The Lakers are facing an uphill battle in their playoff matchup against the Denver Nuggets after losing the first two games. Despite the Lakers’ strong performance in the first half of Game 2, Denver rallied back in the second half to secure a 101-99 victory. Lakers star D’Angelo Russell expressed frustration with the officiating, questioning the effectiveness of the replay system. Russell and LeBron James criticized the NBA’s use of replay in recent games, following controversial calls that have impacted the outcome of matchups. Russell is confident in his team’s ability to bounce back in the series, but the Lakers need to capitalize on their home-court advantage and avoid a sweep to stay alive in the playoffs.
