It seems that all the frustration is getting the better of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.

With the Lakers trailing the Phoenix Suns, James committed a costly and senseless turnover by throwing the ball into the backboard.

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The Lakers lost to the Suns 118-109 and are now 30-33 into the season. They are now five games behind the San Antonio Spurs and the LA Clippers, who currently hold the seventh and eighth spot in the Western Conference playoff race.

LeBron James finished with 27 points, 16 assists, and nine rebounds while Brandon Ingram had another impressive outing, putting up 25 points and seven boards.

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This could be the final nail in the coffin for the Lakers' playoff hopes, as they can't seem to beat cellar-dwelling teams this season. Prior to the ugly loss against the Suns, they have already lost games to the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies.

LeBron will most likely see his playoff streak end, and he's obviously someone that is not used to losing. Prior to joining the Lakers, he's been to eight straight NBA Finals as the leader of the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Purple and Gold came into the season with a lot of promise, and earlier in the season, they showed what they can do at full strength. They ended 2018 as the fourth best team in the West, and back then it seemed as if they were just going to go up the standings.

But injuries have plagued the Lakers, and they haven't been the same since. Now, they're on the verge of missing the playoffs for the sixth straight year.