The Los Angeles Lakers experienced a significant setback, losing a crucial Game 3 at home to the Denver Nuggets. This loss, following a disappointing Game 2, places them in a precarious position, down 0-3 in the series.
The Lakers are teetering on the edge of being swept by the Nuggets, and LeBron James had some key words after the latest loss.
The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt a gut punch after they lost a winnable Game 2 to the Denver Nuggets, and now they find themselves in a hole after dropping Game 3 at home.
For the third straight game, the Lakers had a double-digit lead over the Nuggets. For the third straight game, the Lakers lost.
After blowing two leads and dropping two close games on the road, the Los Angeles Lakers return home and host the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their first round series on Thursday night.
Although it’s not a good look for the Lakers to be pointing fingers after a loss, the easy fix would come from the team winning Games 3 and 4 in Los Angeles.
The underlying tensions in the Lakers locker room concerning their coaching have been ever-present this season, Rumors of Darvin Ham's job security have been swirling, with a viral video from earlier this season showing Anthony Davis ignoring Ham during a timeout on the bench resurfacing amidst media comments from both player and coach.
The Los Angeles Lakers are in dire straits. Just days after losing Game 2 to the Denver Nuggets, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham publicly dismissed Anthony Davis‘ postgame remarks.
Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham downplayed any issues stemming from a quote from Anthony Davis that appeared critical of the team.
The Los Angeles Lakers are obviously not where they want to be down 2-0 in their first round series against the Denver Nuggets. And they are especially unhappy that they blew a 20-point lead in Game 2 to drop to an 0-2 deficit.
The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a familiar position after yet another frustrating loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Game 2 saw an incredible performance from Anthony Davis, a 20-point lead for the Lakers and a double-digit advantage entering the fourth quarter.
Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis is regarded as one of the most talented players in the NBA. Capable of making an impact on both ends of the court, he has earned that distinction as few players possess the blend of skills that he does.
Anthony Davis is just as upset about his DPOY finalist snub as many Los Angeles Lakers fans are.
Anthony Davis is not among the finalists for the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year award and he is not pleased with the outcome.
The NBA recently announced the finalists for regular season awards and somehow Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis did not make the cut for Defensive Player of the Year.
He appeared in 76 games (which is quite remarkable by his standards) and averaged a stout 1.2 steals and 2.3 blocks per game.
Everyone and their mother is picking the Nuggets to beat the Lakers in the first round of the NBA postseason, but the Lakers think they have a few things going for them.
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