On January 16, the NBA regular season ended a strong western conference showdown, and finally the Lakers lost to the Nuggets 96-133, eating three consecutive losses, and the Nuggets won two consecutive wins. The turning point of the game came in the third quarter, when the Nuggets, led by Jokic, Hyland and Gordon, scored 10 points in a single quarter, widening the advantage to 23 points, and widening the point difference in the final quarter, and the Nuggets successfully won the victory and beat the Lakers. In this battle, Jokic shot down a triple-double in the third quarter, and the performance was eye-catching.
Statistics:
Lakers: Munch 4 points, 4 boards and 6 assists, James 25 points, 9 boards and 2 assists, Howard 13 points and 3 boards, Westbrook 19 points, 5 boards and 3 assists, Ariza 9 points;
Nuggets: Gordon 11 points, 3 boards and 4 assists, Jeff Green 26 points, 3 boards and 4 assists, Jokic 17 points, 12 boards and 13 assists, Barton 12 points, Morris 10 points, Hyland 27 points, 10 boards, Reid 11 points and 4 boards;
Focus Lens:
Westbrook and Gordon clashed, and both ate the technicians.
On the sidelines of the game, a young fan dressed for the camera was accused of being the "best dress" of the game.
Contest Review:
In the first quarter, Morris hit two free throws, Munch and Howard threw in, James made a strong layup, and Jokic was also in color. Barton hit a three-pointer, Jeff Green slipped into the dunk and Howard scored consecutive layups. Jokic scored on a layup, James made a successful layup, and Jokic and Howard scored consecutively under the basket. Hyland and Morris hit three-pointers, Bradley responded with an open three-pointer, and Munch countered with a dragon to score. Munch assisted Howard in the air to catch a dunk, Button jumped in and then hit two free throws, reid's three-point shot. Hyland and James hit three-pointers, Hylander hit a jumper, Tucker hit one of two free throws, and the first quarter ended, and the Lakers made the Nuggets 29-34.
In the second quarter, Ellington hit a three-pointer, Jeff Green ate a cake dunk, and Reeves and Campazo hit both free throws. Reid hit another three-pointer in the open space, and after James made a layup, Hyland exploded into a three-pointer, and Hyland scored a layup, and the Nuggets' advantage widened to double digits. Najib scored a layup and also stopped the Lakers. Howard scored with a layup, Jokic scored four straight points, Westbrook hit a jumper, Campazzo flew in, jokic scored consecutive free throws and layups. Westbrook scored on a layup, James scored 2+1, Westbrook scored four points in a row, and Jeff Green made a basket. Ariza and Barton hit three-point shots, James picked a basket, Barton made a successful layup, Jeff Green and Ariza hit another three-pointer, and the first half ended, and the Lakers 60-73 Nuggets.
In the third quarter, James scored with a layup, Gordon slammed in a three-pointer, and Morris snatched up. Westbrook broke through, Jeff Green countered with a dunk, Jordan Jr. hit in the air, Morris and James hit three-pointers, and Jeff Green and Gordon scored five consecutive points. Westbrook and Gordon clashed, and both ate the technicians. Westbrook threw a shot, Gordon also made a three-pointer, Westbrook hit two free throws, and Tucker broke the ball and counter-attacked and slammed it. Jokic's three-point shot, Westbrook responded immediately, and Najib and Hyland scored consecutive points. Reid made up, Jeff Green slammed his hands, three quarters off, and the Lakers 79-102 Nuggets.
In the fourth quarter, Jeff Green and Najib hit three-pointers, James scored 2+1, and Hyland's extended three-pointer hit again. James hit one of two free throws and Jeff Green hit two free throws, and the point difference was widened to 30 points. Both sides also sent substitutes, and then the Nuggets maintained the lead and successfully beat the Lakers.
Two teams starting lineup:
Lakers: Westbrook, Bradley, Munch, James, Howard;
Nuggets: Monte Morris, Barton, Jeff Green, Aaron Gordon, Jokic;