The Denver Nuggets pulled off a stunning 101-99 Game 2 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, taking a 2-0 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series. Jamal Murray’s clutch fadeaway jumper at the buzzer sealed the comeback win for the Nuggets, who overcame a 20-point deficit and held the Lakers to just 40 points in the second half.
Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, took to social media on Monday, expressing his excitement over the thrilling start of the NBA Playoffs. The playoffs kicked off with a series of intense games, including the New York Knicks’ narrow victory over the Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets’ impressive comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers. Mahomes joined the chorus of fans commenting on the thrilling games, particularly the Lakers’ loss. As fans shared highlights and discussed the action on social media, Mahomes’s enthusiasm reflected the widespread excitement surrounding the playoffs.
Despite two dominant wins in the first round of the playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers remain cautiously optimistic about their chances against the Orlando Magic. The Magic have the worst defense in the playoffs in the past 10 years, and the Cavs have rediscovered their defensive identity with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley anchoring the paint. However, Orlando’s offense is also struggling, making them a poor matchup for the Cavs. The key for the Magic to stay in the series is for players like Jonathan Isaac and Wendell Carter Jr. to start making shots from outside, or for them to abandon their offensive principles and use more offense-heavy lineups. The Cavs, meanwhile, need to execute their game plan and avoid a letdown in Orlando, where the crowd is expected to be hostile. The health of Jalen Suggs, Orlando’s best perimeter defender, is also a factor, as his absence or limited effectiveness could extend the series.
In a thrilling Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 on Tuesday night. Jamal Murray led the comeback, scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter, including the game-winning shot. The win gives the Nuggets a 2-0 lead in the series.
LeBron James vented his anger at the NBA’s replay center after the Los Angeles Lakers lost 101-99 to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their playoff series. James was particularly upset about a foul on Michael Porter Jr. that was overturned, as well as a missed foul call on Tyrese Maxey in the earlier game between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks. The Lakers head to Los Angeles for Game 3 in a 2-0 deficit.
LeBron James expressed frustration with the NBA’s replay center after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2-0 deficit to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of their playoff series. James cited a second-half foul overturn involving Michael Porter Jr. and D’Angelo Russell as a key grievance. Despite a 20-point lead, the Lakers witnessed the Nuggets rally back with Jamal Murray’s game-winning shot, which left James lamenting missed shots.
In a thrilling Game 2, the New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101, extending their series lead to 2-0. Donte DiVincenzo’s crucial 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining secured the victory for the Knicks, who were led by Josh Hart’s 21 points and 15 rebounds.
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a devastating 101-99 loss to the Nuggets after blowing a 20-point third-quarter lead. NBA icon LeBron James expressed his anger at the officiating, particularly the replay system, which overturned a foul call on D’Angelo Russell.
The Philadelphia 76ers are planning to file a grievance related to the officiating during their series against the New York Knicks. The 76ers lost both games in New York, with the Knicks rallying in the final 30 seconds for a 104-101 victory in Game 2. The Knicks got the go-ahead 3-pointer from Donte DiVincenzo with 13 seconds left, a possession that started when they stole the ball from Tyrese Maxey. Maxey was unable to cleanly catch the inbounds pass while swarmed by Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart and fell to the ground, with Hart then ripping the ball away from him.
Denver Nuggets overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series, thanks to Jamal Murray’s clutch step-back jumper at the buzzer. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks rallied back in the final seconds to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 101-99 and take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference series. Donte DiVincenzo’s crucial 3-pointer with 13.1 seconds remaining proved to be the game-winner for the Knicks. In another Eastern Conference matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a 103-82 victory over the Orlando Magic, powered by Donovan Mitchell’s 23 points and Jarrett Allen’s 20 rebounds.
