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Malik Beasley struggled with his shot as the Lakers lost at home against the Bulls (108-118). The 26-year-old shooting guard only took three-point shots in this game, making 6 of 14.

He received criticism on social media from Lakers fans for his poor shooting. In response, Beasley made comment to his own post on Instagram.

“It’s my sons bday and I’m trying to enjoy that.. obviously I want to be making shots my self. I’m harder on myself then anybody.. laker nation it’s only a matter of time. I put in toooo much work not too. I promise when the time to turn up comes , it will come. Let’s focus on getting to playoffs. Positively is the only way to move forward from here. Love y’all and just show some respect to me and my family .. including @montanayao,” Beasley wrote on his Instagram post.

This season Beasley is averaging 11.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.8 minutes per game for Los Angeles.