Lakers blow 20-point lead vs Nuggets in Game 2: Murray hits Buzzer Beater over AD | NBA | UNDISPUTED
Summary
TLDRThe video script from the show 'Undisputed' discusses a recent basketball game where the Lakers, despite leading by 20 points in the third quarter, ultimately lost to the Nuggets. The analysis focuses on the Lakers' inability to maintain their lead and the Nuggets' comeback, led by Jamal Murray's clutch performance and Nikola Jokic's triple-double. The commentators debate LeBron James' performance, with some suggesting he played a near-perfect game, while others criticize his decision-making in the fourth quarter. The discussion also touches on the Lakers' strategy, Anthony Davis's impact, and the psychological effect of the loss on the team. The summary concludes with the consensus that the Lakers face an uphill battle to win the series against the defending champions.
Takeaways
- 🏀 The Lakers had a significant lead but failed to maintain it, leading to a loss against the Nuggets.
- 📉 The Nuggets made a strong comeback, outscoring the Lakers 57 to 40 in the second half.
- 🚨 LeBron James had a strong performance, particularly in the fourth quarter, but a crucial shot fell short.
- 🔥 Jamal Murray was named the best clutch closer in the NBA, hitting a game-winning shot against the Lakers.
- 🚨 Anthony Davis struggled in the fourth quarter, taking only one shot and getting into foul trouble.
- 🤔 The Lakers' defensive strategies faltered, particularly against the pick and roll, which was not effectively countered by Denver.
- 👥 There was a discussion about the Lakers' reliance on LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and the need for other players to step up.
- 📈 Despite the loss, statistical analysis showed that the Lakers had been leading for the majority of the game.
- 🧐 There was a debate about whether LeBron James should have taken more responsibility in the fourth quarter or tried to involve his teammates more.
- 🏆 Nikola Jokic had a triple-double performance (27 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists), which was a significant factor in the Nuggets' victory.
- 🎯 The Lakers' loss was described as 'heartbreaking', with implications that the team's morale and psychology could be affected.
Q & A
How did the Denver Nuggets manage to win against the Lakers despite being down by 20 points?
-The Denver Nuggets made a significant comeback by outscoring the Lakers 57 to 40 in the second half. They effectively utilized their key players, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić, especially in the fourth quarter, to overturn the deficit and secure the victory.
What was LeBron James's performance like in the crucial moments of the game?
-LeBron James came close to playing an all-time great fourth quarter and was instrumental in getting the Lakers ahead with less than seven minutes left in the game. However, he missed a crucial three-pointer that would have won the game, leaving it slightly short.
What tactical changes did the Nuggets make in the second half to counter the Lakers' lead?
-The Nuggets adjusted their defensive strategy by staying home on AD during the pick and roll, which allowed them to better manage the Lakers' attacks and capitalize on their offensive plays, particularly through Jokić and Murray.
How did Jamal Murray contribute to the Nuggets' win in the fourth quarter?
-Jamal Murray was pivotal in the fourth quarter, scoring significantly including a critical fade-away jumper over Anthony Davis at the buzzer. His performance in the clutch helped the Nuggets to seal the win despite his earlier struggles in the game.
Can you describe the defensive issues faced by the Lakers in the second half of the game?
-The Lakers struggled defensively in the second half by giving up crucial three-point shots and failing to maintain consistent defense, which allowed the Nuggets to make a strong comeback and ultimately win the game.
What impact did Anthony Davis' performance have on the game?
-Anthony Davis played exceptionally well for the first three quarters, being a dominant force for the Lakers. However, he was limited to only one shot attempt in the fourth quarter, which he missed, diminishing his impact when the Lakers needed it most.
What strategic mistakes did the Lakers make in the fourth quarter?
-The Lakers failed to utilize Anthony Davis in the pick and roll, which had been effective earlier in the game. They also suffered from poor shot selection and a lack of effective defensive adjustments during the Nuggets' comeback.
How did the Nuggets' performance in the fourth quarter compare to the rest of the game?
-The Nuggets dramatically improved their performance in the fourth quarter, particularly through the contributions of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić. They were more aggressive, efficient, and clutch in their plays, which was a stark contrast to their earlier struggles.
What could LeBron James have done differently in the final moments of the game?
-LeBron James could have been more aggressive in ensuring he got the shot off successfully or facilitated a better play in the final moments. His missed three-pointer was critical and highlighted the need for better execution under pressure.
How do the results of this game affect the Lakers' strategy going forward in the series?
-The Lakers need to reassess their defensive strategies, particularly in how they handle key players like Jokić and Murray in the clutch. They also need to ensure better utilization of Anthony Davis and improve their shot selection under pressure.
Outlines
🏀 Lakers' Struggles and Nuggets' Resilience
The first paragraph discusses the Los Angeles Lakers' inability to close out games against the Denver Nuggets, despite leading by significant margins. It highlights the Nuggets' comeback in the second half and LeBron James' near game-winning shot, which falls short. The discussion also touches on Jamal Murray's clutch performance and the psychological impact on the Lakers after their loss.
📊 Analyzing the Lakers' Game Plan and Denver's Response
The second paragraph delves into the Lakers' game strategy and how the Nuggets adapted to it. It talks about the Lakers' initial success and subsequent regression to old habits, allowing the Nuggets to seize the lead. The summary also emphasizes Nikola Jokic's and Jamal Murray's pivotal roles in the Nuggets' victory and questions the Lakers' defensive choices in the fourth quarter.
🚨 LeBron's Performance and Defensive Concerns
The third paragraph focuses on LeBron James' fourth-quarter performance, his energy management, and the missed opportunity to replicate Michael Jordan's iconic moment. It also addresses defensive issues, particularly Anthony Davis' inability to effectively guard Jamal Murray, and the Nuggets' offensive adjustments that led to their victory.
🎯 Jamal Murray's Clutch Shots and Joker's Dominance
The fourth paragraph underscores Jamal Murray's clutch shooting in the fourth quarter and the challenge he presented to the Lakers' defense. It also praises Joker's (Jokic's) triple-double performance and how it set the stage for Murray's heroics. The discussion includes the Lakers' missed opportunities and the pressure they faced as a result of Denver's late-game execution.
🤔 Lakers' Fourth Quarter Collapse and Denver's Persistence
The fifth paragraph examines the Lakers' fourth quarter collapse, with LeBron James' decision-making under scrutiny. It discusses the Lakers' missed opportunities and Denver's relentless pursuit, leading to a tied game. The summary also highlights Michael Porter Jr.'s critical play and how the Nuggets' collective effort contributed to their success.
📚 Recap and Viewer Engagement
The sixth and final paragraph serves as a closing statement, inviting viewers to subscribe for more content from the show. It does not contain specific game analysis but rather acts as a call to action for the audience to stay engaged with the program for further discussions and highlights.
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Keywords
💡NBA
💡LeBron James
💡Jamal Murray
💡Nikola Jokic
💡Clutch Gene
💡Pick and Roll
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💡Game Plan
💡Playoffs
💡Triple-Double
💡Legacy
💡Foul Trouble
Highlights
The Lakers were leading by 20 points with 10 minutes left in the third quarter but failed to secure a win against the Nuggets.
Denver has beaten the Lakers ten times in a row, indicating a significant psychological advantage.
LeBron James had a strong performance, particularly in the fourth quarter, but a crucial three-pointer to win the game was just short.
Jamal Murray is recognized as one of the best clutch performers in the NBA, hitting a game-winning fadeaway shot over Anthony Davis.
The Lakers' defensive issues were highlighted, particularly in the second half of the game.
Anthony Davis, despite being an all-defensive finalist, struggled to make key defensive stops.
The Nuggets' Nikola Jokic had a triple-double performance with 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Lakers' habit of squandering leads and the Nuggets' ability to make a comeback was a recurring theme in their matchups.
LeBron James' fourth-quarter performance was a point of discussion, with some arguing he should have taken over the game earlier.
The Lakers' lack of execution on the pick and roll in the fourth quarter was noted, which was a successful strategy for them in earlier parts of the game.
Jamal Murray's fourth-quarter resurgence, after a poor shooting performance earlier, was pivotal for the Nuggets' victory.
The Nuggets' ability to score key points when needed was a significant factor in their win.
LeBron James' potential strategy for the next game is questioned, as he may need to balance between taking an early lead or preserving energy for the fourth quarter.
The Lakers' supporting cast, aside from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, was criticized for not contributing enough to secure the win.
The psychological impact of the loss on the Lakers and the implications for their future games was discussed.
The importance of the Lakers getting Anthony Davis involved in the offense, especially after his strong start, was emphasized.
The Nuggets' defensive adjustments in the fourth quarter and their focus on stopping the Lakers' key players were noted.
Transcripts
good
morning and what a
night it is time to skip the BS it's
time for Undisputed it's time for Paul
Pierce and keesan Johnson and me to dive
deep into backto back alltime shocking
finishes the last night's game TW is in
New York then in Denver but we got to
start with the Lakers the Nuggets Lakers
were up 20 with 10 minutes left in the
third quarter they were up 10 going to
the fourth quarter they're up eight with
6 minutes left they obviously should
have won and once again they did not the
nuggets have now beaten them 10 straight
times yes the Nuggets proved once again
they are the Lakers daddies by
outscoring them 57 to 40 in the second
half LeBron came very close to playing
an all-time great fourth quarter finally
played the way he's capable of playing
after five straight epic fails against
Denver in fourth quarters of playoff
games but in The Bitter
End LeBron was able to get free of kcp
so completely that kcp went Sliding Away
From Him leaving LeBron unguarded wide
open for a three that would have won it
maybe would have changed LeBron's Legacy
he had his Michael Jordan moment he had
his push off of Brian Russell game six
in Utah he had it he had it and he left
it just a little
short and it missed and Jamal Murray the
best clutch closer in the NBA everything
LeBron is not capped off a 14o fourth
quarter by hitting a fade away over the
out stretch long arm of the La Anthony
Davis at the buzzer game set and
probably first round matchup for the
Lakers so Paul before we get to
you what do you got on there aha
t-shirt you know something something
yeah oh man if this wasn't a who's your
daddy moment game then I don't know what
was ke how you feeling this morning man
I'm good man don't worry about me I'm
straight you get some sleep not really
but I'm good I'm good you know you're
not going to get no sleep when you
invested in something by the way maybe I
should get a who's your daddy shirt to
wear against Paul because I'm now two
dinners on you
but you had the Lakers in this series
and ultimately the Lakers are not going
to win and I'm man you really you really
went out and made that shirt all right
so Paul how and why did the Nuggets keep
coming back to win this instant classic
Skip it's the same story each and every
game the Lakers come out hot they get a
lead they squander the lead nuggets come
back and they
win on one hand the L ERS look like they
can beat anybody in the world that is
true they got ad who's one of he looked
like he was the best player in the world
for three quarters and I said this that
On Any Given night ad can be the best
player in the world which he was
yesterday for three
quars the Lakers just start reverting
back to Old Habits I mean second half
they give up the three they don't play
defense and they hope that somehow
magically that the Denver Nuggets will
go away no matter what the lead is so
I'll tell you what
happened Joker was Joker obviously and
this is what I want to say
Ad the all defensive finalist came out
yesterday and he was somewhat pissed off
that he wasn't on the list he very he
was pissed off that he wasn't on the
list well we see why now you had
opportunity after opportunity to come up
with big stop after big stop and he
couldn't do it now that's not to say
he's not a good Defender he's a good
Defender he's really good Defender but
when you're playing the best in the
world this is your opportunity to show
it on the other hand I thought LeBron
played the perfect game actually you
know the other nights he he came out
aggressive he had no energy for the
fourth quarter this game two he was like
all right I'm GNA let the other guys
carry us if it's close I'll win it at
the end he preserves some energy and I
was like that's exactly what they need
from LeBron he needs something left in
the tank in the fourth quarter
and in the fourth quarter he scored 12
points two huge threes he got a and one
he got another layup and I was like all
right the Lakers are going to win this
but on the flip side and on the flip
side I thought Jamal Murray did
everything in his power to say here
Lakers this is your guys' game tonight
he could he couldn't make a shot he
couldn't make a shot he was terrible in
the pick and roll yeah he didn't defend
and then the fourth quarter comes and he
just flips the switch him and Joker
he comes down they're down two makes a
shot Joker three straight play scores on
Anthony Davis oneon-one one-onone they
had been playing this guy great all day
Joker had 10 points and 10 rebounds in
the first quarter and I was just like
whoa this is going to be a big night
then they slowed him down a little bit
then he picked it back up in the second
half and now that's just me seeing the
Lakers revert back to Old Habits which
is I thought they had a great game plan
for him they were doubling them finding
other guys making them beat him which
Murray couldn't do kcp couldn't hit a
shot and these guys were all over the
place the only one who kept the Lakers
in the game was Michael Porter Jr he was
the only one that kind of like could
play last night up until the fourth
quarter third third and fourth quarter
when Joker said all right it's time it's
enough is enough yeah it's time for me
to take over the game and so the Lakers
should still be confident maybe you know
there's one thing that will probably
give the Lakers confidence I will say
this even though they've lost 10
straight nine with LeBron
they still have some things they can
lean
on in 96 Minutes they've
won they've been leading 67 minutes of
the 90 minutes they 96 Minutes they've
played that's 70% of the time they've
had the lead so you know when they go
back in today and look at the tape and
say hey there's still light at the end
of the tunnel although I don't think
there's light at the end of the tunnel
being that you've lost 10 straight
Denver is not going to lose four out to
five games I just don't believe they've
done it once this year though so it can
happen but I just think
psychologically they're in the Lakers
head no matter how big a
lead no matter no matter what the Lakers
seem to do DLo play well you ask well is
DLo G to play well he played well what
are we getting from LeBron and AD they
did their job so what's the excuse now
who's the scapegoat now this is about as
a perfect g a game the Lakers could have
played up until the last quarter they
were up double digits going to the
fourth and I just don't
see how they get back in this series I'm
just not so sure Mr Laker fan what you
got he got nothing today skip no I got a
lot you can go you can go from a lot of
different Ang was obviously right we
blew a 20-point lead in the third
quarter we had that you figured we could
carry that into the fourth quarter to
some some degree that didn't take place
no um you know ad for one got into foul
trouble all right so that kind of
affected the way he played down the
stretch in the fourth quarter he had one
shot in the fourth quarter and he missed
it he didn't he obviously LeBron James
did a much better job as I said he he
won't have back-to-back stinkers in the
fourth quarter and he didn't were right
about he came to play and for the most
part you were right oh God SK come on
stop DLo gave us everything that he
could he shot the ball extremely well
once upon a time I think he was six or
seven from three all right so he he did
he erased that that game one y um when
you look at it
though Denver shot 23% from
three but they hit him when they were
supposed to that's the thing that's the
difference that's that's the big
difference you look at you look at field
goal percentage they were 44% from the
field goal percentage while we were
close to the
49% so in all of the box score the
categories they either was behind us or
slightly in front of us I don't
understand how we got to the fourth
quarter and nobody everybody forgot how
to play except LeBron everybody forgot
how to play where Murray all of a sudden
figured out how to play when you look at
what they scored in the fourth quarter
20 to 32 they accounted between Joker
and Murray they counted 21 points to the
32 for Denver in the fourth quarter that
should tell us something from from a
scouting standpoint going into game
three if we look at game one game two
and back to last year's Western
Conference Final and even some degree
this year when they get into the last
seven minutes of the Day game those two
cannot they cannot start to
cook but for whatever reason we allowed
that to happen when we didn't earlier in
the game skip you know and I know you
look at the the Michael Jordan moment
just like I did with LeBron
kcp on the ground he didn't shove him
like MJ but he got him off of him he
went flying a little subtle yeah but it
wasn't it wasn't MJ move out the way in
front of the world it was subtle he
lined it up perfectly I'm sitting there
at home said oh he about to knock this
blanky
blank and it didn't come down to that
though no I understand that it didn't
come down to that well it did but I mean
if he goes in we're having a different
conversation I wanted it to go in
obviously I wanted
because I just figured it was getting
ready to go in then dang it didn't
happen now on the defensive end when
Murray gets the ball they don't call
time out he pushes it up the court
starts to his left goes to his right ad
gets on him and I was asking Paul is
there anything Anthony Davis could have
done could he have forced him to more to
LeBron could he have played the step
back nothing he could have done and you
said nothing he could have done he hit
him with the Paul Pierce step back game
over nothing could have his was a lot
his was a lot faster time out if if
we're going to start at the Finish let's
let's go there because I got a big issue
with this I need LeBron bleep and James
to take Jamal because he was supposed to
have Jamal set the he
Allowed no he switched he was on no he
just faded back he just faded back blast
through the pick I got him I got him
because clearly he's going to shoot it
because he always shoots this shot M I
got him I got him wherever he goes I got
him I'm going to fight over the pick and
I'm not going to let him do that to me
and instead you leave your big on Jamal
and he's going to abuse him and he did
yeah but if he switch there no one he if
he switches right there you gonna wind
up with DLo on on Joker because when
Joker went to switch DLo was either
gonna take him because Anthony Davis was
already out there you couldn't there's
no possible way LeBron could have fought
through that there's no possible way oh
there's a big right here's a screen he
switches on a joker but right there skip
you got the self-proclaimed best
defender on the planet right there you
you got you got a seven footer slid with
a guy who's shooting a jumper you know
Goodall that's a mismatch for Jamal and
he knew it he knew it I got this because
he can't get out here with me quick
enough to really defend me when I fade
away and that's again there's not nobody
would have guarded that nobody even if
LeBron was on with fa same face
you talk about a guy who's like 4 in
shorter that would have been easier shot
if he get up too close he going to get
foul yeah if he get up too close he's
going to get foul he played with
distance didn't allow him to turn the
corner he challenged the shot Jamal
Murray is one of the more clutch players
in our league and there was the the way
he was rolling in the fourth quarter
there was nothing they was going to do
when he hit the shot I wasn't shocked I
was like he just hit the one the tie at
the free throw line another step back
then he come back you see how calm he
was he just dribbled looked at him
looked at him looked down and was like I
got this game over
and now the Lakers are devastated
devastated all right so everybody says
you bang on LeBron too much and I'm
going to bang on him again because he
deserves it this time he did some
all-time great things in this fourth
quarter and to kean's point you said
yesterday there's no way he's going to
follow this up with another stinker in
the fourth and he did not except for the
bigger picture the bigger picture is
they were up 20 with what was it 10
minutes to go in the third quarter they
were up 10 going to the fourth quarter
and they were up six with a uh I'm sorry
up eight was six minutes to go and
that's when LeBron had hit the backtack
threes if we had seen him because I want
to give him credit for this he was a 41%
shooter during the regular season and to
his undying credit he did hit
back-to-back threes and I thought here
he goes now he's got this and when he
made the second one they're up eight
with 610 left in the game up eight with
6 minutes and 10 seconds to go you have
to take that game home so here's my
point if you give Magic Johnson a lead
at Denver against the defending champs
going to the fourth quarter if you give
him a 10-point lead I promise you he'll
get the game home if you give Kobe
Bryant a 10-point lead going to the
fourth quarter I promise you he will get
the game home however it has to get home
he will get it home and LeBron I always
say has the highest IQ ambass
you have to get it home through the
fourth quarter and you have to get your
big man re-involved because he takes one
shot with 656 left if we could see it
it's just a yeah one shot it's just a a
jumper that he takes I think we got the
ad one miss he gets one shot in the
fourth quarter this is AD and he creates
it on his own and he missed it and
that's it that's all you get from a guy
who in the first half made 11 out of 12
shots and scored 24 points in the first
half through three quarters he he was on
fire because they kept pick and rolling
pick and rolling Denver couldn't defend
it Denver did not have an answer for
that pick and roll I didn't see one pick
and roll attempted in the entire fourth
quarter and I don't know why maybe they
have some internal rolls they just
didn't go this set talking about an
executed pick and roll that got a shot I
didn't see one yeah LeBron went left on
the pick and roll finished the layup
with the left DLo went left uh finish
remember when DLo hit the left hand
later layup on the left side they kept
running the same play uh it worked but
they didn't go back to it but they
didn't get ad open for the jumpers that
he was getting especially in the first
quarter when he would just cooking Joker
they they they ran the play CU I know
the play they ran the play but what they
did was they stay home on ad on a double
pick and roll and they allowed the layup
that's why ad didn't get over because
when they was running that pick and roll
the first half they was helping off ad
he was popping to the free throw line
making his move so they was like we'll
stay home on ad and they gave up the
layup so so they was taking the lesser
of two evils but at the same time it was
like which one do we give up do we give
up to D or or a who has a cooking so
okay so with a minute and 26 seconds
left LeBron made a good it was a bad
play by Jamal but le Lebron made a great
play and took the ball away and he is
gone and Jamal just sort of has to wave
at him because it's 69 versus 64 and he
dunks it on him here's the play and I
thought you know what this is signature
this has got my you know this is this is
a classic Lebron game that people are
going to be talking about for years to
come cuz it's written all over it and I
thought okay here we go we got it
kishan's going to be right kean's G to
be right and Denver just wouldn't quit
because they just immediately went right
back down and scored and DLo did get his
layup that you talked about LeBron had a
layup right and yet Denver would not
back off CU Jamal just kept on keeping
him back in the game yeah so it comes
down to the Michael Jordan moment for
those who don't remember that game six
moment I was there in the front row in
Utah certainly looked like it but it was
yeah different circumstances but yes I
understand different circumstan we're
talking about game six of the finals but
but this was a crucial game to here's
the Jordan moment there's a little push
off this guy here Skip and he holds the
pose and the people up there are
horrified in the inzone seats in Utah
man that was that Jordan had just stolen
the ball from Carl Malone over in the
corner and dribbled it all the way up by
himself Scotti Pippen calling for the
ball white open on the wing Mike says no
I think I got
this okay so the point is it looked I I
immediately when casy P went flying I
thought this is a Brian Russell M it
looked just like it yeah and LeBron
gathered himself and he goes up and just
left it a touch short well boom right
here okay
I told you Paul all right you you you
got to make it I I said that Paul said
he he right there he took his TI was
like a free throw line I just felt it
was
over stood up at home all right the
other two were tougher the other two
threes I I've said from the start he
just doesn't have the clutch Gene he
doesn't have the closer Gene this is a
closer game it just didn't
fall but some guys make that shot and
some guys don't make that shot would
would magic have sat right there made
that shot I think so I'll never know but
I think he would have would Kobi have
made that shot I I think so would
Michael have made that shot I know so
okay I I'll give you those three but the
point is that's the harsh reality about
sports though it just is and it goes the
other way and Jamal does what Jamal
always does he is this kid is something
he is a fourth quarter terar and just
you have to understand he was three for
16 going to the fourth quar he tried to
give the Lakers the game he was 0 for
four from three and wound up 0 for five
from three cuz he missed his 1 three in
the fourth quarter but with 919 to go he
finally got a little lay in to go he
couldn't even make his layups between
him and kcp they for sure was trying to
give us the game he couldn't make a
three and he couldn't make a layup
couldn't make a layup so he makes if we
could see the the string of shots that
he started making once as you always
know Paul once you see the ball go in
even if you lay it
in this that's the first one right there
the first got the line I think when he
got to the line here he goes and here he
goes these are all step backs now he
started cooking I and under yeah and you
just start to know uhoh this guy oh yeah
right here to tie it back up that was
the tie it back up okay here we go again
for win that's ball game as Paul says he
called game he called
game and it was game over I mean this
was just unbelievable to me because I
just knew the Lakers was going to win
this game I mean I'm thinking like all
right up 10 when LeBron hit those two
threes I'm like all right he's about to
take over but then Joker comes back not
not enough needs to be said about what
Joker did because we were're so
fascinated on what Jamal did in the
fourth quarter do you understand Joker
had 27 20 and 10 it's ridiculous
27 20 and 10 yeah you know how many
times that's been done Skip it's been
done eight times in the playoffs yep and
he's got four of them and he's done it
four times and he's done it half of
those times yeah like not enough has
been said of him keeping it
close and and just giving Jamal the
opportunity right there cuz he almost
blew the game there was one play to
where he came down and he tried to draw
the foul on LeBron and throw up the
three when they were down three do y'all
remember that yeah and if if anybody had
any kind of awareness where the ball was
the Lakers get the ball they probably
win go to the free throw line so he
throws up the three trying to draw the
foul on LeBron Aaron Gordon gets the
ball right right here he gets the ball
somehow if Austin Reeves gets the ball
right there the game over it is somehow
he he tiptoes the Baseline doesn't go
out Y no that's a big play this is a
huge play right here I'm thinking like
what just happened and then Michael
Porter gets the three TI let's just say
if Austin Reeds didn't even go for the
ball Aaron Gordon gets in and just lays
it up you're still up one but for the
simple fact that he tiptoed the
Baseline had the wherewithal to get the
ball out to to Michael Porter and ties
the game back up that's a championship
play that's a
championship and that's why the this
team has the Lakers number that's why
this team is the Lakers Daddy and that's
why this team is going to put the Lakers
out possibly by sweep yeah I don't know
about no sweep but I just don't know how
you psychologically do you understand
the plane I've been on a lot of teams we
going home manist home I've been on the
plane on just losses I never I don't
remember losing a game like this in the
playoffs like a heartbreaking game of 20
but I do remember losing and I remember
those plane rides was about as quiet
absolutely as as going to a funeral I
mean you just don't have on the way to
Denver they got music card games food
high five stories going home you
probably couldn't hear a pin drop and
they probably got no sleep last night y
I mean it's going to be two days of no
sleep and it's just it's not going to be
two days of no sleep they didn't get no
sleep last night cuz they got home late
number one and they got to get up and go
get treatment today they going to rest
up this afternoon we fine man stop
it false narratives out there like that
no way they
sleep if I told you in two two games at
Denver Anthony Davis has averaged 3213
and four assists and LeBron has averaged
27 seven rebounds and 10 assists you'd
say okay I kind of like that I kind of
like that but you
also again those two dudes going to push
the other two out the way you got got to
look at the other guys and participating
yeah D'Angelo showed up last night
Austin Reeves whatever he he still got
to get hot he still got to figure it out
wait wait on top of those numbers
D'Angelo's averaging 18 in this series
no I said I said yeah but but you you
are averaging 18 but the shots that you
made last night V versus the one and
whatever he had the the the other night
that just basically balances everything
out cuz that first night he killed us
man why everybody across everybody
across Laker land was W him out of there
if we could if we could before game two
everybody I I looked at this game and I
was like there's nothing else I I can't
think of a game plan I can't think of
nothing else the Lakers can do right now
LeBron played perfect he said the first
game I'mma go I'm G set the T early this
game I'm G sit back and take him in the
end now now LeBron has to be conflicted
to like how do I approach this next game
yeah like do I go early do I go late do
like LeBron and okay so to your point
it's not Paul's brought this up there
were two possessions mid fourth quarter
game still teetering and LeBron brought
the ball up and you could see he he
thought himself okay I need to let
somebody else get involved here but they
don't run a play the ball doesn't move
he just goes and sort of hands it to
Austin Reeves like okay you go and you
can see Austin Reeves body language like
really you you want me to do this now
okay I'll try to create a play here and
he tries to create it off the dribble
and winds up with a bad shot and missed
it then a second time LeBron says Austin
here you do it and he tries to create
and it winds up in tyian Prince's hand
and he takes aad he takes a bad three
happen on backto back possessions where
LeBron was I don't know if he's actually
listening to you but he's hearing what
you're say his teammates yeah so he's
saying I got to try to get others
involved but they don't do it through
Supreme beautiful ball movement it's
just like LeBron says okay I'll I'll go
and hand the ball to Austin and say your
turn go go make something happen
Austin's credit he's actually good with
creating his own shot or off the pick
and roll but not not Prince not not t
and Prince you got to create a shot for
him so we'll get to just how much the
Lakers have left in the tank if anything
but now they have to win four out of
five and that's going to be pretty tough
against the defending Champions it could
happen I got 74 miles left in my gas
tank I'm trying to Vegas I'm not going
to make it there you
go okay up next nck Nick ni and more
Nicks got 74 mil
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