The first 2 games of the first round between the Lakers and the Nuggets have ended, and the big score is 0-2 behind, and the Lakers have no way back after returning to their home court, if they lose G3, then the Lakers are basically out, so the next game is a battle of life and death. In the past two games, the Lakers have been a pity, both of which were reversed by a large lead, especially in the second game, when they were tied with a 20-point lead, and were killed by Murray at the last moment. The Lakers have been hit, in addition to physical exertion, the mental wear and tear is greater, if James and thick eyebrows don't calm down soon, they may suffer a heavy defeat at home, the Nuggets are too strong to seize opportunities, as long as the slightest relaxation will punish you.
The Lakers are down 0-2 in the all-time series, and their final record is 2-20, so the Lakers' hopes of completing a big comeback are slim. However, the Lakers should also fight for dignity, last year's Western Conference was swept 4-0, this year's regular season was swept by the Nuggets 3-0, Zhuge Malone has taunted in public many times, but the Lakers have no confidence to fight back, for the next game, the Lakers must win at least 1 win at home to avoid being swept. If they are swept out by the same opponent for two consecutive years, the Lakers players will definitely be frustrated, and the Lakers' roster will also be overhauled after entering the offseason.
It is worth mentioning that after the game between the Lakers and the Nuggets, Yang Yi, a famous domestic basketball mouth, first commented on the game, thinking that the way the Lakers lost to the Nuggets was the most consumed, which can be described as running out of oil. It is true that if James and thick eyebrows play for 30 minutes and the Lakers lose miserably, it is acceptable, after all, you can rest for a while to prepare for G3 in advance, but the two teams played until the last moment, and the 39-year-old James broke through to the layup and fell to the ground tired, so you can imagine how much physical consumption is. Finally, Yang Yi said, "In the next game back to Los Angeles, the Lakers will officially usher in a life-and-death battle, since Foster is not good, it is recommended to find me, and I will recommend two referees."
These words are also meaningful, and they are deeply meaning for everyone to savor. In fact, judging from the G2 of the Lakers and the Nuggets, the referee's blowing penalty is relatively fair, and even the Nuggets have benefited slightly. Free throw comparison, the Lakers got 13 free throw opportunities, while the Nuggets got 17, a difference of only 4 free throws, and in the final moments of the game, Murray broke through the layup, the referee blew James for a foul, this decision is also very controversial, because from slow motion, James and Murray only have slight physical contact, if according to this standard, Porter hit Russell's head is also a foul, but Malone successfully challenged, but the referee changed the judgment that Porter did not foul.
However, judging from the Lakers and Nuggets, the Lakers have more total free throws, and there is no doubt about that. As the biggest club in the league, the Lakers' participation in the playoffs would bring great commercial value to the league, and the NBA will certainly want the series to be longer rather than end 4-0. Therefore, in the next G3, the Nuggets should be in trouble, this is the best chance for the Lakers to win, and they can't lose two home games in a row like last year.
Lakers center Wood will return in the next game, Vanderbilt may also play, what the fate of the Lakers this season is, it depends on the next home game, the Nuggets will definitely not release the water, and Malone's goal should still be to complete the 4-0 sweep.