Despite the Lakers holding a 20-point advantage late in the game, the Nuggets fought back and emerged victorious thanks to Murray’s clutch jumper. The disappointing loss prompted social media backlash against the Lakers, with Kendrick Perkins and Skip Bayless expressing their disappointment with James’ performance.
Perkins’ tweet read, “The test results are in. The Denver Nuggets YOU ARE THE FATHER,” while Bayless tweeted, “PLEASE DON’T TELL ME LEBRON JAMES HAD A WIDE-OPEN UNGUARDED THREE TO WIN IT … AND MISSED IT … AND JAMAL MURRAY HAD A FALLAWAY CONTESTED BY ANTHONY DAVIS AT THE BUZZER … AND MADE IT!” Bayless has a history of criticizing James, and Perkins’ take on NBA issues has also drawn criticism in the past.
The Lakers now face an uphill battle in the series and will need to improve their performance in Game 3 to avoid elimination by the Nuggets.
