1. The results of the game and the efforts of the Lakers
In the first round of the NBA playoffs G5, the Lakers lost to the Nuggets 106-108 on the road, and were eliminated with a total score of 1-4 and missed the final four in the West. James contributed 30 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists to the game, scoring nine points in the final quarter and hitting two key free throws to tie the score. However, Murray's quasi-stunner helped the Nuggets achieve the final victory. The Lakers led 70% of the time in the series, but ended up losing four games.
Second, the performance of James and thick eyebrows
James averaged 27.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game throughout the series, shooting 57 percent, 39 percent and 74 percent from three, and a true shooting percentage of 63.7 percent.
Thick eyebrows played an excellent offensive and defensive performance in the series, G5: played 40 minutes and 10 seconds, 8 of 11, 1 of 2 free throws, and scored 17 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks. I didn't pull my hips in every game, and even dealt with it briefly in case of injury and insisted on playing. The efforts of both stars failed to stop the Lakers from exiting.
3. Penalty Shooting Controversy and Game Highlights
The Lakers made 18 of 27 free throws in this game, while the Nuggets only got nine free throws and hit eight of them. It's 3 times that of the Nuggets. Nuggets coach Malone mentioned Jokic 0 free throws after the game, causing controversy.
The whole scene made people 7 "unexpected":
1, I didn't expect that the thick eyebrows were injured twice, it was too miserable, and if you don't get hurt, you may have a chance to win
2, I didn't expect that Lao Zhan Wei couldn't get off the line of fire and fought until the last 1 second
3. Unexpectedly, Prince walked on the field + disaster performance
4, I didn't expect that Hamm used a challenge in the first two minutes
5, unexpectedly, the Lakers made 3 times the number of free throws compared to the Nuggets, and they were still eliminated
6, unexpectedly, Jokic made 7 turnovers, but took 25 + 20 + 9
7, I didn't expect that Murray's injury was a "smoke bomb", and the replica of G2 would be a quasi-lore
Fourth, the series and the future of the Lakers
This series is almost identical to last year's Western Conference finals, with the Nuggets once again eliminating the Lakers 4-1. Although the Lakers' performance in this round has not been successful, they still need to adjust and reflect in the future. The team has actually performed well in many aspects, but the gap with the Nuggets is still obvious. Maybe it's time for cephalosporin to get out of class!
The Lakers were eliminated by the Nuggets in the playoffs for the second consecutive season, and although factors such as free throws, performance and refereeing have an impact, the overall strength of the team still needs to be improved. Jokic's basic handicap, Jamal Murray's sharpness, Gordon's scramble, and Porter Pope's projection are indeed too stable compared to the Lakers. The Lakers should make significant adjustments to future seasons in order to be able to return to the playoffs in the future.