In an unexpected turn of events, Skip Bayless cheered for the Los Angeles Lakers throughout their Game 2 clash against the Denver Nuggets. The FS1 analyst, known for his relentless criticism of LeBron James, even hyped the King during the contest. However, after the game-winning shot by Jamal Murray, Bayless couldn’t contain his excitement, lauding the Nuggets guard for “some of the clutchest closing” ever.
Bayless’s elation was short-lived, as he quickly reverted to his usual stance, implying that James’s missed three-pointer resulted in the Purple & Gold’s loss. Despite praising Murray’s overall performance, Bayless highlighted his subpar shooting display throughout the game.
The dynamic duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the Nuggets to a 101-99 victory, giving them a 2-0 lead in the seven-game series. The Lakers, who have lost all of the past 10 matchups against Denver, will now be high on confidence as they head back to California. They aim to wrap up the opening series soon to get extended rest before facing either the Minnesota Timberwolves or Phoenix Suns in the next round.
