The Los Angeles Lakers (0-2) play against the Denver Nuggets (2-0) at Ball Arena
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Game Time: 10:00 PM EDT on Monday April 22, 2024
Los Angeles Lakers 99, Denver Nuggets 101 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
LeBron’s 3 at the death of course, so many to choose from, but this is the Lakers #1 “woulda coulda shoulda” play for me.
They successfully got Jokic to chuck some BS trying to draw a foul. If Austin gets that rebound, youre up 3 with 1 min left at worst. Inside track at it too. pic.twitter.com/Al5wINRdbB – 3:00 AM
LeBron’s 3 at the death of course, so many to choose from, but this is the Lakers #1 “woulda coulda shoulda” play for me.
They successfully got Jokic to chuck some BS trying to draw a foul. If Austin gets that rebound, youre up 3 with 1 min left at worst. Inside track at it too. pic.twitter.com/Al5wINRdbB – 3:00 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New Mismatch just dropped with @ChrisVernonShow discussing every single playoff series. What a night!
-Inevitable Nuggets
-Ham’s indecision
-Are Sixers dead?
-Knicks heart
-Mitchell’s back
-And more from every series open.spotify.com/episode/72PcqS… – 2:56 AM
New Mismatch just dropped with @ChrisVernonShow discussing every single playoff series. What a night!
-Inevitable Nuggets
-Ham’s indecision
-Are Sixers dead?
-Knicks heart
-Mitchell’s back
-And more from every series open.spotify.com/episode/72PcqS… – 2:56 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Nikola Jokic moved from No. 78 to No. 70 all-time in playoff scoring in Game 2.
He passed Walt Frazier, Chet Walker, Carmelo Anthony, Maurice Cheeks, Oscar Robertson, Dwight Howard, Horace Grant and Danny Ainge. – 2:54 AM
Nikola Jokic moved from No. 78 to No. 70 all-time in playoff scoring in Game 2.
He passed Walt Frazier, Chet Walker, Carmelo Anthony, Maurice Cheeks, Oscar Robertson, Dwight Howard, Horace Grant and Danny Ainge. – 2:54 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Lakers shot 49% FG and 43% 3FG. It’s very hard to lose a basketball game when you do that. You win almost 100% of the time. Game 3 is the season. If the Lakers lose they’ll get swept. – 2:45 AM
Lakers shot 49% FG and 43% 3FG. It’s very hard to lose a basketball game when you do that. You win almost 100% of the time. Game 3 is the season. If the Lakers lose they’ll get swept. – 2:45 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
“Nuggets defeat Lakers on sensational Jamal Murray game-winner”
Game recap: nuggets.media/4-22Recap pic.twitter.com/8RoYM0QZpX – 2:42 AM
“Nuggets defeat Lakers on sensational Jamal Murray game-winner”
Game recap: nuggets.media/4-22Recap pic.twitter.com/8RoYM0QZpX – 2:42 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Jamal Murray hit game-winning fadeaway to cap a 20-point comeback, put Nuggets up 2-0 on Lakers
That is a gut-punch loss for Los Angeles.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 2:40 AM
Watch Jamal Murray hit game-winning fadeaway to cap a 20-point comeback, put Nuggets up 2-0 on Lakers
That is a gut-punch loss for Los Angeles.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 2:40 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
“I think the good teams win even when they play bad, and bad teams always find a way to lose games, even when they’re up.” – Nikola Jokic (January, 2023) pic.twitter.com/giodf1PCsr – 2:36 AM
“I think the good teams win even when they play bad, and bad teams always find a way to lose games, even when they’re up.” – Nikola Jokic (January, 2023) pic.twitter.com/giodf1PCsr – 2:36 AM
Dwight Howard @DwightHoward
The secret to stopping the nuggets …youtu.be/Duaqo9aqcK4?si… pic.twitter.com/kMiR3gFhTg – 2:23 AM
The secret to stopping the nuggets …youtu.be/Duaqo9aqcK4?si… pic.twitter.com/kMiR3gFhTg – 2:23 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
On press row at halftime, I was talking with @VBenedetto and @HPbasketball about the largest possible margin the Nuggets could still stage a comeback, based on their regular season.
The number we decided: 21 points.
The Nuggets trailed by as much as 20 tonight. They won by 2. – 2:23 AM
On press row at halftime, I was talking with @VBenedetto and @HPbasketball about the largest possible margin the Nuggets could still stage a comeback, based on their regular season.
The number we decided: 21 points.
The Nuggets trailed by as much as 20 tonight. They won by 2. – 2:23 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic says he’s OK after the hard fall in the first half.
“Everything is OK. It was just a lot of people in one place,” he says to @Adam_Mares’ question. – 2:16 AM
Nikola Jokic says he’s OK after the hard fall in the first half.
“Everything is OK. It was just a lot of people in one place,” he says to @Adam_Mares’ question. – 2:16 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nuggets beat the Lakers for the 🔟th time in a row 👀 pic.twitter.com/6Dv0I2GSqI – 2:14 AM
Nuggets beat the Lakers for the 🔟th time in a row 👀 pic.twitter.com/6Dv0I2GSqI – 2:14 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Donovan Mitchell hit a game-winning fadeaway to cap a 20-point comeback, Nuggets up 2-0 on Lakers
This is a gut-punch loss for the Lakers.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 2:12 AM
Watch Donovan Mitchell hit a game-winning fadeaway to cap a 20-point comeback, Nuggets up 2-0 on Lakers
This is a gut-punch loss for the Lakers.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 2:12 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray’s buzzer-beater beats Lakers, gives Denver Nuggets 2-0 series lead denvergazette.com/sports/jamal-m… via @DenverGazette – 2:10 AM
Jamal Murray’s buzzer-beater beats Lakers, gives Denver Nuggets 2-0 series lead denvergazette.com/sports/jamal-m… via @DenverGazette – 2:10 AM
Katy Winge @katywinge
If you were at the game and recorded the Jamal Murray buzzer beater will you leave your video as a response here please 🥹⬇️ – 2:08 AM
If you were at the game and recorded the Jamal Murray buzzer beater will you leave your video as a response here please 🥹⬇️ – 2:08 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
“I think everybody in here knows I’m pretty capable of making shots, correct?” Jamal Murray said.
He waited for the media to nod in agreement before continuing his response to @DannyMataJr’s question about how he’s able to turn it up late. – 1:44 AM
“I think everybody in here knows I’m pretty capable of making shots, correct?” Jamal Murray said.
He waited for the media to nod in agreement before continuing his response to @DannyMataJr’s question about how he’s able to turn it up late. – 1:44 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I asked Jamal Murray about what gives him the mental toughness to handle moments like tonight.
His full response ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/JrAatzteKp – 1:43 AM
I asked Jamal Murray about what gives him the mental toughness to handle moments like tonight.
His full response ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/JrAatzteKp – 1:43 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
This is about as pissed as you’ll ever see LeBron after a game.pic.twitter.com/PUbyEQvsS9 – 1:42 AM
This is about as pissed as you’ll ever see LeBron after a game.pic.twitter.com/PUbyEQvsS9 – 1:42 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
We did this before the 2023 playoffs.
I put Jokic no lower than No. 6 if we do it again now.
hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rank… – 1:41 AM
We did this before the 2023 playoffs.
I put Jokic no lower than No. 6 if we do it again now.
hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rank… – 1:41 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Jamal Murray’s falling buzzer-beater caps Nuggets’ 20-point comeback win over Lakers @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04… – 1:38 AM
Story: Jamal Murray’s falling buzzer-beater caps Nuggets’ 20-point comeback win over Lakers @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04… – 1:38 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Just when it looked like the Lakers were finally going to break through and snap Denver’s nine-game winning streak over them, the Nuggets snatched LA’s heart out and stomped on it.
This is, by far, the worst of the 10 losses.
theathletic.com/5437824/2024/0… – 1:36 AM
Just when it looked like the Lakers were finally going to break through and snap Denver’s nine-game winning streak over them, the Nuggets snatched LA’s heart out and stomped on it.
This is, by far, the worst of the 10 losses.
theathletic.com/5437824/2024/0… – 1:36 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic COOKED Anthony Davis with his footwork in the crucial moments of the game 😤
pic.twitter.com/sPTnWfS9t7 – 1:34 AM
Nikola Jokic COOKED Anthony Davis with his footwork in the crucial moments of the game 😤
pic.twitter.com/sPTnWfS9t7 – 1:34 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Anthony Davis getting 1 shot in the 4th is disturbing as well. I have a lot to get off my chest tomorrow. Real Talk. – 1:33 AM
Anthony Davis getting 1 shot in the 4th is disturbing as well. I have a lot to get off my chest tomorrow. Real Talk. – 1:33 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Lakers gave the Nuggets as good of a shot as they’ve had against Denver over the last 16 months.
But Jamal Murray had the best one of the night, hitting a game-winner at the buzzer to stun the Lakers and giving the Nuggets a 2-0 lead in the series:
ocregister.com/2024/04/22/nug… – 1:33 AM
The Lakers gave the Nuggets as good of a shot as they’ve had against Denver over the last 16 months.
But Jamal Murray had the best one of the night, hitting a game-winner at the buzzer to stun the Lakers and giving the Nuggets a 2-0 lead in the series:
ocregister.com/2024/04/22/nug… – 1:33 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Not all comebacks are “who can hit 3s at a crazy rate”
Lakers took a 20-point lead with 22 minutes left to play
From that point on, Lakers scored 12 points in the paint
So did Nikola Jokic by himself
Overall, Nuggets outscored Lakers 32-12 in paint last 22 minutes – 1:32 AM
Not all comebacks are “who can hit 3s at a crazy rate”
Lakers took a 20-point lead with 22 minutes left to play
From that point on, Lakers scored 12 points in the paint
So did Nikola Jokic by himself
Overall, Nuggets outscored Lakers 32-12 in paint last 22 minutes – 1:32 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder vs Pelicans game 4 (Monday, April 29) will be an NBATV game at 7:30 PM CT if the Lakers force a game 5.
If the Lakers are swept, the Thunder vs Pelicans game 4 will be at 8:30 PM CT on TNT. – 1:30 AM
Thunder vs Pelicans game 4 (Monday, April 29) will be an NBATV game at 7:30 PM CT if the Lakers force a game 5.
If the Lakers are swept, the Thunder vs Pelicans game 4 will be at 8:30 PM CT on TNT. – 1:30 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis on what happened on the play of the game: “Jamal Murray made a shot.”
Then he plopped the microphone on the table and left the podium. – 1:30 AM
Anthony Davis on what happened on the play of the game: “Jamal Murray made a shot.”
Then he plopped the microphone on the table and left the podium. – 1:30 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray on the Playoff Jamal nickname, says it was the Bubble Jamal name that bother him.
“You guys can call me whatever you want.” pic.twitter.com/7bPkp5IHmq – 1:29 AM
Jamal Murray on the Playoff Jamal nickname, says it was the Bubble Jamal name that bother him.
“You guys can call me whatever you want.” pic.twitter.com/7bPkp5IHmq – 1:29 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
“I don’t care what the hell you guys call me now,” Jamal Murray says about Bubble Jamal/Playoff Jamal – 1:29 AM
“I don’t care what the hell you guys call me now,” Jamal Murray says about Bubble Jamal/Playoff Jamal – 1:29 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nuggets came back from down 20 vs Lakers despite making only 2 3-pointers after halftime
In last 22 minutes, Nuggets had 11:2 AST-TO ratio while Lakers had 4:6 AST-TO ratio
Anthony Davis in last 22 minutes of game: 2 points, 1/5 FGs, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls in 17:14 – 1:28 AM
Nuggets came back from down 20 vs Lakers despite making only 2 3-pointers after halftime
In last 22 minutes, Nuggets had 11:2 AST-TO ratio while Lakers had 4:6 AST-TO ratio
Anthony Davis in last 22 minutes of game: 2 points, 1/5 FGs, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls in 17:14 – 1:28 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis: “We have stretches where we don’t know what we’re doing on both ends of the floor … Just got to get it right on Thursday [in Game 3].” – 1:27 AM
Anthony Davis: “We have stretches where we don’t know what we’re doing on both ends of the floor … Just got to get it right on Thursday [in Game 3].” – 1:27 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
When the pressure is on in the playoffs, Nikola Jokic thrives 😎
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
✅ W vs Lakers (2-0) pic.twitter.com/Vf8PZDVbE7 – 1:27 AM
When the pressure is on in the playoffs, Nikola Jokic thrives 😎
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
✅ W vs Lakers (2-0) pic.twitter.com/Vf8PZDVbE7 – 1:27 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis: “We have stretches where we don’t know what we’re doing on both ends of the floor.” – 1:27 AM
Anthony Davis: “We have stretches where we don’t know what we’re doing on both ends of the floor.” – 1:27 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis on going back to L.A. after tonight’s heartbreaking loss to the Nuggets: “Win Game 3. It’s that simple.” – 1:27 AM
Anthony Davis on going back to L.A. after tonight’s heartbreaking loss to the Nuggets: “Win Game 3. It’s that simple.” – 1:27 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis on how the Lakers handle an emotional blow like this heading back to Los Angeles: “Win Game 3.” – 1:27 AM
Anthony Davis on how the Lakers handle an emotional blow like this heading back to Los Angeles: “Win Game 3.” – 1:27 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Make that 17 career playoff triple-doubles 🃏 pic.twitter.com/hCwklKMgSw – 1:25 AM
Make that 17 career playoff triple-doubles 🃏 pic.twitter.com/hCwklKMgSw – 1:25 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Through the 2023-24 season, Lakers enjoyed a best-case scenario of LeBron+AD staying healthy/playing great… yet are two losses away from a sweep in the first round.
Sobering. – 1:24 AM
Through the 2023-24 season, Lakers enjoyed a best-case scenario of LeBron+AD staying healthy/playing great… yet are two losses away from a sweep in the first round.
Sobering. – 1:24 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers’ LeBron James: “I don’t understand what’s going on in the replay center, to be honest. … [D’Angelo Russell] clearly gets hit in the face on the drive. What the f— do we have a replay center [for]… It doesn’t make sense to me. It makes no sense to me. It bothers me.” – 1:23 AM
Lakers’ LeBron James: “I don’t understand what’s going on in the replay center, to be honest. … [D’Angelo Russell] clearly gets hit in the face on the drive. What the f— do we have a replay center [for]… It doesn’t make sense to me. It makes no sense to me. It bothers me.” – 1:23 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James talks Game 2 loss to Denver, LA’s offense stagnating in the second half, NBA Replay Center pic.twitter.com/QaxbWvcUao – 1:22 AM
LeBron James talks Game 2 loss to Denver, LA’s offense stagnating in the second half, NBA Replay Center pic.twitter.com/QaxbWvcUao – 1:22 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray said he didn’t even see his game-winner go in. He was fading a lot to get his shot off over Anthony Davis’s contest.
“I heard everybody scream, so I knew it went in,” Murray says. – 1:22 AM
Jamal Murray said he didn’t even see his game-winner go in. He was fading a lot to get his shot off over Anthony Davis’s contest.
“I heard everybody scream, so I knew it went in,” Murray says. – 1:22 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James full comments on the officiating: “I don’t understand what’s going on in the replay center, to be honest. … D-Lo clearly gets hit in the face on a drive. What the f— do we have a replay center for if it’s going to go [like that]. It doesn’t make sense to me.” 1/2 – 1:21 AM
LeBron James full comments on the officiating: “I don’t understand what’s going on in the replay center, to be honest. … D-Lo clearly gets hit in the face on a drive. What the f— do we have a replay center for if it’s going to go [like that]. It doesn’t make sense to me.” 1/2 – 1:21 AM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Do you guys remember when Nikola Jokic put up a 20/20 triple-double in Game 2 of the playoffs?
27 points
20 rebounds
10 assists
Willed his team to their 10th straight victory over the Lakers and they were down by as many as 20 points. Remember? pic.twitter.com/HFDmWYcmkE – 1:21 AM
Do you guys remember when Nikola Jokic put up a 20/20 triple-double in Game 2 of the playoffs?
27 points
20 rebounds
10 assists
Willed his team to their 10th straight victory over the Lakers and they were down by as many as 20 points. Remember? pic.twitter.com/HFDmWYcmkE – 1:21 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James is very direct in his criticism of the overturned foul call on Porter Jr. against Russell: “What f— do we have a replay center for? … What are we doing?” – 1:19 AM
LeBron James is very direct in his criticism of the overturned foul call on Porter Jr. against Russell: “What f— do we have a replay center for? … What are we doing?” – 1:19 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic activated the MVP mode to beat the Lakers for the second time in a row 🤩
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
9/16 FGM
pic.twitter.com/goO9RvWzNg – 1:18 AM
Nikola Jokic activated the MVP mode to beat the Lakers for the second time in a row 🤩
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
9/16 FGM
pic.twitter.com/goO9RvWzNg – 1:18 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic activated the MVP mode to beat the Lakers for the second time in a row:
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
W ✅
pic.twitter.com/goO9RvWzNg – 1:17 AM
Nikola Jokic activated the MVP mode to beat the Lakers for the second time in a row:
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
W ✅
pic.twitter.com/goO9RvWzNg – 1:17 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Darvin Ham and D’Angelo Russell both suggested that they felt that there was questionable officiating in the Lakers’ loss to the Nuggets. – 1:16 AM
Darvin Ham and D’Angelo Russell both suggested that they felt that there was questionable officiating in the Lakers’ loss to the Nuggets. – 1:16 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Name the players who were better at their peak than peak Nikola Jokic. – 1:15 AM
Name the players who were better at their peak than peak Nikola Jokic. – 1:15 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham alluded to questionable officiating and D’Angelo Russell has continued with that theme in his postgame comments. – 1:14 AM
Darvin Ham alluded to questionable officiating and D’Angelo Russell has continued with that theme in his postgame comments. – 1:14 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL scored 59 points in the 1st half, riding Davis (24 on 11 of 12 FG’s), and Russell (18 with 6 3’s).
But nursing a lead, LAL managed just 20 points in the 3rd and the 4th Q’s.
Would have been enough with one more stop, but DEN got it done. – 1:14 AM
LAL scored 59 points in the 1st half, riding Davis (24 on 11 of 12 FG’s), and Russell (18 with 6 3’s).
But nursing a lead, LAL managed just 20 points in the 3rd and the 4th Q’s.
Would have been enough with one more stop, but DEN got it done. – 1:14 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
My initial “why they blew it” theory, before I go back and rewatch.
Why did the Lakers go away from the LeBron-AD pick-and-roll? – 1:08 AM
My initial “why they blew it” theory, before I go back and rewatch.
Why did the Lakers go away from the LeBron-AD pick-and-roll? – 1:08 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Lakers just experienced as heartbreaking of a loss as possible.
Darvin Ham on the key to bouncing back for Thursday’s Game 3 in LA: “Making it about to work and knowing that you still have [an] abundance of life. Still have an abundance of life.”
Full quote: pic.twitter.com/xAmRW46iHQ – 1:08 AM
The Lakers just experienced as heartbreaking of a loss as possible.
Darvin Ham on the key to bouncing back for Thursday’s Game 3 in LA: “Making it about to work and knowing that you still have [an] abundance of life. Still have an abundance of life.”
Full quote: pic.twitter.com/xAmRW46iHQ – 1:08 AM
Katy Winge @katywinge
I’m lucky enough to listen in to the Nuggets huddles. All game long teammates and coaches were getting in Jamal Murray’s ear, picking him up. DeAndre Jordan, Michael Porter Jr, Coach Malone to name a few I specifically saw. The way this team believes in each other is so special. – 1:06 AM
I’m lucky enough to listen in to the Nuggets huddles. All game long teammates and coaches were getting in Jamal Murray’s ear, picking him up. DeAndre Jordan, Michael Porter Jr, Coach Malone to name a few I specifically saw. The way this team believes in each other is so special. – 1:06 AM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Malone kept his AG-on-AD card in his pocket until the perfect time. That defensive adjustment and when he did so creating a turning point.
Malone doesn’t get enough credit for his tactical ability and awareness as a coach. – 1:06 AM
Malone kept his AG-on-AD card in his pocket until the perfect time. That defensive adjustment and when he did so creating a turning point.
Malone doesn’t get enough credit for his tactical ability and awareness as a coach. – 1:06 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Lakers entered Tuesday having played 18 clutch minutes against the Nuggets since the start of the 2023 Western Conference Finals.
They lost those minutes by 32 points.
Tonight, the Lakers lost the last five minutes by eight points, taking them to an even -40. – 1:05 AM
The Lakers entered Tuesday having played 18 clutch minutes against the Nuggets since the start of the 2023 Western Conference Finals.
They lost those minutes by 32 points.
Tonight, the Lakers lost the last five minutes by eight points, taking them to an even -40. – 1:05 AM
Chiney Ogwumike @chiney
Jamal Murray was 3-16 from the floor in the 1st 3 quarters; he went 6-8 in the 4th, including making his final 3 shots. ⤵️
pic.twitter.com/ss9WEXx4nJ – 1:05 AM
Jamal Murray was 3-16 from the floor in the 1st 3 quarters; he went 6-8 in the 4th, including making his final 3 shots. ⤵️
pic.twitter.com/ss9WEXx4nJ – 1:05 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Per @StatsWilliams:
There are three instances in the NBA playoffs since 2000 of a player hitting a game-winning buzzer beater to complete a comeback of 20 or more points:
– Jamal Murray tonight
– Luka Doncic in 2020 vs Clippers
– Robert Horry in 2002 vs Kings – 1:03 AM
Per @StatsWilliams:
There are three instances in the NBA playoffs since 2000 of a player hitting a game-winning buzzer beater to complete a comeback of 20 or more points:
– Jamal Murray tonight
– Luka Doncic in 2020 vs Clippers
– Robert Horry in 2002 vs Kings – 1:03 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Per @StatsWilliams:
There are three instances in NBA playoffs history of a player hitting a game-winning buzzer beater to complete a comeback of 20 or more points:
– Jamal Murray tonight
– Luka Doncic in 2020 vs Clippers
– Robert Horry in 2002 vs Kings – 1:01 AM
Per @StatsWilliams:
There are three instances in NBA playoffs history of a player hitting a game-winning buzzer beater to complete a comeback of 20 or more points:
– Jamal Murray tonight
– Luka Doncic in 2020 vs Clippers
– Robert Horry in 2002 vs Kings – 1:01 AM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jokic inching his way into the upper echelon of all time NBA players. If he doesn’t get sick of the shit and retire after a few championship runs, Jokic is well on his way. – 1:01 AM
Jokic inching his way into the upper echelon of all time NBA players. If he doesn’t get sick of the shit and retire after a few championship runs, Jokic is well on his way. – 1:01 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Kerr sees similarities between Brandin Podziemski and Lakers favorite warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/22/ste… pic.twitter.com/9yVrK4L9rd – 1:00 AM
Kerr sees similarities between Brandin Podziemski and Lakers favorite warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/22/ste… pic.twitter.com/9yVrK4L9rd – 1:00 AM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Nikola Jokić on Jamal Murray: “he just needs a little bit to get hot.” pic.twitter.com/IHKsFYe6Pt – 12:59 AM
Nikola Jokić on Jamal Murray: “he just needs a little bit to get hot.” pic.twitter.com/IHKsFYe6Pt – 12:59 AM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Anthony Davis getting buried on the Nuggets’ bench in that aftermath reminded me of a worse version of this: pic.twitter.com/BgVlF2NaFJ – 12:58 AM
Anthony Davis getting buried on the Nuggets’ bench in that aftermath reminded me of a worse version of this: pic.twitter.com/BgVlF2NaFJ – 12:58 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
27-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist games in NBA Playoff history:
Joker 4
Wilt 2
Kareem 1
Everyone else 0
Joker has three in the last 11 months. – 12:58 AM
27-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist games in NBA Playoff history:
Joker 4
Wilt 2
Kareem 1
Everyone else 0
Joker has three in the last 11 months. – 12:58 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers lived through Nuggets owning real estate in their heads from the bubble until this past December maybe
Value of that real estate the Nuggets have on the Lakers might be even higher than what they had on the Clippers – 12:58 AM
Clippers lived through Nuggets owning real estate in their heads from the bubble until this past December maybe
Value of that real estate the Nuggets have on the Lakers might be even higher than what they had on the Clippers – 12:58 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
On balance, I think Darvin made some good decisions during this game, but he also made an error keeping D’Lo out as long as he did in the fourth. I’m guessing he was trying to protect a lead w/Vincent defensively, but the offense stalled out, and Denver is always set to erupt. AK – 12:55 AM
On balance, I think Darvin made some good decisions during this game, but he also made an error keeping D’Lo out as long as he did in the fourth. I’m guessing he was trying to protect a lead w/Vincent defensively, but the offense stalled out, and Denver is always set to erupt. AK – 12:55 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Michael Malone jokes that the commercial is wrong. There IS such a thing as playoff Jamal Murray. – 12:54 AM
Michael Malone jokes that the commercial is wrong. There IS such a thing as playoff Jamal Murray. – 12:54 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Nuggets shot 38.2% in the first 3 quarters, but then made 13 of 20 shots in the 4th Q (65%), including 7 straight makes in the final 3:34 of the game.
LAL head home down 0-2 after the heartbreaking loss. – 12:54 AM
The Nuggets shot 38.2% in the first 3 quarters, but then made 13 of 20 shots in the 4th Q (65%), including 7 straight makes in the final 3:34 of the game.
LAL head home down 0-2 after the heartbreaking loss. – 12:54 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Anthony Davis had 32 points (14/19 FG) and 11 rebounds but he did not score a single point in the 4th quarter in a game decided by a last-second shot. – 12:53 AM
Anthony Davis had 32 points (14/19 FG) and 11 rebounds but he did not score a single point in the 4th quarter in a game decided by a last-second shot. – 12:53 AM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Coach Malone shared after this win KCP in the locker room told the team “enjoy tonight.”
Malone said they will, then added “but we just did our job.”
“Two home wins. There’s a lot of basketball to still be played.” – 12:53 AM
Coach Malone shared after this win KCP in the locker room told the team “enjoy tonight.”
Malone said they will, then added “but we just did our job.”
“Two home wins. There’s a lot of basketball to still be played.” – 12:53 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
In case you wondered why both teams, especially the Lakers, looked so tired at the end of this classic that took place at an elevation of 5,280 feet…
From today’s player poll, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5433545/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/dw7QfgsMEK – 12:52 AM
In case you wondered why both teams, especially the Lakers, looked so tired at the end of this classic that took place at an elevation of 5,280 feet…
From today’s player poll, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5433545/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/dw7QfgsMEK – 12:52 AM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
The Thunder needs a Nuggets sweep to avoid the NBA TV slot next Monday. pic.twitter.com/5MxVGzrmL7 – 12:51 AM
The Thunder needs a Nuggets sweep to avoid the NBA TV slot next Monday. pic.twitter.com/5MxVGzrmL7 – 12:51 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NBA announces that Game 4 between Heat and Celtics on Monday in Miami will start at 7:30 p.m. if a Game 5 is necessary for Lakers-Nuggets series.
If Nuggets sweep the Lakers, Game 4 between the Heat and Celtics will begin at 7 p.m. – 12:51 AM
NBA announces that Game 4 between Heat and Celtics on Monday in Miami will start at 7:30 p.m. if a Game 5 is necessary for Lakers-Nuggets series.
If Nuggets sweep the Lakers, Game 4 between the Heat and Celtics will begin at 7 p.m. – 12:51 AM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
Jamal called game 👊🏾#Nuggets up 2-0 pic.twitter.com/xOgPCrSfNS – 12:49 AM
Jamal called game 👊🏾#Nuggets up 2-0 pic.twitter.com/xOgPCrSfNS – 12:49 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Tune in right now for our live postgame press conference!
Catch even more coverage on @altitudetv 🎥
Watch: nuggets.media/4-22presser pic.twitter.com/0HWIUUZn14 – 12:49 AM
Tune in right now for our live postgame press conference!
Catch even more coverage on @altitudetv 🎥
Watch: nuggets.media/4-22presser pic.twitter.com/0HWIUUZn14 – 12:49 AM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Coach Malone: “For those that have been following us for a long time, that’s Jamal Murray right there.” – 12:48 AM
Coach Malone: “For those that have been following us for a long time, that’s Jamal Murray right there.” – 12:48 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
What a night for us square bettors with Knicks-Nuggets moneyline parlays lmao. – 12:47 AM
What a night for us square bettors with Knicks-Nuggets moneyline parlays lmao. – 12:47 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Fuel for the Darvin Ham hot seat. The Nuggets have outscored the Lakers 114-83 in the second half in this series after making halftime adjustments. – 12:47 AM
Fuel for the Darvin Ham hot seat. The Nuggets have outscored the Lakers 114-83 in the second half in this series after making halftime adjustments. – 12:47 AM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
The Lakers need to beat the Nuggets in four out of five games. They have lost to them 10 straight times. Now does that sound possible? – 12:47 AM
The Lakers need to beat the Nuggets in four out of five games. They have lost to them 10 straight times. Now does that sound possible? – 12:47 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Lakers had double-digit leads in Game 1 and Game 2.
They are down 0-2. pic.twitter.com/Qd7yEimAJY – 12:46 AM
Lakers had double-digit leads in Game 1 and Game 2.
They are down 0-2. pic.twitter.com/Qd7yEimAJY – 12:46 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
So the thing about the Nuggets is you have to take advantage of a game where they all play like ass – cuz if you don’t win that game, you ain’t got a prayer of winning the games where they actually play Denver Basketball. Denver’s never quit attitude is a beautiful thing. – 12:46 AM
So the thing about the Nuggets is you have to take advantage of a game where they all play like ass – cuz if you don’t win that game, you ain’t got a prayer of winning the games where they actually play Denver Basketball. Denver’s never quit attitude is a beautiful thing. – 12:46 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Highest +/- by a Nugget tonight:
+11 — Peyton Watson
+6 — Christian Braun
+4 — Reggie Jackson
+2 — Justin Holiday
+1 — Nikola Jokic
only one starter in the positives. pic.twitter.com/nkXFQ0alal – 12:45 AM
Highest +/- by a Nugget tonight:
+11 — Peyton Watson
+6 — Christian Braun
+4 — Reggie Jackson
+2 — Justin Holiday
+1 — Nikola Jokic
only one starter in the positives. pic.twitter.com/nkXFQ0alal – 12:45 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Knicks-Sixers and Nuggets-Lakers is the best NBA doubleheader since ______ – 12:44 AM
Knicks-Sixers and Nuggets-Lakers is the best NBA doubleheader since ______ – 12:44 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jamal Murray:
– first career game-winning buzzer beater
– first Nuggets GW buzzer beater since that Jokic bomb at Golden State in January
– first Nuggets GW buzzer beater in PLAYOFFS… ever
– first buzzer beater by anyone to beat Lakers in playoffs since Ralph Sampson (1986) – 12:43 AM
Jamal Murray:
– first career game-winning buzzer beater
– first Nuggets GW buzzer beater since that Jokic bomb at Golden State in January
– first Nuggets GW buzzer beater in PLAYOFFS… ever
– first buzzer beater by anyone to beat Lakers in playoffs since Ralph Sampson (1986) – 12:43 AM
Vince Cellini @Vince_Cellini
Bravo @nba playoffs on this night. @nyknicks and @nuggets hooked those not easily impressed.
#Gotham #5280 – 12:43 AM
Bravo @nba playoffs on this night. @nyknicks and @nuggets hooked those not easily impressed.
#Gotham #5280 – 12:43 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Is it possible to lose a playoff series in 2 games?
How the hell do the Lakers rally back from that? LeBron gave it everything he’s got and they still blew a 20 point lead. – 12:42 AM
Is it possible to lose a playoff series in 2 games?
How the hell do the Lakers rally back from that? LeBron gave it everything he’s got and they still blew a 20 point lead. – 12:42 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Jamal Murray lives for these playoff moments. As he told me last year, Bubble Murray was only the beginning. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:42 AM
Jamal Murray lives for these playoff moments. As he told me last year, Bubble Murray was only the beginning. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:42 AM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
AD made Murray take an incredibly difficult shot to win that. But it’s a relatively comfortable shot for Murray, fading away over even a guy that size. What separation he creates. Walking off the court holding an L after that kinda effort is one heckuva kick in the crotch – 12:41 AM
AD made Murray take an incredibly difficult shot to win that. But it’s a relatively comfortable shot for Murray, fading away over even a guy that size. What separation he creates. Walking off the court holding an L after that kinda effort is one heckuva kick in the crotch – 12:41 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The irony of it all: Jamal Murray couldn’t make a shot. But the little things matter. The Lakers guarded him early in the fourth with Gabe Vincent, and the fact that Murray could shoot over his 6 foot counterpart allowed him to find the basket. And he cooked down the stretch – 12:41 AM
The irony of it all: Jamal Murray couldn’t make a shot. But the little things matter. The Lakers guarded him early in the fourth with Gabe Vincent, and the fact that Murray could shoot over his 6 foot counterpart allowed him to find the basket. And he cooked down the stretch – 12:41 AM
Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencer
LeBron shoots 52% on game-tying or go-ahead field goals with less than 10 seconds left.
Kobe shot 23% in those same situations. – 12:40 AM
LeBron shoots 52% on game-tying or go-ahead field goals with less than 10 seconds left.
Kobe shot 23% in those same situations. – 12:40 AM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Jamal Murray is a bad man. Also, there is nothing cooler than hitting a difficult game winner. – 12:40 AM
Jamal Murray is a bad man. Also, there is nothing cooler than hitting a difficult game winner. – 12:40 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Nikola Jokic with a 20-20 triple double to help the Nuggets extend their series lead 💪 pic.twitter.com/qnbsuOaTtX – 12:39 AM
Nikola Jokic with a 20-20 triple double to help the Nuggets extend their series lead 💪 pic.twitter.com/qnbsuOaTtX – 12:39 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
The test results are in. The Denver Nuggets YOU ARE THE FATHER pic.twitter.com/J5NLYEVa62 – 12:39 AM
The test results are in. The Denver Nuggets YOU ARE THE FATHER pic.twitter.com/J5NLYEVa62 – 12:39 AM
David Locke @DLocke09
Jamal stole the night, but what LeBron did tonight at this point of his career is once again unfathomable.
The back to back threes.
The late game steal and dunk
The drive and bucket
just crazy – 12:38 AM
Jamal stole the night, but what LeBron did tonight at this point of his career is once again unfathomable.
The back to back threes.
The late game steal and dunk
The drive and bucket
just crazy – 12:38 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The Joker didn’t touch the ball the last few possessions. And Murray played like a dog until the last 2 minutes. The champs be the champs, man – 12:38 AM
The Joker didn’t touch the ball the last few possessions. And Murray played like a dog until the last 2 minutes. The champs be the champs, man – 12:38 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
WHAT A BUCKET. THIS IS JAMAL MURRAY EVERYONE. 🏹 pic.twitter.com/xfihf0lXAe – 12:38 AM
WHAT A BUCKET. THIS IS JAMAL MURRAY EVERYONE. 🏹 pic.twitter.com/xfihf0lXAe – 12:38 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis started the game 14-for-15 from the field; D’Angelo Russell tied a Lakers franchise postseason record with seven made 3s; LeBron had 12 of his 26 pts in the 4th to go with 12 ast 8 reb.
And L.A. still lost to the Jason Voorhees Nuggets that just keep on coming. – 12:38 AM
Anthony Davis started the game 14-for-15 from the field; D’Angelo Russell tied a Lakers franchise postseason record with seven made 3s; LeBron had 12 of his 26 pts in the 4th to go with 12 ast 8 reb.
And L.A. still lost to the Jason Voorhees Nuggets that just keep on coming. – 12:38 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
What a finish! Wow. Fantastic game.
Even LeBron putting on his cape again couldn’t beat the Nuggets. That’s 10 Ls in a row.
And then a clutch shot by Jamal Murray. – 12:38 AM
What a finish! Wow. Fantastic game.
Even LeBron putting on his cape again couldn’t beat the Nuggets. That’s 10 Ls in a row.
And then a clutch shot by Jamal Murray. – 12:38 AM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
4th quarter numbers
Murray: 14 pts
Jokic: 7 pts, 5 rebounds, 4 asts
LeBron: 12 pts and 3 rebounds
AD: 0 pts and 1 rebound – 12:37 AM
4th quarter numbers
Murray: 14 pts
Jokic: 7 pts, 5 rebounds, 4 asts
LeBron: 12 pts and 3 rebounds
AD: 0 pts and 1 rebound – 12:37 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray in the 4th quarter: 14 points, 6-8 shooting, and the game-winner.
He lives for that moment. – 12:37 AM
Jamal Murray in the 4th quarter: 14 points, 6-8 shooting, and the game-winner.
He lives for that moment. – 12:37 AM
David Locke @DLocke09
Michael Jordan fans ..
See Michael is better than LeBron. Michael shoves off and makes it and LeBron shoves off and misses it.
🙂
Tonight was insane NBA basketball !!!! – 12:37 AM
Michael Jordan fans ..
See Michael is better than LeBron. Michael shoves off and makes it and LeBron shoves off and misses it.
🙂
Tonight was insane NBA basketball !!!! – 12:37 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
What a GAME. LeBron did everything to make sure that one didn’t slip away. Jokic trading with him and then the Blue Arrow got hot. Playoff basketball! – 12:36 AM
What a GAME. LeBron did everything to make sure that one didn’t slip away. Jokic trading with him and then the Blue Arrow got hot. Playoff basketball! – 12:36 AM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
All the Top 75 voters whose miscast ballots excluded Joker are hereby disqualified from participating in the Top 100… – 12:36 AM
All the Top 75 voters whose miscast ballots excluded Joker are hereby disqualified from participating in the Top 100… – 12:36 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
And watch Jokic after that defensive rebound. From the second Denver got possession he was orchestrating that final play. It looked like he was waving everyone from the right side of the floor to the left to clear room for Murray. Just incredible. – 12:36 AM
And watch Jokic after that defensive rebound. From the second Denver got possession he was orchestrating that final play. It looked like he was waving everyone from the right side of the floor to the left to clear room for Murray. Just incredible. – 12:36 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers squandered the biggest opportunity to steal Game 2 against Denver. And yeah, the Nuggets are so damn good. Breaking it all down with @howaboutafresca & @SwollenDome on @FoxSportsRadio. Tune in at 10 pm PT!! bit.ly/3DFSCV7 – 12:36 AM
Lakers squandered the biggest opportunity to steal Game 2 against Denver. And yeah, the Nuggets are so damn good. Breaking it all down with @howaboutafresca & @SwollenDome on @FoxSportsRadio. Tune in at 10 pm PT!! bit.ly/3DFSCV7 – 12:36 AM
Rob Mahoney @RobMahoney
Just an all-time ruthless game-winner from Jamal. Good god. Ripped the Lakers’ heart clean out of their chest. – 12:36 AM
Just an all-time ruthless game-winner from Jamal. Good god. Ripped the Lakers’ heart clean out of their chest. – 12:36 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
FINAL: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
The Lakers blow a 20-point lead in the second half as the Nuggets win at the buzzer to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. The Nuggets have now beaten the Lakers 10 straight times. – 12:35 AM
FINAL: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
The Lakers blow a 20-point lead in the second half as the Nuggets win at the buzzer to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. The Nuggets have now beaten the Lakers 10 straight times. – 12:35 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Nuggets hadn’t led since the first two minutes of the 1st Q before Jamal Murray’s stepback jumper at the buzzer wins Game 2 for them, 101-99. DEN fights back from down 20 in the 3rd Q to win for the 10th straight time against the Lakers. – 12:35 AM
The Nuggets hadn’t led since the first two minutes of the 1st Q before Jamal Murray’s stepback jumper at the buzzer wins Game 2 for them, 101-99. DEN fights back from down 20 in the 3rd Q to win for the 10th straight time against the Lakers. – 12:35 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK
#MileHighPlayoffs | #Road2Gold pic.twitter.com/J8xKP2cAv2 – 12:35 AM
DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK
#MileHighPlayoffs | #Road2Gold pic.twitter.com/J8xKP2cAv2 – 12:35 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
That was incredible. Two classic finishes tonight. What a gut punch for the Lakers – 12:35 AM
That was incredible. Two classic finishes tonight. What a gut punch for the Lakers – 12:35 AM
Chris Iseman @ChrisIseman
Got home from MSG just in time to see the end of Nuggets-Lakers. What a wild night of games. – 12:35 AM
Got home from MSG just in time to see the end of Nuggets-Lakers. What a wild night of games. – 12:35 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
I still can’t believe what I just saw… All that happened so damn fast. One hell of a battle. Lakers just came up short.
On to Game 3 on Thursday in LA – 12:35 AM
I still can’t believe what I just saw… All that happened so damn fast. One hell of a battle. Lakers just came up short.
On to Game 3 on Thursday in LA – 12:35 AM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Off night? That’s what he wants you to think. Playoff Jamal Murray, man. As clutch as they come. – 12:35 AM
Off night? That’s what he wants you to think. Playoff Jamal Murray, man. As clutch as they come. – 12:35 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jamal Murray midrange game against the Lakers
From last year @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/4545909/2023/0… – 12:35 AM
Jamal Murray midrange game against the Lakers
From last year @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/4545909/2023/0… – 12:35 AM
Paul Pierce @paulpierce34
Omg Denver Nuggets tune in tomorrow @undisputed gonna be a movie – 12:35 AM
Omg Denver Nuggets tune in tomorrow @undisputed gonna be a movie – 12:35 AM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
Couldn’t believe Jokic didn’t get a touch on either of those last two Denver possessions.
Didn’t matter.
Jamal. Murray. – 12:35 AM
Couldn’t believe Jokic didn’t get a touch on either of those last two Denver possessions.
Didn’t matter.
Jamal. Murray. – 12:35 AM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
JAMAL MURRAY CALLED GAME
The step-back J in front of your own bench is so dope – 12:35 AM
JAMAL MURRAY CALLED GAME
The step-back J in front of your own bench is so dope – 12:35 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron in the loss:
26 PTS
8 REB
12 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
The oldest player in NBA history with a 25/5/10 playoff game. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 12:35 AM
LeBron in the loss:
26 PTS
8 REB
12 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
The oldest player in NBA history with a 25/5/10 playoff game. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 12:35 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Jamal Murray with the exclamation point on an instant classic night of playoff basketball. What a shot! – 12:35 AM
Jamal Murray with the exclamation point on an instant classic night of playoff basketball. What a shot! – 12:35 AM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
LeBron left it all out there, as if he could sense they needed this one. That’s a tough, tough finish – 12:35 AM
LeBron left it all out there, as if he could sense they needed this one. That’s a tough, tough finish – 12:35 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jamal Murray was cheeks all game, but when it got close and it was time to kill the Lakers, Mal remembered he is the executioner and DROPPED THAT AXE – 12:34 AM
Jamal Murray was cheeks all game, but when it got close and it was time to kill the Lakers, Mal remembered he is the executioner and DROPPED THAT AXE – 12:34 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Putting LeBron on Murray and switching the Murray/Jokic PnR was one of the coverages Darvin Ham was apparently holding in reserve. Jamal Murray scored 6 points in 3 possessions against that coverage to win the game. – 12:34 AM
Putting LeBron on Murray and switching the Murray/Jokic PnR was one of the coverages Darvin Ham was apparently holding in reserve. Jamal Murray scored 6 points in 3 possessions against that coverage to win the game. – 12:34 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Game 2 of the 2020 Western Conference Finals was Anthony Davis’ buzzer beater.
Game 2 of this first-round series ends with an even better one from Jamal Murray. – 12:34 AM
Game 2 of the 2020 Western Conference Finals was Anthony Davis’ buzzer beater.
Game 2 of this first-round series ends with an even better one from Jamal Murray. – 12:34 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Has to be demoralizing for the Lakers. I do not think they can play much better than that. Jamal Murray. – 12:34 AM
Has to be demoralizing for the Lakers. I do not think they can play much better than that. Jamal Murray. – 12:34 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jamal Murray hits the buzzer beater over the outstretched arms of Anthony Davis. The Nuggets complete the 20 point comeback and defeat the Lakers 101-99….
Denver takes a 2-0 lead and the series shifts to Los Angeles – 12:34 AM
Jamal Murray hits the buzzer beater over the outstretched arms of Anthony Davis. The Nuggets complete the 20 point comeback and defeat the Lakers 101-99….
Denver takes a 2-0 lead and the series shifts to Los Angeles – 12:34 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
That was INSANE… Clutch plays for BOTH teams, but in the end, the Nuggets had the ball and Murray drilled it with time expiring – 12:34 AM
That was INSANE… Clutch plays for BOTH teams, but in the end, the Nuggets had the ball and Murray drilled it with time expiring – 12:34 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
MPJ tonight:
22 PTS
9 REB
8-13 FG
6-10 3P
The second player in franchise history with 5+ playoff games with 5+ threes. statmuse.com/nba/player/mic… – 12:33 AM
MPJ tonight:
22 PTS
9 REB
8-13 FG
6-10 3P
The second player in franchise history with 5+ playoff games with 5+ threes. statmuse.com/nba/player/mic… – 12:33 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
LeBron is FURIOUS. Followed the officials off of the court. Lakers are in disbelief. – 12:33 AM
LeBron is FURIOUS. Followed the officials off of the court. Lakers are in disbelief. – 12:33 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Jamal Murray with the game-winner.
Lakers blow a 20-point lead and drop Game 2 to Nuggets 101-99. pic.twitter.com/4ZqmPIdyGw – 12:33 AM
Jamal Murray with the game-winner.
Lakers blow a 20-point lead and drop Game 2 to Nuggets 101-99. pic.twitter.com/4ZqmPIdyGw – 12:33 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Wow. The Lakers lose on a heartbreaking game-winning jumper from Jamal Murray. – 12:33 AM
Wow. The Lakers lose on a heartbreaking game-winning jumper from Jamal Murray. – 12:33 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
Gonna keep using Gru until Jokic loses a game. pic.twitter.com/dGjDShMTD6 – 12:33 AM
Jokic tonight:
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
Gonna keep using Gru until Jokic loses a game. pic.twitter.com/dGjDShMTD6 – 12:33 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jamal Murray tonight:
First 3 quarters — 4th quarter —
6 PTS 14 PTS
3-16 FG 6-8 FG pic.twitter.com/blxPdRSBzG – 12:33 AM
Jamal Murray tonight:
First 3 quarters — 4th quarter —
6 PTS 14 PTS
3-16 FG 6-8 FG pic.twitter.com/blxPdRSBzG – 12:33 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers switch up the matchups and put LeBron on Jamal Murray to switch the Jokic-Murray two-man game.
cc: @Tim_NBA – 12:30 AM
Lakers switch up the matchups and put LeBron on Jamal Murray to switch the Jokic-Murray two-man game.
cc: @Tim_NBA – 12:30 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
WHAT A SEQUENCE!!!
LeBron steal and slam, and chaos leads to MPJ’s 3 pic.twitter.com/TN7qbjfjih – 12:29 AM
WHAT A SEQUENCE!!!
LeBron steal and slam, and chaos leads to MPJ’s 3 pic.twitter.com/TN7qbjfjih – 12:29 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
That was a calm and collected bucket from D’Angelo Russell going to his strong hand. – 12:29 AM
That was a calm and collected bucket from D’Angelo Russell going to his strong hand. – 12:29 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
D’Angelo Russell’s first 2-point shot of the game, a tough lefty layup over a contesting Aaron Gordon, puts LAL up 97-95 with 1:02 to play.
Denver had tied the game on a broken play, where Gordon saved a turnover and somehow got it to MPJ for his 6th 3. – 12:29 AM
D’Angelo Russell’s first 2-point shot of the game, a tough lefty layup over a contesting Aaron Gordon, puts LAL up 97-95 with 1:02 to play.
Denver had tied the game on a broken play, where Gordon saved a turnover and somehow got it to MPJ for his 6th 3. – 12:29 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers run Stack and D’Lo makes his layup to give Lakers a 97-95 lead with 1:02 left. – 12:29 AM
Lakers run Stack and D’Lo makes his layup to give Lakers a 97-95 lead with 1:02 left. – 12:29 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
1:02 remaining in this one. The Lakers lead the Nuggets 97-95……This one has turned into a classic – 12:29 AM
1:02 remaining in this one. The Lakers lead the Nuggets 97-95……This one has turned into a classic – 12:29 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
A clutch runner for DLo. His first two-point make of the evening. Lakers up 97-95 with 1:02 left. Timeout Denver. – 12:29 AM
A clutch runner for DLo. His first two-point make of the evening. Lakers up 97-95 with 1:02 left. Timeout Denver. – 12:29 AM
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
Omg!!! That sequence!! This finish!! Is this Lakers Nuggets finish crazier than the Knicks Sixers?! 🤯🤯🤯 either way, great day to be a hoops fan #nbaplayoffs 🍿🍿 – 12:28 AM
Omg!!! That sequence!! This finish!! Is this Lakers Nuggets finish crazier than the Knicks Sixers?! 🤯🤯🤯 either way, great day to be a hoops fan #nbaplayoffs 🍿🍿 – 12:28 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nikola Jokic is the only player with a 25/20/10 playoff game since the merger.
He’s done it four times. pic.twitter.com/nnmLMvv2um – 12:28 AM
Nikola Jokic is the only player with a 25/20/10 playoff game since the merger.
He’s done it four times. pic.twitter.com/nnmLMvv2um – 12:28 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James was 4-for-10 through the first 3Q but has given LAL a much needed offensive lift here in the 4th with 10 pts on 4-for-7. – 12:28 AM
LeBron James was 4-for-10 through the first 3Q but has given LAL a much needed offensive lift here in the 4th with 10 pts on 4-for-7. – 12:28 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Jokic has that Hakeem-level footwork in the post. Just amazing to watch. AK – 12:28 AM
Jokic has that Hakeem-level footwork in the post. Just amazing to watch. AK – 12:28 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Michael Porter Jr,’s 3-pointer ties the game at 95 with 1:15 remaining. – 12:28 AM
Michael Porter Jr,’s 3-pointer ties the game at 95 with 1:15 remaining. – 12:28 AM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
AD getting picked on down the stretch ain’t great for those DPOY complaints he had today – 12:27 AM
AD getting picked on down the stretch ain’t great for those DPOY complaints he had today – 12:27 AM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Not sure how you stop Jokic. AD is playing phenomenal defense. Doing everything right and still getting cooked. To much size, skill AND finesse – 12:27 AM
Not sure how you stop Jokic. AD is playing phenomenal defense. Doing everything right and still getting cooked. To much size, skill AND finesse – 12:27 AM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
If Nikola wasn’t such an honorable fella, he’d too small AD right now.
Love that he won’t – 12:27 AM
If Nikola wasn’t such an honorable fella, he’d too small AD right now.
Love that he won’t – 12:27 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Jokic and-1 layup over Davis cuts Lakers lead to 93-92. Fifth foul for AD. – 12:26 AM
Jokic and-1 layup over Davis cuts Lakers lead to 93-92. Fifth foul for AD. – 12:26 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jokic goes to work on AD, gets the and-one layup and AD picks up his 5th foul. Jokic’s FT draws DEN within one, 93-92. Two minutes to go. – 12:26 AM
Jokic goes to work on AD, gets the and-one layup and AD picks up his 5th foul. Jokic’s FT draws DEN within one, 93-92. Two minutes to go. – 12:26 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jokic continues to get Denver great shots almost every trip.
Nuggets within 1. – 12:26 AM
Jokic continues to get Denver great shots almost every trip.
Nuggets within 1. – 12:26 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Joker And-1 on AD.
Makes the free throw.
Nuggets down 1 with 2:12 to go. – 12:26 AM
Joker And-1 on AD.
Makes the free throw.
Nuggets down 1 with 2:12 to go. – 12:26 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Said this heading into this series and I’ll say it again. Darvin needs to make a choice between Dinwiddie and Vincent. Neither is getting enough run to catch a rhythm, so neither can really play as well as you’d hope, and it becomes a vicious circle. AK – 12:25 AM
Said this heading into this series and I’ll say it again. Darvin needs to make a choice between Dinwiddie and Vincent. Neither is getting enough run to catch a rhythm, so neither can really play as well as you’d hope, and it becomes a vicious circle. AK – 12:25 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
I’m glad the Nuggets are applying pressure, but in the timeout can someone remind Malone that MPJ exists? It would just be a nice thing to remember down the stretch. – 12:22 AM
I’m glad the Nuggets are applying pressure, but in the timeout can someone remind Malone that MPJ exists? It would just be a nice thing to remember down the stretch. – 12:22 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Key stats:
– That was Denver’s 9th offensive board tonight, to LAL’s 3.
– Lakers have made 6 more made 3’s.
– Nuggets have attempted 2 more FT’s.
– Nuggets have 6 fewer turnovers. – 12:22 AM
Key stats:
– That was Denver’s 9th offensive board tonight, to LAL’s 3.
– Lakers have made 6 more made 3’s.
– Nuggets have attempted 2 more FT’s.
– Nuggets have 6 fewer turnovers. – 12:22 AM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
The matchup switch to have Gordon check AD, Jokic on Rui and KCP on Bron has changed this game. Gordon’s defensive versatility is remarkable – 12:20 AM
The matchup switch to have Gordon check AD, Jokic on Rui and KCP on Bron has changed this game. Gordon’s defensive versatility is remarkable – 12:20 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers have hung in there on the glass tonight after getting out-rebounded by 12 a game in the last 3 matchups between these teams … but just couldn’t secure a defensive board off a Jokic miss.
Jokic put it back himself, and LAL’s lead is again cut to 4 with 4:14 left. – 12:20 AM
The Lakers have hung in there on the glass tonight after getting out-rebounded by 12 a game in the last 3 matchups between these teams … but just couldn’t secure a defensive board off a Jokic miss.
Jokic put it back himself, and LAL’s lead is again cut to 4 with 4:14 left. – 12:20 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers led 68-48 with 10:00 left in the third quarter. They’ve been outscored 37-21 from that point. They lead 89-85 with 4:14 left. – 12:20 AM
The Lakers led 68-48 with 10:00 left in the third quarter. They’ve been outscored 37-21 from that point. They lead 89-85 with 4:14 left. – 12:20 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Lakers are out of gas for real…….like, they are out of fuel….. – 12:19 AM
The Lakers are out of gas for real…….like, they are out of fuel….. – 12:19 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Lakers have been targetting Jokic in PnRs with LeBron James as the ball handler down the stretch, but hasn’t been as effective as it was early in the 3Q. – 12:19 AM
The Lakers have been targetting Jokic in PnRs with LeBron James as the ball handler down the stretch, but hasn’t been as effective as it was early in the 3Q. – 12:19 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Back-to-back 3s from LeBron James gives the Lakers an 89-81 lead. – 12:16 AM
Back-to-back 3s from LeBron James gives the Lakers an 89-81 lead. – 12:16 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron was 4 for 11 from the field before he drilled back-to-back 3’s to put LAL up 89-81 after Denver had trimmed the margin to just 2. – 12:16 AM
LeBron was 4 for 11 from the field before he drilled back-to-back 3’s to put LAL up 89-81 after Denver had trimmed the margin to just 2. – 12:16 AM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
This Lakers offense makes the 2022 Timberwolves look like the 2024 Nuggets. – 12:14 AM
This Lakers offense makes the 2022 Timberwolves look like the 2024 Nuggets. – 12:14 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Prince was waiting for AD to flash across the lane and get the ball, he never moved, so he had to take a contested stepback. – 12:12 AM
Prince was waiting for AD to flash across the lane and get the ball, he never moved, so he had to take a contested stepback. – 12:12 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
AD was 14/15 from the field at one point
D Lo has made 7 threes
LeBron controlled the tempo
Jamal has been brutal
Jokic pretty much went scoreless the 2nd+3rd Q
And yet… It now feels like the Lakers season is on the line – 12:12 AM
AD was 14/15 from the field at one point
D Lo has made 7 threes
LeBron controlled the tempo
Jamal has been brutal
Jokic pretty much went scoreless the 2nd+3rd Q
And yet… It now feels like the Lakers season is on the line – 12:12 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Reggie Milller rooting for Denver or something? Jesus Christ – 12:12 AM
Reggie Milller rooting for Denver or something? Jesus Christ – 12:12 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Lakers are hearing some drums in the deep as the Nuggets – after flailing around for 3+ quarters – start to grind it finally into gear. Time to see if Denver can find its stride at last. – 12:12 AM
Lakers are hearing some drums in the deep as the Nuggets – after flailing around for 3+ quarters – start to grind it finally into gear. Time to see if Denver can find its stride at last. – 12:12 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Five-point ball game
8:18 left in the fourth quarter pic.twitter.com/UbSQtDwerD – 12:11 AM
Five-point ball game
8:18 left in the fourth quarter pic.twitter.com/UbSQtDwerD – 12:11 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
It’s going to be extremely hard for the Lakers to win this game. Their legs are gone, LeBron has no explosion and the Nuggets have increased their intensity and execution on both ends.
Also: Why the hell is Rui guarding Jokic? – 12:11 AM
It’s going to be extremely hard for the Lakers to win this game. Their legs are gone, LeBron has no explosion and the Nuggets have increased their intensity and execution on both ends.
Also: Why the hell is Rui guarding Jokic? – 12:11 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I have no idea why this is Dinwiddie instead of Vincent out there right now. – 12:11 AM
I have no idea why this is Dinwiddie instead of Vincent out there right now. – 12:11 AM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Helluva sequence by P Wat, HUGE play by him.
Block on one end and then runs the floor with a finish to cut the deficit to 5 points.
Denver has momentum and is pushing here. – 12:10 AM
Helluva sequence by P Wat, HUGE play by him.
Block on one end and then runs the floor with a finish to cut the deficit to 5 points.
Denver has momentum and is pushing here. – 12:10 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Get LeBron back in this game ASAP. He’s only played 30 minutes. He can go the rest of the way. – 12:10 AM
Get LeBron back in this game ASAP. He’s only played 30 minutes. He can go the rest of the way. – 12:10 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I get Laker fans frustration with Darvin Ham….When the Lakers got that stop up 82-75, he should have been diving for a timeout to get Reaves and LeBron in the game….Instead, they get a rushed shot, Denver scores and we are at 82-77…. – 12:10 AM
I get Laker fans frustration with Darvin Ham….When the Lakers got that stop up 82-75, he should have been diving for a timeout to get Reaves and LeBron in the game….Instead, they get a rushed shot, Denver scores and we are at 82-77…. – 12:10 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
This has been a D- game for the Nuggets. If they find a way to win it would be a back breaker.
77-82 with 8:18 to play – 12:10 AM
This has been a D- game for the Nuggets. If they find a way to win it would be a back breaker.
77-82 with 8:18 to play – 12:10 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
This Lakers slippage is insane. Did I just witness a DHO for Taurean Prince followed by a Prince step-back 3. – 12:10 AM
This Lakers slippage is insane. Did I just witness a DHO for Taurean Prince followed by a Prince step-back 3. – 12:10 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Pretty incredible how little Jaxson Hayes is moving to contest shots and rebound. He’d played 2 minutes, I don’t understand how it’s possible to have such little energy. – 12:10 AM
Pretty incredible how little Jaxson Hayes is moving to contest shots and rebound. He’d played 2 minutes, I don’t understand how it’s possible to have such little energy. – 12:10 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers’ once 20-point lead is down to 5 with 8:18 to go in the 4th Q. Timeout LAL. – 12:09 AM
The Lakers’ once 20-point lead is down to 5 with 8:18 to go in the 4th Q. Timeout LAL. – 12:09 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Peyton Watson’s transition layup has Denver within five, 82-77, with 8:18 left in the game. Timeout LA. – 12:09 AM
Peyton Watson’s transition layup has Denver within five, 82-77, with 8:18 left in the game. Timeout LA. – 12:09 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron is just smoking finishes around the rim, most of these are only lightly contested but he’s 2-7 at the rim. – 12:08 AM
LeBron is just smoking finishes around the rim, most of these are only lightly contested but he’s 2-7 at the rim. – 12:08 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James, who appears to be exhausted, just subbed himself out at the 9:55 mark of the 4Q. Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura sub in, with Jaxson Hayes also subbing out; Lakers 82-73.
Nikola Jokic just subbed back in for DEN. – 12:07 AM
LeBron James, who appears to be exhausted, just subbed himself out at the 9:55 mark of the 4Q. Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura sub in, with Jaxson Hayes also subbing out; Lakers 82-73.
Nikola Jokic just subbed back in for DEN. – 12:07 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Danger zone here for the Lakers. AD had been on the bench with 4 fouls and DEN has come out with energy to start the 4th. Davis checks in for LeBron with 9:55 to go and LAL up by 9. – 12:06 AM
Danger zone here for the Lakers. AD had been on the bench with 4 fouls and DEN has come out with energy to start the 4th. Davis checks in for LeBron with 9:55 to go and LAL up by 9. – 12:06 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
There is a LID on the rim from three tonight for Denver.
If the Lakers can’t win this one… – 12:05 AM
There is a LID on the rim from three tonight for Denver.
If the Lakers can’t win this one… – 12:05 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
2 fouls on the first defensive possession to start the 4th quarter. Can’t let the Lakers get into the bonus too quickly here. – 12:04 AM
2 fouls on the first defensive possession to start the 4th quarter. Can’t let the Lakers get into the bonus too quickly here. – 12:04 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers are 37-3 when leading after 3 quarters this season.
Tonight, they’ll try to protect a 10-point lead against the Nuggets. – 12:02 AM
The Lakers are 37-3 when leading after 3 quarters this season.
Tonight, they’ll try to protect a 10-point lead against the Nuggets. – 12:02 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Lakers get a few non-Jokic minutes now. Extend the lead to 14 or 15 and you’re probably safe.
Let Jokic come in down eight and you’re right back in the danger zone.
The Lakers and Nuggets have played 18 clutch minutes since the WCF’s. The Nuggets are +32 in those minutes. – 12:00 AM
Lakers get a few non-Jokic minutes now. Extend the lead to 14 or 15 and you’re probably safe.
Let Jokic come in down eight and you’re right back in the danger zone.
The Lakers and Nuggets have played 18 clutch minutes since the WCF’s. The Nuggets are +32 in those minutes. – 12:00 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
When you see how easily Jokic scores the moment AD goes to the bench, it puts in context how brilliant AD has been all night.
32 points on 14-18 shooting through 3 quarters and his defense has been just as impressive as his offense. – 12:00 AM
When you see how easily Jokic scores the moment AD goes to the bench, it puts in context how brilliant AD has been all night.
32 points on 14-18 shooting through 3 quarters and his defense has been just as impressive as his offense. – 12:00 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
I feel like the Lakers just played 6 minutes without running a play – 12:00 AM
I feel like the Lakers just played 6 minutes without running a play – 12:00 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 79, Nuggets 69
Denver outscored LA 21-11 over the final 10 minutes of the third. AD has 32 points (14-18 FGs) and 10 rebounds. DLo has 21 points (postseason career-high seven 3s). LeBron has 14/5/12. Jokic has 20/16/6. MPJ has 19. Both teams are gassed. – 12:00 AM
Third quarter: Lakers 79, Nuggets 69
Denver outscored LA 21-11 over the final 10 minutes of the third. AD has 32 points (14-18 FGs) and 10 rebounds. DLo has 21 points (postseason career-high seven 3s). LeBron has 14/5/12. Jokic has 20/16/6. MPJ has 19. Both teams are gassed. – 12:00 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Denver is right where it wants to be. The Nuggets were down 20, they have shaved it to 10, they have first fourth quarter possession and the Lakers are tiring….But Davis is coming back and Jokic has to sit. Let’s see if LeBron James sits or if Ham tries to go for this now – 12:00 AM
Denver is right where it wants to be. The Nuggets were down 20, they have shaved it to 10, they have first fourth quarter possession and the Lakers are tiring….But Davis is coming back and Jokic has to sit. Let’s see if LeBron James sits or if Ham tries to go for this now – 12:00 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Gabe Vincent’s defense that last couple minutes was fantastic. He’s a really aggressive help defender–his dig forced Murray to pick up his dribble just a little early and miss that floater short to end the quarter. – 12:00 AM
Gabe Vincent’s defense that last couple minutes was fantastic. He’s a really aggressive help defender–his dig forced Murray to pick up his dribble just a little early and miss that floater short to end the quarter. – 12:00 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Two calls went DEN’s way to close the 3rd, as Russell didn’t get FT’s on the MPJ contact, and Jackson drew a charge on LeBron.
But Jokic missed a 3, and Murray a floater, as Denver failed to capitalize.
Denver pulled 5 points off LAL’s 15-point halftime lead and trail 79-69. – 11:59 PM
Two calls went DEN’s way to close the 3rd, as Russell didn’t get FT’s on the MPJ contact, and Jackson drew a charge on LeBron.
But Jokic missed a 3, and Murray a floater, as Denver failed to capitalize.
Denver pulled 5 points off LAL’s 15-point halftime lead and trail 79-69. – 11:59 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Heading into the fourth
#MileHighPlayoffs | #Road2Gold pic.twitter.com/Mn17IpNWCO – 11:59 PM
Heading into the fourth
#MileHighPlayoffs | #Road2Gold pic.twitter.com/Mn17IpNWCO – 11:59 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray just checked in and airballed a floater to close the quarter.
He’s 3/16. The Nuggets need him to turn this around right now if they want a chance tonight. – 11:59 PM
Jamal Murray just checked in and airballed a floater to close the quarter.
He’s 3/16. The Nuggets need him to turn this around right now if they want a chance tonight. – 11:59 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Nuggets cut the lead to 10 in the 3rd qtr, 79-69. Gonna be interesting to see how this plays out in the fourth, especially with AD having four fouls. – 11:59 PM
Nuggets cut the lead to 10 in the 3rd qtr, 79-69. Gonna be interesting to see how this plays out in the fourth, especially with AD having four fouls. – 11:59 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Poor finish to the 3rd quarter for the Lakers. Got the lead but it could be bigger. Much. – 11:58 PM
Poor finish to the 3rd quarter for the Lakers. Got the lead but it could be bigger. Much. – 11:58 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Big moment here late in the 3rd Q: MPJ is called for a shooting foul on Russell. Denver called timeout and challenged it. After review, it was overturned and deemed “marginal” contact. Michael Malone is 2-for-2 in challenges tonight. – 11:57 PM
Big moment here late in the 3rd Q: MPJ is called for a shooting foul on Russell. Denver called timeout and challenged it. After review, it was overturned and deemed “marginal” contact. Michael Malone is 2-for-2 in challenges tonight. – 11:57 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
MPJ made contact with Russell’s face on his follow through, but it was ruled “marginal” by the officials.
Nuggets win their 2nd challenge and get possession, down 10 with 39 seconds left in the 3rd Q. – 11:57 PM
MPJ made contact with Russell’s face on his follow through, but it was ruled “marginal” by the officials.
Nuggets win their 2nd challenge and get possession, down 10 with 39 seconds left in the 3rd Q. – 11:57 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Denver’s challenge is successful……Nuggets will retain possession – 11:57 PM
Denver’s challenge is successful……Nuggets will retain possession – 11:57 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
A successful challenge for the Nuggets. No foul on MPJ. Denver ball. – 11:56 PM
A successful challenge for the Nuggets. No foul on MPJ. Denver ball. – 11:56 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
D’Angelo Russell with a postseason career-high seven 3-pointers. – 11:56 PM
D’Angelo Russell with a postseason career-high seven 3-pointers. – 11:56 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
D’Angelo Russell has a postseason career-high seven 3-pointers tonight. – 11:55 PM
D’Angelo Russell has a postseason career-high seven 3-pointers tonight. – 11:55 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
KCP WITH AUTHORITY 🔨
(via @nuggets)
pic.twitter.com/l2N1GO4vpv – 11:54 PM
KCP WITH AUTHORITY 🔨
(via @nuggets)
pic.twitter.com/l2N1GO4vpv – 11:54 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
LeBron — or anybody — needs to come over and help Hachimura when Jokic gets him down in the post. – 11:54 PM
LeBron — or anybody — needs to come over and help Hachimura when Jokic gets him down in the post. – 11:54 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jokic hit 8 of 10 FG’s on the smaller Hachimura in Game 1, and just scored on B2B trips. We’ll see if the Lakers can find another answer with Davis sitting in foul trouble.
Meanwhile, Russell’s 7th 3, and 2 LeBron FT’s have the lead at 12. – 11:53 PM
Jokic hit 8 of 10 FG’s on the smaller Hachimura in Game 1, and just scored on B2B trips. We’ll see if the Lakers can find another answer with Davis sitting in foul trouble.
Meanwhile, Russell’s 7th 3, and 2 LeBron FT’s have the lead at 12. – 11:53 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Add one to the record books — Playoff career-high SEVEN threes for DLo pic.twitter.com/RvdKr2HWu7 – 11:52 PM
Add one to the record books — Playoff career-high SEVEN threes for DLo pic.twitter.com/RvdKr2HWu7 – 11:52 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Jokic/No-AD mins incoming. This will be a disaster for the Lakers. – 11:52 PM
Jokic/No-AD mins incoming. This will be a disaster for the Lakers. – 11:52 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
KCP just made the type of ferocious dunk in transition that he would seem to just miss when he used to try it with the Lakers. And AD picked up his 4th foul. LAL’s lead is down to 11 and Ball Arena is going ballistic. – 11:51 PM
KCP just made the type of ferocious dunk in transition that he would seem to just miss when he used to try it with the Lakers. And AD picked up his 4th foul. LAL’s lead is down to 11 and Ball Arena is going ballistic. – 11:51 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL suddenly can’t score, and Davis just picked up his 4th PF on a moving screen as Denver has the once 20-point lead down to 11 with 2:41 left in the 3rd. – 11:51 PM
LAL suddenly can’t score, and Davis just picked up his 4th PF on a moving screen as Denver has the once 20-point lead down to 11 with 2:41 left in the 3rd. – 11:51 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
The Lakers need to close this 3rd quarter out in good fashion – 11:50 PM
The Lakers need to close this 3rd quarter out in good fashion – 11:50 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Jokic starting to get the fat guy defense non-call, and the Lakers are missing shots around the rim as a result. It’s such a bellwether in these matchups. – 11:49 PM
Jokic starting to get the fat guy defense non-call, and the Lakers are missing shots around the rim as a result. It’s such a bellwether in these matchups. – 11:49 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
One key to the Nuggets winning nine straight is the Lakers losing their minds for about 8 minutes a night…..They just lost their minds for 90 seconds and Denver is back within 74-61….missed layups, a bad D Lo jack, a turnover…LA timeout – 11:47 PM
One key to the Nuggets winning nine straight is the Lakers losing their minds for about 8 minutes a night…..They just lost their minds for 90 seconds and Denver is back within 74-61….missed layups, a bad D Lo jack, a turnover…LA timeout – 11:47 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron keeps looking off DLo because he knows he’s going to shoot it immediately. He finally got stuck in the air and passed it to him, and yep, it went up right away. – 11:47 PM
LeBron keeps looking off DLo because he knows he’s going to shoot it immediately. He finally got stuck in the air and passed it to him, and yep, it went up right away. – 11:47 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis has 14 straight made shots while also anchoring LAL’s defense, currently holding Denver to 37% FG’s, with Jokic 3 of 6 from the field. Truly doing it on both ends. – 11:43 PM
Anthony Davis has 14 straight made shots while also anchoring LAL’s defense, currently holding Denver to 37% FG’s, with Jokic 3 of 6 from the field. Truly doing it on both ends. – 11:43 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Anthony Davis is a totally different player when he’s aggressive. Always has been. – 11:41 PM
Anthony Davis is a totally different player when he’s aggressive. Always has been. – 11:41 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
I know the Nuggets don’t have a “Feed MPJ” package but wouldn’t it be nice if they did? – 11:40 PM
I know the Nuggets don’t have a “Feed MPJ” package but wouldn’t it be nice if they did? – 11:40 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
As it turns out, the Nuggets CAN continue to shoot poorly on wide open threes.
This does not bode well for the road. – 11:40 PM
As it turns out, the Nuggets CAN continue to shoot poorly on wide open threes.
This does not bode well for the road. – 11:40 PM
Dwight Howard @DwightHoward
If the Lakers pull this off this year GOAT debates gotta end ! – 11:39 PM
If the Lakers pull this off this year GOAT debates gotta end ! – 11:39 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Nuggets switched Aaron Gordon onto Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic into Rui Hachimura after the Lakers scored on three consecutive possessions involving a LeBron James-Anthony Davis pick and roll. – 11:39 PM
Nuggets switched Aaron Gordon onto Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic into Rui Hachimura after the Lakers scored on three consecutive possessions involving a LeBron James-Anthony Davis pick and roll. – 11:39 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
There’s the 3rd PF on Davis while defending Jokic, which was a Darvin Ham concern before the series started with AD (or anyone) on Jokic full time.
Davis is excellent playing with fouls, but Jokic is a unique challenge, clearly.
LAL up 72-55 with 7:32 in the 3rd Q. – 11:38 PM
There’s the 3rd PF on Davis while defending Jokic, which was a Darvin Ham concern before the series started with AD (or anyone) on Jokic full time.
Davis is excellent playing with fouls, but Jokic is a unique challenge, clearly.
LAL up 72-55 with 7:32 in the 3rd Q. – 11:38 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
I can’t help but notice how the Lakers opened this second half running what appears to be a real live actual offense. A stark difference from the second half of Game 1. AK – 11:38 PM
I can’t help but notice how the Lakers opened this second half running what appears to be a real live actual offense. A stark difference from the second half of Game 1. AK – 11:38 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
One of the first times in the last 2 playoff runs that Jokic has struggled in PnR defense. They’ve now switched Jokic onto Rui. – 11:37 PM
One of the first times in the last 2 playoff runs that Jokic has struggled in PnR defense. They’ve now switched Jokic onto Rui. – 11:37 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Denver put Gordon on Davis, pulling Jokic off him, and Hachimura went at Jokic for a layup on the next possession. – 11:36 PM
Denver put Gordon on Davis, pulling Jokic off him, and Hachimura went at Jokic for a layup on the next possession. – 11:36 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets have switched their matchups. Jokic is now guarding Rui Hachimura, while Gordon is now on Davis…
But the Lakers keep hunting Jokic in PNR – 11:35 PM
The Nuggets have switched their matchups. Jokic is now guarding Rui Hachimura, while Gordon is now on Davis…
But the Lakers keep hunting Jokic in PNR – 11:35 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Do you know ow how devastating it would be for the Lakers to lose this game? – 11:35 PM
Do you know ow how devastating it would be for the Lakers to lose this game? – 11:35 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
So, the drop is killing the Nuggets tonight, and it’s time that Jokic play to the level of the screen….
Lakers are getting into the paint at will with D Lo and Austin REAVES – 11:33 PM
So, the drop is killing the Nuggets tonight, and it’s time that Jokic play to the level of the screen….
Lakers are getting into the paint at will with D Lo and Austin REAVES – 11:33 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis missed his first of the game at the 10:06 mark of the 1st Q.
He has made 13 straight shots since then, including 5 jumpers. – 11:33 PM
Anthony Davis missed his first of the game at the 10:06 mark of the 1st Q.
He has made 13 straight shots since then, including 5 jumpers. – 11:33 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Lakers 68, Nuggets 48 in the 3rd quarter. pic.twitter.com/aTEHeHZ5rT – 11:32 PM
Lakers 68, Nuggets 48 in the 3rd quarter. pic.twitter.com/aTEHeHZ5rT – 11:32 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
A LOT of time left in this game, but the Lakers are on a mission tonight. Giving the Nuggets all they can handle right now. – 11:32 PM
A LOT of time left in this game, but the Lakers are on a mission tonight. Giving the Nuggets all they can handle right now. – 11:32 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers have 20 assists on 26 made field goals and LeBron James has 10 of them.
LAL up 68-48 with 10 mins to go in the 3rd Q.
Timeout Denver – 11:31 PM
The Lakers have 20 assists on 26 made field goals and LeBron James has 10 of them.
LAL up 68-48 with 10 mins to go in the 3rd Q.
Timeout Denver – 11:31 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron’s up to 10 assists with 3 in the first 2 minutes of the 3rd Q, with a pair to AD (30 points on 13 of 14 FG’s), then one to Reaves for his first triple to put LAL up 68-48.
Time out, Nuggets. – 11:31 PM
LeBron’s up to 10 assists with 3 in the first 2 minutes of the 3rd Q, with a pair to AD (30 points on 13 of 14 FG’s), then one to Reaves for his first triple to put LAL up 68-48.
Time out, Nuggets. – 11:31 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Austin Reaves makes a catch-and-shoot 3 out of a kickout from LeBron James after a James-Anthony Davis pick and roll. Lakers leading Nuggets 68-48. Michael Malone calls a timeout two minutes into the 3Q. – 11:31 PM
Austin Reaves makes a catch-and-shoot 3 out of a kickout from LeBron James after a James-Anthony Davis pick and roll. Lakers leading Nuggets 68-48. Michael Malone calls a timeout two minutes into the 3Q. – 11:31 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Austin Rivers for three and the Nuggets are now down 68-48 and Michael Malone takes time….. – 11:31 PM
Austin Rivers for three and the Nuggets are now down 68-48 and Michael Malone takes time….. – 11:31 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LA extends its lead to 20, 68-48, with 10:00 left in the third quarter off an Austin Reaves 3-pointer. LA has scored on three of their four possessions to open the second half. – 11:31 PM
LA extends its lead to 20, 68-48, with 10:00 left in the third quarter off an Austin Reaves 3-pointer. LA has scored on three of their four possessions to open the second half. – 11:31 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Murray’s low man defense this game has also been ineffective. Two straight And-1’s allowed to AD. – 11:30 PM
Murray’s low man defense this game has also been ineffective. Two straight And-1’s allowed to AD. – 11:30 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL start the 3rd Q with screen/roll action between LeBron and AD, and Davis finished plus a foul on Murray to put the Lakers up 18.
Davis has 27 points on 12 of 13 FG’s. – 11:27 PM
LAL start the 3rd Q with screen/roll action between LeBron and AD, and Davis finished plus a foul on Murray to put the Lakers up 18.
Davis has 27 points on 12 of 13 FG’s. – 11:27 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Alright, I missed the first half of Lakers-Nuggets writing about that other game. What happened? What have I missed besides apparently a barrage of D’Angelo Russell 3’s? – 11:26 PM
Alright, I missed the first half of Lakers-Nuggets writing about that other game. What happened? What have I missed besides apparently a barrage of D’Angelo Russell 3’s? – 11:26 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic has taken five shots….He’s going to have to be a lot more aggressive in the second half – 11:22 PM
Nikola Jokic has taken five shots….He’s going to have to be a lot more aggressive in the second half – 11:22 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Last year the Lakers took a 20 point lead into halftime of Game 4, and it was erased in the first six minutes of the second half…..This is to say the Nuggets know they can quickly erase big deficits against LA and the Lakers know the Nuggets can come back quickly – 11:18 PM
Last year the Lakers took a 20 point lead into halftime of Game 4, and it was erased in the first six minutes of the second half…..This is to say the Nuggets know they can quickly erase big deficits against LA and the Lakers know the Nuggets can come back quickly – 11:18 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
The was the Best half of basketball that I’ve seen from the Lakers this season. – 11:17 PM
The was the Best half of basketball that I’ve seen from the Lakers this season. – 11:17 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
1st half: Lakers up, 59-44
AD: 24 pts (11-12), 6 rebs, 2 asts, stl, blk
DLo: 18 pts (6-7 3PT), 5 asts, 3 rebs
LeBron: 10 pts, 7 asts, 6 rebs, 2 blks, stl – 11:17 PM
1st half: Lakers up, 59-44
AD: 24 pts (11-12), 6 rebs, 2 asts, stl, blk
DLo: 18 pts (6-7 3PT), 5 asts, 3 rebs
LeBron: 10 pts, 7 asts, 6 rebs, 2 blks, stl – 11:17 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Michael Malone at halftime: “OK,Joker, you indulged your teammates enough. The second-half would be a good time to start looking for your shot. A lot.” – 11:17 PM
Michael Malone at halftime: “OK,Joker, you indulged your teammates enough. The second-half would be a good time to start looking for your shot. A lot.” – 11:17 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44.
Guard play has been the story in this one for Denver as Murray is 2-10 from the field & Reggie is 0-4.
Jokic has 12 pts,12 rebs
Anthony Davis is up to 24 pts while Russell added 18 pts.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 11:16 PM
At the half: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44.
Guard play has been the story in this one for Denver as Murray is 2-10 from the field & Reggie is 0-4.
Jokic has 12 pts,12 rebs
Anthony Davis is up to 24 pts while Russell added 18 pts.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 11:16 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Weird looking box score for LA. AD/Russell are 17-22, Reaves and Rui 2-11, and LeBron has six FGA (plus four FTs). 3 points off the bench. 12 FTs total for both teams. BK – 11:16 PM
Weird looking box score for LA. AD/Russell are 17-22, Reaves and Rui 2-11, and LeBron has six FGA (plus four FTs). 3 points off the bench. 12 FTs total for both teams. BK – 11:16 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Nuggets just need a full reset at the half. Nikola had a great first quarter, MPJ played well, and every other Nugget basically forgot how to play basketball. Just push the reset button and chase down the Lakers – it’s not like they play defense. Denver’s done this to themselves. – 11:15 PM
Nuggets just need a full reset at the half. Nikola had a great first quarter, MPJ played well, and every other Nugget basically forgot how to play basketball. Just push the reset button and chase down the Lakers – it’s not like they play defense. Denver’s done this to themselves. – 11:15 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell responds with 18 points all on 3-pointers in the first half in Denver. More on @Dloading in @andscape bit.ly/3UgPbfo – 11:14 PM
Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell responds with 18 points all on 3-pointers in the first half in Denver. More on @Dloading in @andscape bit.ly/3UgPbfo – 11:14 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Lakers 59-44.
Anthony Davis: 24 points on 11/12 FG. Practice shots for him.
D’Angelo Russell: 18 points, 6/7 from 3
Nikola Jokic: 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist in the 2nd quarter
Nuggets bench: 0/8 from 3 at home pic.twitter.com/rjNFiXCZDt – 11:14 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Lakers 59-44.
Anthony Davis: 24 points on 11/12 FG. Practice shots for him.
D’Angelo Russell: 18 points, 6/7 from 3
Nikola Jokic: 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist in the 2nd quarter
Nuggets bench: 0/8 from 3 at home pic.twitter.com/rjNFiXCZDt – 11:14 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Brendan Malone at halftime: “Ok, Joker, enuf over indulging your teammates, the second half would be a good time to look for your shot.” – 11:14 PM
Brendan Malone at halftime: “Ok, Joker, enuf over indulging your teammates, the second half would be a good time to look for your shot.” – 11:14 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
In Game 1, the Lakers had a 12-point lead in the second quarter, which the Nuggets cut to 3 before halftime. LA never really recovered as Denver took over in the second half.
Tonight seems different with AD and DLo locked in, as they team sports a 15-point lead at the half. – 11:13 PM
In Game 1, the Lakers had a 12-point lead in the second quarter, which the Nuggets cut to 3 before halftime. LA never really recovered as Denver took over in the second half.
Tonight seems different with AD and DLo locked in, as they team sports a 15-point lead at the half. – 11:13 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Anthony Davis in 2nd quarter:
14 points
7-7 FG (100%)
He is the 1st Lakers player to go 7-7 or better in a playoff quarter since Shaquille O’Neal in 2002 vs the Kings. – 11:12 PM
Anthony Davis in 2nd quarter:
14 points
7-7 FG (100%)
He is the 1st Lakers player to go 7-7 or better in a playoff quarter since Shaquille O’Neal in 2002 vs the Kings. – 11:12 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
HALFTIME: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44.
Anthony Davis: 24 points (11-12 shooting), six rebounds, two assists and one block. D’Angelo Russell: 18 points (6-7 on 3s), five assists. LeBron James: 10 points (3-6 shooting), seven assists, six rebounds. – 11:12 PM
HALFTIME: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44.
Anthony Davis: 24 points (11-12 shooting), six rebounds, two assists and one block. D’Angelo Russell: 18 points (6-7 on 3s), five assists. LeBron James: 10 points (3-6 shooting), seven assists, six rebounds. – 11:12 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
D’Angelo Russell has 18 points in the first half against the Nuggets.
He had 39 points combined in his previous five games vs. Denver 😳 pic.twitter.com/J3yYTol1S4 – 11:12 PM
D’Angelo Russell has 18 points in the first half against the Nuggets.
He had 39 points combined in his previous five games vs. Denver 😳 pic.twitter.com/J3yYTol1S4 – 11:12 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Awful half from Jamal Murray: 4 points, 2-10 shooting, missed Nikola Jokic late in the 2nd quarter when he had LeBron James pinned in the post. He’s got to be better. – 11:12 PM
Awful half from Jamal Murray: 4 points, 2-10 shooting, missed Nikola Jokic late in the 2nd quarter when he had LeBron James pinned in the post. He’s got to be better. – 11:12 PM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
Joker trying too hard to pass, and Lakers largely taking that away – 11:12 PM
Joker trying too hard to pass, and Lakers largely taking that away – 11:12 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44
LA carries a 15-point lead into the half. AD has 24 points (11-12 FGs), 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. DLo has 18 points (six 3s) and 5 assists. LeBron has 10/6/7. LA is shooting 56.1% and 57.1% on 3s (8-14). Jokic has 12 and 12. MPJ has 14. – 11:11 PM
Halftime: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44
LA carries a 15-point lead into the half. AD has 24 points (11-12 FGs), 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. DLo has 18 points (six 3s) and 5 assists. LeBron has 10/6/7. LA is shooting 56.1% and 57.1% on 3s (8-14). Jokic has 12 and 12. MPJ has 14. – 11:11 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL head into the break up 59-44, using a 21-7 burst to close the 2nd Q, including an 8-0 run in the final 2 minutes.
D’Angelo Russell capped it with his 6th 3 of the half, and Anthony Davis hit 11 of 12 shots for 24 points. – 11:11 PM
LAL head into the break up 59-44, using a 21-7 burst to close the 2nd Q, including an 8-0 run in the final 2 minutes.
D’Angelo Russell capped it with his 6th 3 of the half, and Anthony Davis hit 11 of 12 shots for 24 points. – 11:11 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
1. Anthony Davis was the best player on the floor
2. The Nuggets took another 23 three-pointers that half
3. Jamal Murray needs to wake up
Denver messed around with their effort and execution in the first quarter, and then played poor basketball to close the half. – 11:11 PM
1. Anthony Davis was the best player on the floor
2. The Nuggets took another 23 three-pointers that half
3. Jamal Murray needs to wake up
Denver messed around with their effort and execution in the first quarter, and then played poor basketball to close the half. – 11:11 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers take a 59-44 lead into the half. AD is playing one of his finest games as a Laker, with 24 pts on 11-for-12 shooting 6 reb 1 stl 1 blk so far. D’Angelo Russell, who was 6-for-20 in Game 1, is 6-for-10 at the half for 18 pts. – 11:11 PM
The Lakers take a 59-44 lead into the half. AD is playing one of his finest games as a Laker, with 24 pts on 11-for-12 shooting 6 reb 1 stl 1 blk so far. D’Angelo Russell, who was 6-for-20 in Game 1, is 6-for-10 at the half for 18 pts. – 11:11 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
That’s as poor a half of basketball the Nuggets have played in a longggggggggggg time. They trail the Lakers 59-44, and the Lakers closing the half on a run ballooned the lead…. – 11:10 PM
That’s as poor a half of basketball the Nuggets have played in a longggggggggggg time. They trail the Lakers 59-44, and the Lakers closing the half on a run ballooned the lead…. – 11:10 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Denver needs 5 or 6 crates full of orange slices at the half @ChrisMarlowe – 11:10 PM
Denver needs 5 or 6 crates full of orange slices at the half @ChrisMarlowe – 11:10 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
That D’Angelo Russell pull-up 3, his sixth 3 of the game, gave the Lakers a 59-44 lead — with the 15-point advantage being their largest lead of the series so far. – 11:10 PM
That D’Angelo Russell pull-up 3, his sixth 3 of the game, gave the Lakers a 59-44 lead — with the 15-point advantage being their largest lead of the series so far. – 11:10 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Unlike Game 1, the Lakers didn’t let the lead slip away heading into the half. LA up 15 at halftime. – 11:10 PM
Unlike Game 1, the Lakers didn’t let the lead slip away heading into the half. LA up 15 at halftime. – 11:10 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
AD at half:
24 PTS
11-12 FG
While guarding the reigning FMVP. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 11:10 PM
AD at half:
24 PTS
11-12 FG
While guarding the reigning FMVP. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 11:10 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
I appreciate the Nuggets are trying to keep the game interesting for 4 entire quarters, but maybe more than two players in a Denver uniform could decide to play well the rest of the game. Just as a treat for us fans. – 11:09 PM
I appreciate the Nuggets are trying to keep the game interesting for 4 entire quarters, but maybe more than two players in a Denver uniform could decide to play well the rest of the game. Just as a treat for us fans. – 11:09 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The stuff LeBron has done tonight should be unfathomable for someone his age. – 11:09 PM
The stuff LeBron has done tonight should be unfathomable for someone his age. – 11:09 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Guard the soon to be 3x MVP because AD can’t afford to risk his 3rd foul on one end.
Get an And 1 despite an Open Field Tackle on the other end.
Year 21.
Oldest player in the league. – 11:09 PM
Guard the soon to be 3x MVP because AD can’t afford to risk his 3rd foul on one end.
Get an And 1 despite an Open Field Tackle on the other end.
Year 21.
Oldest player in the league. – 11:09 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
KCP gave LeBron a hard foul on that break, but LeBron somehow got it to go after absorbing the contact. He makes the and-one free throw to put L.A. up 56-44 – equaling the largest lead LAL had in Game 1. – 11:08 PM
KCP gave LeBron a hard foul on that break, but LeBron somehow got it to go after absorbing the contact. He makes the and-one free throw to put L.A. up 56-44 – equaling the largest lead LAL had in Game 1. – 11:08 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray needs to give that ball up to Nikola Jokic. That’s another bad decision, and it led to a LeBron James And-1 in transition because he didn’t get back.
He’s got 4 points on 2/10 from the field. – 11:08 PM
Jamal Murray needs to give that ball up to Nikola Jokic. That’s another bad decision, and it led to a LeBron James And-1 in transition because he didn’t get back.
He’s got 4 points on 2/10 from the field. – 11:08 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Biggest difference from last year’s series so far is AD has been successful attacking Jokic 1 on 1. – 11:07 PM
Biggest difference from last year’s series so far is AD has been successful attacking Jokic 1 on 1. – 11:07 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Davis is now 11 for 12 after two more makes, and is up to 24 points.
Lakers lead 53-44 with 1:31 to play in the half. – 11:07 PM
Davis is now 11 for 12 after two more makes, and is up to 24 points.
Lakers lead 53-44 with 1:31 to play in the half. – 11:07 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis is rolling offensively: 20 points on 9-10 shooting. – 11:04 PM
Anthony Davis is rolling offensively: 20 points on 9-10 shooting. – 11:04 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis has 20 points on 9-for-10 shooting. He’s been awesome on both ends. – 11:03 PM
Anthony Davis has 20 points on 9-for-10 shooting. He’s been awesome on both ends. – 11:03 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Davis is scoring at will on Jokic, now 8 for 9 towards 18 points with 6 boards to put LAL up 47-39. – 11:03 PM
Davis is scoring at will on Jokic, now 8 for 9 towards 18 points with 6 boards to put LAL up 47-39. – 11:03 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Nuggets PG play right now is the reason they find themselves down.
Reggie and Jamal both with another slow start. Time to wake up and get going as D Lo in on fire and leading the way for the Lakers. – 11:00 PM
Nuggets PG play right now is the reason they find themselves down.
Reggie and Jamal both with another slow start. Time to wake up and get going as D Lo in on fire and leading the way for the Lakers. – 11:00 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets just aren’t defending well in this first half….The rotations are slow, they aren’t defending well in space. Part of this is the Lakers have been pretty disciplined offensively so far. But the Nuggets are definitely helping out a bit – 11:00 PM
The Nuggets just aren’t defending well in this first half….The rotations are slow, they aren’t defending well in space. Part of this is the Lakers have been pretty disciplined offensively so far. But the Nuggets are definitely helping out a bit – 11:00 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Joker’s gotta find more shot opportunities for himself here. Settles the team down when he scores, and the team needs him to attack this matchup at the rim. – 10:59 PM
Joker’s gotta find more shot opportunities for himself here. Settles the team down when he scores, and the team needs him to attack this matchup at the rim. – 10:59 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Through 6 quarters, AD has been the best player in this series. This is the best he’s played since the 2020 WCF… vs Denver. – 10:59 PM
Through 6 quarters, AD has been the best player in this series. This is the best he’s played since the 2020 WCF… vs Denver. – 10:59 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
AD has been locked in during this first half: 16 pts (7-8), 6 rebs, ast, blk – 10:58 PM
AD has been locked in during this first half: 16 pts (7-8), 6 rebs, ast, blk – 10:58 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Taurean Prince’s 3-pointer gives the Lakers a 45-37 lead with 4:40 left in the first half. Timeout Denver. – 10:58 PM
Taurean Prince’s 3-pointer gives the Lakers a 45-37 lead with 4:40 left in the first half. Timeout Denver. – 10:58 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL totaling 8 turnovers already has limited their ability to take advantage of DEN shooting only 35.9% thus far.
But Davis not missing (now 7 for 8) has them up 42-37. – 10:58 PM
LAL totaling 8 turnovers already has limited their ability to take advantage of DEN shooting only 35.9% thus far.
But Davis not missing (now 7 for 8) has them up 42-37. – 10:58 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jokic appears to have hurt his ankle on that fall a few possessions back. He is moving gingerly. – 10:57 PM
Jokic appears to have hurt his ankle on that fall a few possessions back. He is moving gingerly. – 10:57 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Denver already has five offensive rebounds midway through the second quarter. That continues to be a swing factor going against LA. – 10:57 PM
Denver already has five offensive rebounds midway through the second quarter. That continues to be a swing factor going against LA. – 10:57 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis has been spectacular in these two games.
He’s 6 for 7 for 14 points with 5 boards, 1 assist and 1 block thus far tonight. – 10:56 PM
Anthony Davis has been spectacular in these two games.
He’s 6 for 7 for 14 points with 5 boards, 1 assist and 1 block thus far tonight. – 10:56 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
MPJ and Joker are a combined 5/7 from 3.
The rest of the team is 0/12. – 10:55 PM
MPJ and Joker are a combined 5/7 from 3.
The rest of the team is 0/12. – 10:55 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers end up even with Denver in the non-Jokic, non-AD minutes, as Russell hit 2 more 3’s, but LAL made a few costly mistakes leading to easy Nuggets points. – 10:53 PM
Lakers end up even with Denver in the non-Jokic, non-AD minutes, as Russell hit 2 more 3’s, but LAL made a few costly mistakes leading to easy Nuggets points. – 10:53 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
D’Angelo Russell (15 points) has made all five of his 3PAs so far.
Lakers leading Nuggets 36-32 early in 2Q. – 10:52 PM
D’Angelo Russell (15 points) has made all five of his 3PAs so far.
Lakers leading Nuggets 36-32 early in 2Q. – 10:52 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Lakers badly need this version of D’Angelo Russell. Denver played him off the floor last year, he was 1-9 from three in Game 1. On fire to start Game 2. – 10:51 PM
Lakers badly need this version of D’Angelo Russell. Denver played him off the floor last year, he was 1-9 from three in Game 1. On fire to start Game 2. – 10:51 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Aaron Gordon has killed LAL on the offensive glass for the past few years, and his first one tonight led to his own 2 FT’s, getting Denver within 1. – 10:51 PM
Aaron Gordon has killed LAL on the offensive glass for the past few years, and his first one tonight led to his own 2 FT’s, getting Denver within 1. – 10:51 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Welp, that didn’t stop LeBron from driving to the hole. LBJ to the line. – 10:48 PM
Welp, that didn’t stop LeBron from driving to the hole. LBJ to the line. – 10:48 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Nikola Jokic already has a double-double (10 pts, 10 rebs) at the end of the first quarter 😲 pic.twitter.com/H9DGNSRWLz – 10:46 PM
Nikola Jokic already has a double-double (10 pts, 10 rebs) at the end of the first quarter 😲 pic.twitter.com/H9DGNSRWLz – 10:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Nuggets win a challenge on a call on Murray with LeBron driving to the rim, saying Murray got the ball.
Denver ball with 11:31 to play in the 2nd Q, LAL up 4. – 10:46 PM
Nuggets win a challenge on a call on Murray with LeBron driving to the rim, saying Murray got the ball.
Denver ball with 11:31 to play in the 2nd Q, LAL up 4. – 10:46 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Denver’s challenge is successful, and since the Nuggets imminently grabbed the rebound, they retain possession – 10:45 PM
Denver’s challenge is successful, and since the Nuggets imminently grabbed the rebound, they retain possession – 10:45 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
LeBron dared them to challenge it and they foolishly took the bait despite the fact that Murray *clearly* slaps him dead on the wrist. – 10:44 PM
LeBron dared them to challenge it and they foolishly took the bait despite the fact that Murray *clearly* slaps him dead on the wrist. – 10:44 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Scott Foster called a foul on Jamal Murray defending LeBron James in transition.
Michael Malone swiftly challenges.
The crowd reaction was…strong. – 10:43 PM
Scott Foster called a foul on Jamal Murray defending LeBron James in transition.
Michael Malone swiftly challenges.
The crowd reaction was…strong. – 10:43 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Key stretch here … this LeBron-led bench unit with Hayes in has been really good. Lakers didn’t get to it in Game 1 since LeBron played the entire 1st Q.
Jokic is sitting, so, a chance for LAL to make a push. – 10:43 PM
Key stretch here … this LeBron-led bench unit with Hayes in has been really good. Lakers didn’t get to it in Game 1 since LeBron played the entire 1st Q.
Jokic is sitting, so, a chance for LAL to make a push. – 10:43 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
That’s not a foul. The Nuggets are going to win this challenge easily – 10:43 PM
That’s not a foul. The Nuggets are going to win this challenge easily – 10:43 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I missed the first quarter (and will likely miss the second) due to Knicks-Sixers stuff, but it looks like DLo has finally gotten a little comfortable against Denver, so that’s nice. – 10:41 PM
I missed the first quarter (and will likely miss the second) due to Knicks-Sixers stuff, but it looks like DLo has finally gotten a little comfortable against Denver, so that’s nice. – 10:41 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Lakers 28, Nuggets 24
LA’s offensive organization and execution were much better compared to the second half of Game 1. AD has 10 points and 5 rebounds. He defended Nikola Jokic about as well as possible. Jokic still has 10 points and 10 rebounds. DLo has 9 pts. – 10:40 PM
First quarter: Lakers 28, Nuggets 24
LA’s offensive organization and execution were much better compared to the second half of Game 1. AD has 10 points and 5 rebounds. He defended Nikola Jokic about as well as possible. Jokic still has 10 points and 10 rebounds. DLo has 9 pts. – 10:40 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
All in all, a 2nd straight good 1st Q for the Lakers, as they hold a 28-24 lead.
LAL missed a few great looks at the rim as well, but held the Nuggets to 9 of 25 shooting, with Anthony Davis all over the place. – 10:39 PM
All in all, a 2nd straight good 1st Q for the Lakers, as they hold a 28-24 lead.
LAL missed a few great looks at the rim as well, but held the Nuggets to 9 of 25 shooting, with Anthony Davis all over the place. – 10:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
10 points and 10 rebounds for Nikola Jokic in the first quarter.
He missed one shot, a block by Anthony Davis. – 10:39 PM
10 points and 10 rebounds for Nikola Jokic in the first quarter.
He missed one shot, a block by Anthony Davis. – 10:39 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
End of the first quarter here at Ball Arena. The Nuggets trail the Lakers 28-24…..Denver is shooting 36 percent from the field and 30 percent from 3…The Lakers are at 52 percent from the field. With those numbers, the Lakers should probably be up a bit more – 10:39 PM
End of the first quarter here at Ball Arena. The Nuggets trail the Lakers 28-24…..Denver is shooting 36 percent from the field and 30 percent from 3…The Lakers are at 52 percent from the field. With those numbers, the Lakers should probably be up a bit more – 10:39 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers lead 28-24 after 1st Q. AD 10p on 4-of-5 shooting 5r 1b. Jokic 10p on 3-of-4 shooting 10r 2s. – 10:39 PM
The Lakers lead 28-24 after 1st Q. AD 10p on 4-of-5 shooting 5r 1b. Jokic 10p on 3-of-4 shooting 10r 2s. – 10:39 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
First quarter of game two felt a bit like the first quarter of game 1. Nuggets still looking for their rhythm on O. – 10:39 PM
First quarter of game two felt a bit like the first quarter of game 1. Nuggets still looking for their rhythm on O. – 10:39 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
That “Most Series Wins When Losing Game 1” graphic TNT just showed was wrong. It actually should’ve read this:
1: Lakers- 15
2: Celtics- 14
3: LeBron James- 12 – 10:38 PM
That “Most Series Wins When Losing Game 1” graphic TNT just showed was wrong. It actually should’ve read this:
1: Lakers- 15
2: Celtics- 14
3: LeBron James- 12 – 10:38 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
First quarter comes to an end with the Lakers sporting a four-point lead, 28-24. – 10:38 PM
First quarter comes to an end with the Lakers sporting a four-point lead, 28-24. – 10:38 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Jokic grabbing ever board out there it seems. He’s up to 9 while AD has 4.
Both teams crashing the glass, tho. 11 apiece. – 10:38 PM
Jokic grabbing ever board out there it seems. He’s up to 9 while AD has 4.
Both teams crashing the glass, tho. 11 apiece. – 10:38 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Rui Hachimura has twice gotten all the way to the rim, but missed a pair of layups he typically makes.
LAL lead 28-22 with 1:12 to play nonetheless, holding DEN to 40.9% FG’s thus far. – 10:35 PM
Rui Hachimura has twice gotten all the way to the rim, but missed a pair of layups he typically makes.
LAL lead 28-22 with 1:12 to play nonetheless, holding DEN to 40.9% FG’s thus far. – 10:35 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Full ESPN story on Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt eyeing a return to action as early as Game 3 against Denver later this week bit.ly/3UdDfKh – 10:35 PM
Full ESPN story on Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt eyeing a return to action as early as Game 3 against Denver later this week bit.ly/3UdDfKh – 10:35 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Really glad MPJ came to play to start the game while everybody else gets in some calisthenics early. – 10:32 PM
Really glad MPJ came to play to start the game while everybody else gets in some calisthenics early. – 10:32 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
One of the BEST blocks I’ve ever seen from LeBron… Looked crazy in realtime here in Denver pic.twitter.com/yTGytU1tPN – 10:32 PM
One of the BEST blocks I’ve ever seen from LeBron… Looked crazy in realtime here in Denver pic.twitter.com/yTGytU1tPN – 10:32 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic looked at the scoreboard and said “fine” and started going to work. It’s really nice not to have to worry about slow starts because the best player in the world is always around to get things on track. – 10:32 PM
Jokic looked at the scoreboard and said “fine” and started going to work. It’s really nice not to have to worry about slow starts because the best player in the world is always around to get things on track. – 10:32 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jokic scored on consecutive possessions, a late shot clock 3, then a layup after rolling to the rim and getting a pocket pass from KCP with Davis jumping out to Caldwell-Pope.
Time out Lakers, with Denver cutting the 10-point lead in half, to 24-19. – 10:30 PM
Jokic scored on consecutive possessions, a late shot clock 3, then a layup after rolling to the rim and getting a pocket pass from KCP with Davis jumping out to Caldwell-Pope.
Time out Lakers, with Denver cutting the 10-point lead in half, to 24-19. – 10:30 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Nuggets cut L.A.’s 10-point lead in half, down to 24-19, and Darvin Ham calls a quick timeout with 3:22 remaining in 1Q. – 10:30 PM
The Nuggets cut L.A.’s 10-point lead in half, down to 24-19, and Darvin Ham calls a quick timeout with 3:22 remaining in 1Q. – 10:30 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets have started the trolling earlier than Game 1. They keep playing with fire in these Lakers games early on. – 10:28 PM
The Nuggets have started the trolling earlier than Game 1. They keep playing with fire in these Lakers games early on. – 10:28 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The first time Jokic challenged Davis tonight resulted in Davis blocking Jokic.
Here’s what Jokic did in Game 1:
Vs Anthony Davis: 2 of 7 FG’s, 1 of 2 3’s, 5 points, 2 assists
Rui Hachimura: 8 of 10 FG’s, 16 points, 2 assists
LeBron James: 6 of 7 FG’s, 12 points – 10:27 PM
The first time Jokic challenged Davis tonight resulted in Davis blocking Jokic.
Here’s what Jokic did in Game 1:
Vs Anthony Davis: 2 of 7 FG’s, 1 of 2 3’s, 5 points, 2 assists
Rui Hachimura: 8 of 10 FG’s, 16 points, 2 assists
LeBron James: 6 of 7 FG’s, 12 points – 10:27 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
A win tonight would be HUGE for the Lakers’ momentum if they indeed get Vando and Wood back for Game 3 in LA.
Off to a solid start with a six-point lead with 6:37 left in the first quarter. – 10:24 PM
A win tonight would be HUGE for the Lakers’ momentum if they indeed get Vando and Wood back for Game 3 in LA.
Off to a solid start with a six-point lead with 6:37 left in the first quarter. – 10:24 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers are up 15-9 early. DEN timeout. Rui Hachimura had this to say about LAL’s 12-point lead in Game 1: “Even though we’re up, we’re down, we can’t relax. We just got to keep pushing. That’s the championship team. They know exactly what they’re doing.” – 10:24 PM
The Lakers are up 15-9 early. DEN timeout. Rui Hachimura had this to say about LAL’s 12-point lead in Game 1: “Even though we’re up, we’re down, we can’t relax. We just got to keep pushing. That’s the championship team. They know exactly what they’re doing.” – 10:24 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
This block by LeBron is the same he pulled on Thiago Splitter in 2013 pic.twitter.com/MLA3Ir5zZw – 10:23 PM
This block by LeBron is the same he pulled on Thiago Splitter in 2013 pic.twitter.com/MLA3Ir5zZw – 10:23 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Another strong start for the Lakers in Game 2 vs. the Nuggets, with LAL leading 15-9 midway through the 1Q after LeBron James’ hit ahead pass to Anthony Davis for a dunk, with DEN calling a timeout. – 10:23 PM
Another strong start for the Lakers in Game 2 vs. the Nuggets, with LAL leading 15-9 midway through the 1Q after LeBron James’ hit ahead pass to Anthony Davis for a dunk, with DEN calling a timeout. – 10:23 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Someone better at the internet than me please put the LeBron block on Jamal side by side with the Finals block on Splitter from TEN YEARS AGO. – 10:23 PM
Someone better at the internet than me please put the LeBron block on Jamal side by side with the Finals block on Splitter from TEN YEARS AGO. – 10:23 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
Who’s going to tell Anthony Davis?
theathletic.com/5433545/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/JNZfUfOkv5 – 10:22 PM
Who’s going to tell Anthony Davis?
theathletic.com/5433545/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/JNZfUfOkv5 – 10:22 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
That block and outlet pass might be the two best plays LeBron has made this entire season. – 10:22 PM
That block and outlet pass might be the two best plays LeBron has made this entire season. – 10:22 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Similar to Game 1, the Lakers have opened Game 2 strong. They’re up 15-9 with 6:37 left in the first quarter. DLo has 9 points (three 3s). He hasn’t missed a shot. Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura are more involved offensively early. Denver is shooting 33.3%. – 10:21 PM
Similar to Game 1, the Lakers have opened Game 2 strong. They’re up 15-9 with 6:37 left in the first quarter. DLo has 9 points (three 3s). He hasn’t missed a shot. Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura are more involved offensively early. Denver is shooting 33.3%. – 10:21 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A second straight strong start for the Lakers here, as they go up 15-9 into the first time out, punctuated by a beautifully quick pass from LeBron to AD in transition for a dunk.
LeBron also had an and-1, plus a ridiculous block of Jamal Murray at the rim on the defensive end. – 10:21 PM
A second straight strong start for the Lakers here, as they go up 15-9 into the first time out, punctuated by a beautifully quick pass from LeBron to AD in transition for a dunk.
LeBron also had an and-1, plus a ridiculous block of Jamal Murray at the rim on the defensive end. – 10:21 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets trail the Lakers 15-9 early on and Michael Malone takes a rage timeout. After Game 1 he mentioned how the Lakers like to leak after contesting jumpers, and they just got a run out from AD on that very play…. – 10:21 PM
The Nuggets trail the Lakers 15-9 early on and Michael Malone takes a rage timeout. After Game 1 he mentioned how the Lakers like to leak after contesting jumpers, and they just got a run out from AD on that very play…. – 10:21 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Looking a lot like Game 1 so far with the Lakers locked in, but this time around they’ve got D’Angelo hitting shots, which could be a game-changer tonight – 10:19 PM
Looking a lot like Game 1 so far with the Lakers locked in, but this time around they’ve got D’Angelo hitting shots, which could be a game-changer tonight – 10:19 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
D’Angelo Russell is chewing on his mouthguard like Steph and he’s shooting like him, too. – 10:19 PM
D’Angelo Russell is chewing on his mouthguard like Steph and he’s shooting like him, too. – 10:19 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray’s decision making on both ends of the floor has been absolutely terrible to start. – 10:19 PM
Jamal Murray’s decision making on both ends of the floor has been absolutely terrible to start. – 10:19 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
D’Angelo Russell is 3-for-3 from 3 to start Game 2 after going 1-for-9 from deep in Game 1. – 10:18 PM
D’Angelo Russell is 3-for-3 from 3 to start Game 2 after going 1-for-9 from deep in Game 1. – 10:18 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
D’Angelo Russell makes his first three shots (all 3s) for 9 early points against the Nuggets. – 10:18 PM
D’Angelo Russell makes his first three shots (all 3s) for 9 early points against the Nuggets. – 10:18 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
D’Angelo Russell said he liked the shots he was getting in Game 1, they just weren’t going in … and was exited about Game 2.
He opens Game 2 by hitting his first 3 triples, helping LAL take an 11-5 lead. – 10:18 PM
D’Angelo Russell said he liked the shots he was getting in Game 1, they just weren’t going in … and was exited about Game 2.
He opens Game 2 by hitting his first 3 triples, helping LAL take an 11-5 lead. – 10:18 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, out since Feb. 1 with a right midfoot sprain, is eyeing a return to the court as early as Game 3 of L.A.’s first round series with the Denver Nuggets, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN on Monday. – 10:17 PM
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, out since Feb. 1 with a right midfoot sprain, is eyeing a return to the court as early as Game 3 of L.A.’s first round series with the Denver Nuggets, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN on Monday. – 10:17 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Huge confidence 3s for DLo and follows it with LeBron with a nasty block at the rim. – 10:17 PM
Huge confidence 3s for DLo and follows it with LeBron with a nasty block at the rim. – 10:17 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Hey @kevinwildes what happened on that funk attempt on LeBron? – 10:17 PM
Hey @kevinwildes what happened on that funk attempt on LeBron? – 10:17 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Two big 3s to start Game 2 from DLo. He’s already surpassed his total from Game 1 in less than three minutes. – 10:17 PM
Two big 3s to start Game 2 from DLo. He’s already surpassed his total from Game 1 in less than three minutes. – 10:17 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray tried LeBron James at the rim. It did not go well for Jamal.
Lakers up 6-5 early behind D’Angelo Russell’s 2-2 start from 3-point range. – 10:17 PM
Jamal Murray tried LeBron James at the rim. It did not go well for Jamal.
Lakers up 6-5 early behind D’Angelo Russell’s 2-2 start from 3-point range. – 10:17 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
LeBron just yeeted a Jamal Murray dunk attempt into the seats. – 10:17 PM
LeBron just yeeted a Jamal Murray dunk attempt into the seats. – 10:17 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis is guarding Nikola Jokic to start Game 2 of Lakers-Nuggets. – 10:14 PM
Anthony Davis is guarding Nikola Jokic to start Game 2 of Lakers-Nuggets. – 10:14 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Denver Nuggets fans!!!! How you feeling about Game 2!!!!!!!!!!!!! – 10:13 PM
Denver Nuggets fans!!!! How you feeling about Game 2!!!!!!!!!!!!! – 10:13 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers will have to find a way to be better on the glass tonight.
Here are the rebounding advantages for Denver in the last 3 games:
April 20 (Game 1): 49-40 (15-6 offensive)
March 2: 47-31 (11-6)
Feb. 8: 50-39 (14-10) – 10:13 PM
Lakers will have to find a way to be better on the glass tonight.
Here are the rebounding advantages for Denver in the last 3 games:
April 20 (Game 1): 49-40 (15-6 offensive)
March 2: 47-31 (11-6)
Feb. 8: 50-39 (14-10) – 10:13 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright Nuggets fans, it’s time for Game 2 of the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Can Denver maintain their homecourt? Big pressure moment.
Let’s basketball. – 10:11 PM
Alright Nuggets fans, it’s time for Game 2 of the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Can Denver maintain their homecourt? Big pressure moment.
Let’s basketball. – 10:11 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets-Lakers Watch Along
I’m on the mic for play-by-play. Ask the fellas questions, keep an ear out for the Wind Chimes.
📺 Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=EuixwU… pic.twitter.com/LNXQw0glV6 – 10:08 PM
Nuggets-Lakers Watch Along
I’m on the mic for play-by-play. Ask the fellas questions, keep an ear out for the Wind Chimes.
📺 Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=EuixwU… pic.twitter.com/LNXQw0glV6 – 10:08 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets Game 2 starters vs. Lakers:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 10:00 PM
Nuggets Game 2 starters vs. Lakers:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 10:00 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Starting 🖐
#MileHighPlayoffs | #Road2Gold pic.twitter.com/kd60NPS1Pg – 9:39 PM
Starting 🖐
#MileHighPlayoffs | #Road2Gold pic.twitter.com/kd60NPS1Pg – 9:39 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Cavs go up 2-0 on the Magic.
They haven’t won a playoff series since taking Game 7 of the 2018 East Finals in Boston.
If Cleveland and Boston advance, it will be the 9th time they’d meet in the playoffs, but just the second without LeBron James or Larry Bird. (1976 ECF) – 9:37 PM
Cavs go up 2-0 on the Magic.
They haven’t won a playoff series since taking Game 7 of the 2018 East Finals in Boston.
If Cleveland and Boston advance, it will be the 9th time they’d meet in the playoffs, but just the second without LeBron James or Larry Bird. (1976 ECF) – 9:37 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Tonight’s starters
@ToyotaSoCal | #SuitingUpTogether pic.twitter.com/lzfGUw41TW – 9:36 PM
Tonight’s starters
@ToyotaSoCal | #SuitingUpTogether pic.twitter.com/lzfGUw41TW – 9:36 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters for Game 2 vs. Denver:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Record as starters: 19-7 – 9:34 PM
Lakers’ starters for Game 2 vs. Denver:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Record as starters: 19-7 – 9:34 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“It’s like s***. I don’t know what to do.”
“Darvin Ham on game planning for Jokic 😅
(via @DMacSportsCO)
pic.twitter.com/U3dTIJ4rIO – 9:30 PM
“It’s like s***. I don’t know what to do.”
“Darvin Ham on game planning for Jokic 😅
(via @DMacSportsCO)
pic.twitter.com/U3dTIJ4rIO – 9:30 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
LIVE in the Pregame Lounge with the fellas @BrendanVogt, @DLineCo and @DuvalierJohnson
Let’s preview Game 2
– Game Notes
– Adjustments coming from the Lakers
– Areas of improvement for the Nuggets
– Best @bet365_us bets
🎧 Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=xO9Mw8… pic.twitter.com/gT3cHbaxBs – 9:28 PM
LIVE in the Pregame Lounge with the fellas @BrendanVogt, @DLineCo and @DuvalierJohnson
Let’s preview Game 2
– Game Notes
– Adjustments coming from the Lakers
– Areas of improvement for the Nuggets
– Best @bet365_us bets
🎧 Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=xO9Mw8… pic.twitter.com/gT3cHbaxBs – 9:28 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis (low back soreness) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Denver. – 9:27 PM
Anthony Davis (low back soreness) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Denver. – 9:27 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Where is everyone watching tonight’s game from?
#MileHighPlayoffs | #Road2Gold pic.twitter.com/qclzRAfxFS – 9:26 PM
Where is everyone watching tonight’s game from?
#MileHighPlayoffs | #Road2Gold pic.twitter.com/qclzRAfxFS – 9:26 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
We’re doing the K Bros family Seder, and the prayer book references the Jews receiving “manna from heaven,” which led to a “Kentavious Caldwell-Pope” joke only Brian and I understood. AK – 9:03 PM
We’re doing the K Bros family Seder, and the prayer book references the Jews receiving “manna from heaven,” which led to a “Kentavious Caldwell-Pope” joke only Brian and I understood. AK – 9:03 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Darvin Ham: on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do.”
pic.twitter.com/Sy3mscfygd – 9:02 PM
Darvin Ham: on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do.”
pic.twitter.com/Sy3mscfygd – 9:02 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Darwin Ham: on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do.”
pic.twitter.com/Sy3mscfygd – 9:00 PM
Darwin Ham: on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do.”
pic.twitter.com/Sy3mscfygd – 9:00 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
I just made my first significant sports bet since the Super Bowl. Maybe I’m crazy, and maybe I’ll regret it, but I actually think the Lakers win tonight.
Hard to beat a team 10x in a row! – 8:58 PM
I just made my first significant sports bet since the Super Bowl. Maybe I’m crazy, and maybe I’ll regret it, but I actually think the Lakers win tonight.
Hard to beat a team 10x in a row! – 8:58 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Tonight’s threads
@bibigoUSA x #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/g8dCKIrl8r – 8:54 PM
Tonight’s threads
@bibigoUSA x #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/g8dCKIrl8r – 8:54 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do. You just gotta go out there and try to be as disciplined as possible, aggressive and consistent. And have a next-play mentality, man. … Kid is a generational-type player.” – 8:51 PM
Darvin Ham on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do. You just gotta go out there and try to be as disciplined as possible, aggressive and consistent. And have a next-play mentality, man. … Kid is a generational-type player.” – 8:51 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron James & Nikola Jokic locked in 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/we5aEKAi6I – 8:48 PM
LeBron James & Nikola Jokic locked in 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/we5aEKAi6I – 8:48 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell warming up… Gonna need a big game from these two pic.twitter.com/9z2Cstq066 – 8:46 PM
Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell warming up… Gonna need a big game from these two pic.twitter.com/9z2Cstq066 – 8:46 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
“It’s like ‘Shit, I don’t know what to do,” Ham says of trying to guard Nikola Jokic, given his size and offensive versatility. – 8:45 PM
“It’s like ‘Shit, I don’t know what to do,” Ham says of trying to guard Nikola Jokic, given his size and offensive versatility. – 8:45 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham says Jarred Vanderbilt went through extensive work at shootaround today and the Lakers are going to see how he responds to determine his progression to returning. – 8:43 PM
Darvin Ham says Jarred Vanderbilt went through extensive work at shootaround today and the Lakers are going to see how he responds to determine his progression to returning. – 8:43 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham says the Lakers will be back to their normal rotation for Game 2. – 8:41 PM
Darvin Ham says the Lakers will be back to their normal rotation for Game 2. – 8:41 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham says Jarred Vanderbilt “exerted himself at a pretty high level” on Monday after shootaround and the team will see how Vanderbilt’s right foot and body responds on Tuesday to determine where the forward is in his return progression. – 8:40 PM
Darvin Ham says Jarred Vanderbilt “exerted himself at a pretty high level” on Monday after shootaround and the team will see how Vanderbilt’s right foot and body responds on Tuesday to determine where the forward is in his return progression. – 8:40 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Darvin Ham says one of the emphases for tonight’s game is playing with more pace.
Interesting given some the Lakers looked a little tired late in Game 1. – 8:39 PM
Darvin Ham says one of the emphases for tonight’s game is playing with more pace.
Interesting given some the Lakers looked a little tired late in Game 1. – 8:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I asked Michael Malone about Anthony Davis guarding Nikola Jokic 1-on-1 and what the Nuggets are hoping to accomplish in those situations.
“We’re not going to change our game plan.” pic.twitter.com/PC74TAk67X – 8:34 PM
I asked Michael Malone about Anthony Davis guarding Nikola Jokic 1-on-1 and what the Nuggets are hoping to accomplish in those situations.
“We’re not going to change our game plan.” pic.twitter.com/PC74TAk67X – 8:34 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Here’s Michael Malone on how the Nuggets can get more free throws:
“Well, I really don’t know the answer to that.” pic.twitter.com/oa3l1D78V1 – 8:25 PM
Here’s Michael Malone on how the Nuggets can get more free throws:
“Well, I really don’t know the answer to that.” pic.twitter.com/oa3l1D78V1 – 8:25 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis was 0-for-4 from 3 in Game 1, with mostly open looks when DEN sagged off him. Since the 2020 postseason when AD shot 38.3% from 3 and hit a game-winning triple against the Nuggets, he’s shot just 7-for-30 from 3 in 22 postseason games (23.3%) – 8:17 PM
Anthony Davis was 0-for-4 from 3 in Game 1, with mostly open looks when DEN sagged off him. Since the 2020 postseason when AD shot 38.3% from 3 and hit a game-winning triple against the Nuggets, he’s shot just 7-for-30 from 3 in 22 postseason games (23.3%) – 8:17 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
LeBron James warming up early again. pic.twitter.com/maIEiGBuHj – 7:53 PM
LeBron James warming up early again. pic.twitter.com/maIEiGBuHj – 7:53 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Some post work for LeBron with Phil Handy pic.twitter.com/L3kQL7XxtZ – 7:51 PM
Some post work for LeBron with Phil Handy pic.twitter.com/L3kQL7XxtZ – 7:51 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Calm before the storm… Game 2 incoming: Lakers @ Nuggets pic.twitter.com/RAATdnKAW2 – 7:27 PM
Calm before the storm… Game 2 incoming: Lakers @ Nuggets pic.twitter.com/RAATdnKAW2 – 7:27 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
What I’m watching for in Game 2 tonight vs. Lakers:
– Aaron Gordon’s foul trouble
The biggest reason why the Lakers built a double-digit lead in the 1st half of Game 1 were the two 1st quarter fouls they drew on Aaron Gordon. It changed the feel and tone of the 1st half. The – 7:17 PM
What I’m watching for in Game 2 tonight vs. Lakers:
– Aaron Gordon’s foul trouble
The biggest reason why the Lakers built a double-digit lead in the 1st half of Game 1 were the two 1st quarter fouls they drew on Aaron Gordon. It changed the feel and tone of the 1st half. The – 7:17 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
In a surprise to nobody who has followed their history of tiebreaker luck, the @utahjazz drop a spot in the draft and will pick 29th (via the OKC Thunder) while the @nuggets will select 28th.
#TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/nllMGSw8kf – 6:55 PM
In a surprise to nobody who has followed their history of tiebreaker luck, the @utahjazz drop a spot in the draft and will pick 29th (via the OKC Thunder) while the @nuggets will select 28th.
#TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/nllMGSw8kf – 6:55 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Today’s #GoodWord is Live! With guest @DarthAmin! We hit on all the Game 1’s, how Amin expects KD to respond to Ant calling him old, the Lakers-Nuggets, Dame time and Amin’s REAL DPOY
🍎: tinyurl.com/mrf8nrey
✳️: tinyurl.com/mwyzbuvr
📺: youtu.be/G2KCvbnHIt0 – 6:31 PM
Today’s #GoodWord is Live! With guest @DarthAmin! We hit on all the Game 1’s, how Amin expects KD to respond to Ant calling him old, the Lakers-Nuggets, Dame time and Amin’s REAL DPOY
🍎: tinyurl.com/mrf8nrey
✳️: tinyurl.com/mwyzbuvr
📺: youtu.be/G2KCvbnHIt0 – 6:31 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
NBA Draft news: Nuggets won the tiebreaker coin flip and now hold the 28th overall selection in the 1st round. Utah (via OKC) picks 29th. – 6:15 PM
NBA Draft news: Nuggets won the tiebreaker coin flip and now hold the 28th overall selection in the 1st round. Utah (via OKC) picks 29th. – 6:15 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers finished second in a 4-way tiebreaker for the 2024 NBA Draft order after closing the season tied with Philly, Orlando and Indiana with 47 wins.
The teams will pick as follows:
16) Sixers
17) Lakers
18) Magic
19) Pacers – 5:46 PM
The Lakers finished second in a 4-way tiebreaker for the 2024 NBA Draft order after closing the season tied with Philly, Orlando and Indiana with 47 wins.
The teams will pick as follows:
16) Sixers
17) Lakers
18) Magic
19) Pacers – 5:46 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Pacers came 4th in a 4-way tiebreaker with the other 47-35 teams (PHI-LAL-ORL) so their pick (which goes to TOR) will be 19th overall. Raptors have the 19th & 31st picks in this summer’s draft. They’ll also have a 45.8% of keeping their own top-6 protected pick. Lottery is May 12 – 5:45 PM
Pacers came 4th in a 4-way tiebreaker with the other 47-35 teams (PHI-LAL-ORL) so their pick (which goes to TOR) will be 19th overall. Raptors have the 19th & 31st picks in this summer’s draft. They’ll also have a 45.8% of keeping their own top-6 protected pick. Lottery is May 12 – 5:45 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
How are we feeling about tonight’s lakers-Nuggets game?
And what do you expect to be the top adjustment or storyline? pic.twitter.com/16rP64lKCo – 5:13 PM
How are we feeling about tonight’s lakers-Nuggets game?
And what do you expect to be the top adjustment or storyline? pic.twitter.com/16rP64lKCo – 5:13 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Kerr sees similarities between Brandin Podziemski and Lakers favorite warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/22/ste… pic.twitter.com/QTqTm6NEoO – 4:05 PM
Kerr sees similarities between Brandin Podziemski and Lakers favorite warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/22/ste… pic.twitter.com/QTqTm6NEoO – 4:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most playoff TOV per game by a center over the last 40 years (minimum 20 games):
3.6 — Joel Embiid
3.1 — Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/SoPxGImdIL – 4:04 PM
Most playoff TOV per game by a center over the last 40 years (minimum 20 games):
3.6 — Joel Embiid
3.1 — Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/SoPxGImdIL – 4:04 PM
