The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and the Lakers lost again in G3 of the first round of the playoffs, trailing the Nuggets 0-2. Before the game, LeBron James, the core of the Lakers, had made bold statements and vowed to open the MVP mode, but unfortunately, the result of the game did not go as he expected. With Jokic's excellent performance, the Nuggets defeated the Lakers 110-105 and won the match point.
Looking back at all three games, the Lakers took the lead at one point in the game, but were ultimately reversed by the Nuggets. Since the beginning of last year's playoffs, the Lakers have lost 10 games in a row against the Nuggets, a record that has undoubtedly put a lot of pressure on the Lakers.
One of the main reasons for the Lakers' loss in this game was the poor performance of Russell, the third scorer. He played 24 minutes and missed any of his seven shots, including 0-of-6 three-pointers. Such a performance undoubtedly greatly affected the Lakers' offense and disappointed the fans.
In addition, the Nuggets' defensive strategy in the second half also played a key role. In the first half, the Nuggets failed to effectively stop LeBron James and Anthony Davis from tandem with the Lakers, and the score was tied for a while. However, in the third quarter, the Nuggets managed to block the tandem between James and Davis, and although Davis scored 12 points in the quarter, the rest of the Lakers, including James, scored only 10 points, which made the Lakers lose the lead.
In addition to the defensive strategy working, the Nuggets were also aggressive in their fight for offensive rebounds, grabbing 14 offensive rebounds compared to the Lakers' eight. This data gap reflects the Lakers' shortcomings in protecting rebounds and also affects their performance in the game.
It is worth mentioning that with the Nuggets' victory, comparisons and discussions about LeBron James and Jokic have also begun to appear on the Internet. Some fans believe that James is powerless in the face of Jokic. Perkins, a well-known American football commentator, even bluntly said on social media, "Unless Jokic retires early, LeBron James will never be able to win the championship again." Such remarks undoubtedly put more pressure and challenge on the Lakers and James.
However, the game of basketball is always full of uncertainties and uncertainties. Although the Lakers are currently facing difficulties and challenges, they still have a chance to adjust their form and find their rhythm in the next games. After all, on the basketball court, many factors such as strength, strategy, and mentality can affect the outcome of the game. Therefore, we can't easily conclude that James can't win another championship or that the Lakers are doomed.
Overall, the NBA playoffs are a fierce competitive affair with teams fighting for victory. Although the Lakers are currently at a disadvantage, they still have a chance to fight back and turn the tables. And fans will continue to follow this exciting game and look forward to seeing more exciting moments and surprise results.