LeBron James and Anthony Davis are set to return to the court for the Los Angeles Lakers this weekend in their first two preseason games. The duo, fresh off their Olympic gold medal victory, will be joined by LeBron’s son, Bronny, who was drafted by the Lakers in the second round. This marks the first time in NBA history that a father and son will play together on the same team, creating a unique and exciting dynamic for the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of being swept in the opening round of the playoffs, having lost three straight games to the Denver Nuggets. LeBron James, despite being past his prime, believes in playing until the end, while Anthony Davis remains a bright spot. However, other Lakers stars, including D’Angelo Russell, have struggled, leading to speculation of big changes in the offseason.
Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham has dismissed any concerns arising from Anthony Davis’ recent remarks that appeared to criticize the team’s performance. Davis, following the Lakers’ Game 2 loss in their playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, expressed his frustration over periods during which the team seemed disoriented. However, Ham insists that he does not perceive Davis’ comments as an indictment of his coaching style or the team’s organization. He attributes Davis’ statement to the emotional toll of the game and the disappointment of the team’s performance.
Following the Lakers’ Game 2 loss to the Denver Nuggets, head coach Darvin Ham publicly dismissed Anthony Davis’ post-game remarks about the team’s disarray. Davis had expressed frustration with the team’s lack of organization on both ends of the floor, but Ham defended his coaching staff, attributing Davis’ comments to frustration. Despite a strong first half, the Lakers were outplayed by the Nuggets in the second half, losing the game on a buzzer-beating shot by Jamal Murray. The Nuggets’ comeback was led by Nikola Jokic and Murray, who turned in a dominant performance in the fourth quarter.
Former NBA star John Salley has criticized Anthony Davis for lacking the killer instinct needed to match up with Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets’ dominant center. Salley believes this deficiency has contributed to the Lakers’ struggles against the Nuggets, who have won the last 10 games in a row against LA. Despite Davis’ impressive stats, Salley argues that his lack of aggression and hunger to win, a quality prevalent in the 90s, has been a major weakness for the Lakers.
In the latest episode of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert discuss Jamal Murray’s game-winning shot against the Lakers, as well as other topics.
In the wake of the Los Angeles Lakers’ crushing defeat against the Denver Nuggets, star player Anthony Davis abruptly terminated a post-game press conference. During the interview, Davis expressed frustration over the team’s inability to maintain their lead and secure a split in Denver. When questioned about the final play, Davis succinctly stated, “Jamal Murray made a shot,” before abruptly dropping the microphone and walking off. The Lakers’ 20-point lead in the second half evaporated, resulting in a 101-99 loss and a 2-0 deficit in the first-round NBA playoff series.
Jamal Murray led the Denver Nuggets to a stunning comeback win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Murray scored 36 points, including the game-winning shot with 5.1 seconds remaining, as the Nuggets overcame a 20-point deficit to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
After a slow start to the game, the Nuggets fought back to defeat the Lakers 97-95 on the back of clutch shots from Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. Anthony Davis was unstoppable in the first half for the Lakers, but the Nuggets’ defense tightened up in the second half to limit his impact. Nikola Jokic also had a strong game for the Nuggets, finishing with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
In a crucial Game 2 matchup, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99, putting the Lakers in a dire position. Despite a strong first half from Anthony Davis, the Lakers’ offense faltered in the second half, allowing the Nuggets to chip away at the lead. Jamal Murray hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer, giving the Nuggets a 2-0 series advantage. LeBron James led the Lakers with 26 points, while Davis added 32 points.
