The Nuggets won 114-103 over the Lakers, winning nine straight victories against the Lakers, and the start was so hot that you must guess that this game was absolutely exciting! Moreover, this is not just an ordinary victory, there are many small stories in it.
First of all, I have to talk about James, although this guy's statistics are not bad tonight, he scored 27 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, but don't look at this superficial scenery, he is actually quite sad. Why? Because of his 27 points, he also helped Zhan Hei win a meal! Think about it, people can't bet on him, he just used an iron-blooded layup to lock in the victory at the end of the game, which made Zhan Hei happy, isn't this irony? It's like you played basketball for a day, and you're so tired that you have to treat others to a big meal, haha!
Then there's the Magic, the Lakers legend who took to Twitter tonight to defend his team. He said James and Davis were not to blame for the loss, who had done their best. The key is those guards, especially Russell, who really felt cold tonight, shooting 1 of 9 three-pointers, this shooting efficiency, hey, I really don't dare to compliment! The meaning of the Magic is very clear, the back-up of this game has to be the Lakers' guard line.
By the way, and that Reggie, don't look at him who only played 9 minutes tonight, but don't underestimate that in just a few minutes, he has already won his 15th straight against the Lakers. Yes, you heard it right, from the Nuggets to the Clippers, this guy is like the nemesis of the Lakers, and every time they meet him, the Lakers seem to have to throw in the towel. This has to be said to be a strange fate, or rather, a nightmare for the Lakers?
Back on the court, we have to mention Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets big man played well tonight, with 32 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists on 23-of-15 shooting, and there were zero turnovers! Moreover, the Nuggets team is also tall and long-armed, Jokic, Gordon, and Porter Jr. are all tall and loose, beating the Lakers' defensive line dizzy.
On the Lakers' side, although James and Thick Eyebrows are still working so hard, Thick Eyebrows' performance of 32 points and 14 rebounds tonight is also quite eye-catching. He said after the game that he would have to keep an eye on Jokic for the next game, and it seems that the Lakers are ready to make a big adjustment. However, no matter how it is adjusted, the Lakers' guard line must find its groove again, otherwise there may be no hope for this series.
In addition, Lakers coach Darvin Ham is also actively adjusting his tactics, saying that we can no longer mess around and play more disciplined. And Malone is full of confidence in James, he said, looking at LeBron's style of play today, I thought he could score 50 points! This kind of confidence is what every coach wants to see in his players.
In short, this game is not just about numbers, there are so many interesting storylines behind it. If the Lakers want to turn around in the next game, in addition to the outbreak of star players, they need the coordination of the whole team and the recovery of the guard line. And the Nuggets are clearly ready to continue to hold on to their lead. Let's wait and see how the next one plays out!