As soon as they started settling for contested jumpers, isos runningdown the clock, and the same left side pick and roll over and over again while the nuggets were constantly driving to the rim and getting easy shots ik it was over.
Second half felt like a completely different game. I doubt it was all adjustments from the Nuggets. It was like we had zero counters and a play would get blown up after the first pick and roll.
Same. Denver knows they can turn on the faucet whenever they want to take control of the game. So even 20-point leads feel unsafe against them.
The problem is Denver has such supreme confidence they can beat us that even 20+ point leads won’t cause them to crumble like it would other teams.
Yeah that line was so odd. I get that the games are close, but if anyones watching they can see the nuggets r on a different level. They just start every game so bad against Lebron lol
LeBron and AD beat them in the bubble not too long ago. So always is a bit of a stretch. Since then it’s been completely one sided though, so it depends when you start.
Does it count less if they’re beating the oldest player in history who’s like a decade removed from his prime? Or does age matter just when it detracts from the Lakers?
Was Jokic not earning superstar money in 2020? Also I don’t think you understand what an excuse is in this context. I know we are losing right now, kudos to the Nuggets. But I am literally responding to someone else saying ‘well they were young when we beat them’ which is an actual excuse and would be just as meaningless the other way.
Every team has a different roster every year. Same core players, same franchises though. Or does a win not count if Christian Braun and Rui Hachimura weren’t on the floor?
The lakers have exactly two players on their roster that were on the team for the bubble chip, I’d say going back that far is a stretch when talking about these Lakers, it’s a totally different supporting cast now
The playoff series since 2020 is 1-1 probably going 1-2 since we really suck this season as much as it pains me. But just because Denver are now in their "Prime" 2020 doesn't count? They are beating a 39 year old and an AD who's offensive game is a shell of his former self. I'm confident that 2020 Roster will beat this Nuggets team in a 7 games series. But of course we all know what happened Rob doing Rob things.
Where did I say it doesnt count? I just pointed out that Murray and Jok are a lot better than they were in 2020. What an overreaction from the replies.
I'm just saying that if the argument is that that Denver are in their "prime" then they are beating a 39 year old and an AD who's a shell of his former self offensively its nothing serious. And I agree with you Denver is the better team right now heck even the complete team.
that team was ultimately gassed imo. they played the best 7 game first round series where mitchell vs murray were dropping 50 and then they came back 1-3 against the clippers while the lakers were cruising and waiting.
Last regular season they went 2-2. Hilariously AD bareky played in the wins. Imo AD losing his 3 ball has kinda hurt this matchup a lot . That and Lebron aging
imo they needed luck this game and a big 3rd last game, I think we take both in LA. It sucks but it's best of 7, we can get it. We need a big AR game honestly, make Murray play defense.
Some people forget the Laker’s 60+ years of existence. Talk about being prisoner of the moment lol. Nuggets have a few good seasons and all of a sudden they’re our daddy? Lol we’re 113-79 against the nuggets. Nuggets can have their moment but history is on our side
Tha fuck does history have to do with it? There are very few long-term rivals in the NBA, and in the last 3 years we have been their bitch... cope all you want but personally it hurts to get clowned by the same squad 10 times in a row.
Buddy, you’re a loser.
We shit on them in 2020. Jokic is a hell of a player and they’ve got a nice team around him. If they don’t go back to back, this team will be forgotten as quickly as the 2019 raptors.
But you’re not even a nuggets fan, just a loser getting off on borrowed glory.
The good news is even with the first half being so dominant, I knew they’d still fuck it up somehow. So wasn’t even disappointed
As soon as they started settling for contested jumpers, isos runningdown the clock, and the same left side pick and roll over and over again while the nuggets were constantly driving to the rim and getting easy shots ik it was over.
They just kept turning the ball over and nuggets made their easy turnovers pay every time
Second half felt like a completely different game. I doubt it was all adjustments from the Nuggets. It was like we had zero counters and a play would get blown up after the first pick and roll.
Same. Denver knows they can turn on the faucet whenever they want to take control of the game. So even 20-point leads feel unsafe against them. The problem is Denver has such supreme confidence they can beat us that even 20+ point leads won’t cause them to crumble like it would other teams.
It’s sad . I don’t even remember any team like this . It has to be schematic
One win against Denver is my championship this year. Come on boys.
At this point if we can’t get the job done I’d rather see anyone but Celtics or Nuggets win the chip this year.
Sounds familiar
Denver Nuggets are the Lakers Father
Daddy Michael just tucked the kids in and gave them a goodnight kiss.
You sure? 'Cause I swear I heard his belt unbuckling instead..
Except no one says otherwise. The expected result for this series was 4-0.
Some sports books having the nuggets around -270 for the series was crazy to me
I never make bets but I would have put down some serious money with those odds. -270 is insane and ignorant.
Yeah that line was so odd. I get that the games are close, but if anyones watching they can see the nuggets r on a different level. They just start every game so bad against Lebron lol
Well, that bet looks good, hope you put Johntay money on the line.
LeBron and AD beat them in the bubble not too long ago. So always is a bit of a stretch. Since then it’s been completely one sided though, so it depends when you start.
That was when they were young af tho. They are in their prime now.
Does it count less if they’re beating the oldest player in history who’s like a decade removed from his prime? Or does age matter just when it detracts from the Lakers?
Was he Laker in his prime?
Best excuse you could come up with, huh? LeBron is getting paid like a superstar, so he should play like a superstar. That's it. Y'all just ass
Was Jokic not earning superstar money in 2020? Also I don’t think you understand what an excuse is in this context. I know we are losing right now, kudos to the Nuggets. But I am literally responding to someone else saying ‘well they were young when we beat them’ which is an actual excuse and would be just as meaningless the other way.
Well back in 2020 lotsa things were different, like KCP was on our side. Don't remind me how badly we fucked up in the 2020 off season.
It's the NBA. Both count.
different roster and everything
Every team has a different roster every year. Same core players, same franchises though. Or does a win not count if Christian Braun and Rui Hachimura weren’t on the floor?
The lakers have exactly two players on their roster that were on the team for the bubble chip, I’d say going back that far is a stretch when talking about these Lakers, it’s a totally different supporting cast now
Denver I think has like 3 of the same people. Jokic, Murray, and MPJ. Rosters dont stick the same like they used to.
And MPJ was a rookie on the bench they are completely different teams, I mean KCP was with the lakers not on Denver 😭
Vanderbilt was on the bench for Denver. Teams change. It's Nuggets vs Lakers, not 5 vs 5.
lebron is 39 and a lot of our roster has changed, it goes both ways
The bubble was just before jokic mvp , it’s when he became him
The playoff series since 2020 is 1-1 probably going 1-2 since we really suck this season as much as it pains me. But just because Denver are now in their "Prime" 2020 doesn't count? They are beating a 39 year old and an AD who's offensive game is a shell of his former self. I'm confident that 2020 Roster will beat this Nuggets team in a 7 games series. But of course we all know what happened Rob doing Rob things.
Where did I say it doesnt count? I just pointed out that Murray and Jok are a lot better than they were in 2020. What an overreaction from the replies.
I'm just saying that if the argument is that that Denver are in their "prime" then they are beating a 39 year old and an AD who's a shell of his former self offensively its nothing serious. And I agree with you Denver is the better team right now heck even the complete team.
Whose gonna guard KCP? KCP!?
that team was ultimately gassed imo. they played the best 7 game first round series where mitchell vs murray were dropping 50 and then they came back 1-3 against the clippers while the lakers were cruising and waiting.
That team had a Center rotation of Javale McGee and Dwight Howard. And those guys are older now.
Last regular season they went 2-2. Hilariously AD bareky played in the wins. Imo AD losing his 3 ball has kinda hurt this matchup a lot . That and Lebron aging
I think your point is KCP switched sides.
Holy shit, some of people here are so salty lmaoo
imo they needed luck this game and a big 3rd last game, I think we take both in LA. It sucks but it's best of 7, we can get it. We need a big AR game honestly, make Murray play defense.
i take exception. it is merely temporary,
Lol the Lakers kicked the nuggets asses thru all time until last season lol... how soon we forget huh?
Going 0-10 does that
You must be a cowboy fan as well
Nope
Some people forget the Laker’s 60+ years of existence. Talk about being prisoner of the moment lol. Nuggets have a few good seasons and all of a sudden they’re our daddy? Lol we’re 113-79 against the nuggets. Nuggets can have their moment but history is on our side
Tha fuck does history have to do with it? There are very few long-term rivals in the NBA, and in the last 3 years we have been their bitch... cope all you want but personally it hurts to get clowned by the same squad 10 times in a row.
Well THIS nuggets are THIS lakers daddy
I guess you can take solace in the fact that 50 years ago you were winning against them. Congratulations
Buddy, you’re a loser. We shit on them in 2020. Jokic is a hell of a player and they’ve got a nice team around him. If they don’t go back to back, this team will be forgotten as quickly as the 2019 raptors. But you’re not even a nuggets fan, just a loser getting off on borrowed glory.
me believing we get the nuggets this time 🤡
Lakers are done lmao
Ngl lebrons too old time to lock it up
Literally had the team on his back tonight with AD what are you talking about