Nuggets vs. Lakers
In the first two games of the first-round series, the Lakers in Los Angeles did struggle. In the first half, they always managed to maintain the initiative to lead the score. But after the half-time break, the opponent found a chance to turn the game around. Especially in the previous G2 matchup, they even extended the difference to 20 points at one point, and finally let Murray lead the team to complete the mid-range shot, achieving the most incredible reversal in the playoffs this season. Of course, the first two games were on the home court of the Nuggets, and some geographical advantages are still obvious.
The Lakers also have star players like James and Davis who never compromise easily. As head coach Ham said, even though the team has not been favored, it has never chosen to back down in the first round against a tough opponent like the Nuggets. If the team loses again, it can basically be declared early that they will not qualify for the second round series. In this G3 battle, the Lakers did not stabilize the situation, allowing the Nuggets to achieve a reversal in the third quarter and achieve the final victory with a total score of 112-105.
The specific results
In the first half of the game, the Lakers still stabilized the initiative to lead the score. James shot 4-of-4 in the first quarter, contributed a crucial 8 points, and contributed 3 assists, Davis even shot 4-of-7, 4-of-4 free throws, and delivered 12 points and 5 rebounds, as well as Reaves, who handed over 6 points, and Hachimura, who scored 5 points, helped the team play a 33-23 score in one fell swoop. Entering the second quarter of the matchup, although the Nuggets launched a counterattack, they only played a score of 26-20, and the Lakers still maintained a 4-point lead.
Yibian fought again, and the Nuggets, who had achieved good results in chasing points, further achieved the score overtake. In the third quarter of the game, the data of 14 points and 4 rebounds delivered by thick eyebrows did not work. Jokic also had 5 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, as well as Murray, who scored 9 points, and Gordon, who scored 10 points and 3 rebounds, helped the team play a 34-22 score and achieve an eight-point lead. In the final quarter of the decisive game, although the Lakers tried to reverse, they only played a score of 30-29, which still allowed the Nuggets to win the series with a total score of 112-105.
epilogue
Looking back at the stats of that game, the overall performance of the Lakers' side is simply indescribable. Although James played 42 minutes and delivered 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, and thick eyebrows also had 33 points, 15 rebounds and 3 assists, the two effectively relieved the pressure on the team in all aspects, but the teammates behind them pulled their hips one after another. Russell was revealed, shooting 0 of 7 in a single game, only contributing 3 rebounds and 2 assists, while the eight-inch base only handed over 5 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. In addition, although Reaves has 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, he can only be powerless.
On the other hand, on the Nuggets side of the Nuggets, who won away games and won the match point, four of the five players who started the game reached double digits, and all of them had 20+ scoring outputs. During this period, Jokic shot 9 of 13 in a single game, delivering 24 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists, Murray also had 22 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists, and Porter Jr. handed over 20 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists. In addition, Gordon also shot 12-of-18 from the field and contributed a luxurious double-double of 29 points and 15 rebounds, all of which effectively relieved the pressure on the team.