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Following the Denver Nuggets’ 127-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night time, Lakers followers had loads to say about LeBron James and the group as they dropped their second straight recreation at house.
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
FIRE US UP, RUSS 🗣 pic.twitter.com/nkkXXyO6j7
Denver’s Nikola Jokić and Russell Westbrook proceed to strengthen their revamped group, bettering to 9-6, whereas the Lakers dropped to 10-6 on the season.
Jokić completed the night time with 34 factors, 13 rebounds and eight assists whereas taking pictures 12-of-20 from the sector. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 24 factors and 11 rebounds and Westbrook added 14 factors off the bench.
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
West Coast W pic.twitter.com/TAaa2FwmW8
On the opposite aspect of the court docket, LeBron James posted 18 factors, six rebounds, and 7 assists whereas taking pictures 7-of-17 from the sector. Austin Reaves added 19 factors and 6 assists.
Anthony Davis completed the night time taking pictures 6-of-19, marking simply the third time this season he has shot under 50 p.c.
The Lakers pulled their starters with below 5 minutes left within the fourth quarter, successfully dropping out to the frustration of their followers.
With the 25-point loss to their Western Convention rivals, Lakers followers are starting to query the group’s grit and its steady struggles in opposition to the Nuggets.
SportsCenter @SportsCenter
The Nuggets have received 13 of their final 14 video games vs. the Lakers, together with reg. season and playoffs 😳 pic.twitter.com/D3hAch7wQs
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers wave the white flag and pull their starters with greater than 4 minutes to go.
L.A. follows up essentially the most disappointing ending to a recreation they’ve had all season on Thursday with in all probability their most disappointing recreation total, contemplating all of the historical past with Denver.
Harrison Faigen @hmfaigen
Stu simply principally known as out the Lakers for not believing they’ll beat the Nuggets on the printed. I imply it is apparent, however loopy to listen to on the native broadcast.
Simply A Bored Muse @sbongazuma
Lakers are making the 2024/2025 Nuggets appear to be contenders who’re about to run by means of the west …JJ was a pretend demon this entire time dawg. pic.twitter.com/lG96RsXjQq
Novo @NovoHeat
The Lakers at any time when they play the Nuggets
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Tonight was enjoyable. Are you able to think about how enjoyable it will be when the Nuggets beat the Lakers within the playoffs with Russell Westbrook?
Lakers Each day @LakersDailyCom
That was simply the worst the Lakers have seemed all season. Simply hastily within the 2nd half they only rolled over and died.
Emmanuel Job Ayo @Ema_Ayo23
That is the worst quarter of basketball I’ve watched the @Lakers play in my entire life. Horrible #LakeShow
Landon Thomas @sixfivelando
Like I mentioned yesterday, Lakers protection should enhance in a good way. One of many worst within the league, very lazy and no communication.
Their schedule is choosing up now with aggressive groups and their flaws are exhibiting extra.
On Tuesday, the Lakers will search redemption as they face the 9-7 Phoenix Suns on the street.
