Meanwhile, it seems like Lebron is going to exit again with a 0-4 swept by the Nuggets. Just like the first 2 games, they starting strong but just couldn't finish strong.
Lakers even have a great performance in game 2 than in game 3. Nuggets are really dangerous, although the Lakers are one of the best but they just easily beat them. There's really a problem with the Lakers, their adjustments aren't working anymore, they badly need a good coach and fire Darvin Ham after their exit.
Last game, Russell was shooting well, this game he was 0-7, scoreless, and that really have impacted their game.
In fact, if we look at the stats, the Lakers are only 19% in 3 point area, although the Nuggets shooting FG are also low but they were able score inside.
DLo was the big difference in game 2. That's why.
And yes, they played better that night and I think Davis played well in that game too. Well, he did 33 points today but that's because he was forced to do so without any help offense from their other teammates. That's what they lack, more offensive players because AD's defense is good and other players like Austin Reaves are also playing great defense.
Actually, the Nuggets played at their worst tonight, 5/28 at the 3-point line. That's not them. 13 turnovers against the 7 of the Lakers. The big difference came from the offensive rebounds and 2nd chance points.
As I said, the Lakers played great defense but cannot convert them into a score. Well, I am glad I made a bet at halftime for the Nuggets while the Lakers are in a 4 point lead.
Unlike Nuggets even they are struggling they really fighting hard to take the ball back and re-try their shots while Lakers even how tough their defense if they can't convert those opportunities Nuggets can easily take it back, DLo's productions is barely needed here but he failed he's presence, and still the center of their system is for both LeBron and Davis which is good in terms of converting the mismatch though even how hard the stars are trying role players productions are also needed so while they are resting the offensive attacks will continue, not the case today, Nuggets is really read the system and how Lakers execute and they again overrun them.
Congrats with your pick, that's cool taking the ML while Lakers still at lead, sweet odds for you!
Meanwhile, it seems like Lebron is going to exit again with a 0-4 swept by the Nuggets. Just like the first 2 games, they starting strong but just couldn't finish strong.
Lakers even have a great performance in game 2 than in game 3. Nuggets are really dangerous, although the Lakers are one of the best but they just easily beat them. There's really a problem with the Lakers, their adjustments aren't working anymore, they badly need a good coach and fire Darvin Ham after their exit.
Last game, Russell was shooting well, this game he was 0-7, scoreless, and that really have impacted their game.
In fact, if we look at the stats, the Lakers are only 19% in 3 point area, although the Nuggets shooting FG are also low but they were able score inside.
D'Lo worst game, and we might compare it to Klay's 0 points in a deciding game. And Rui guarding Jokic early might have put a toll on his offense in this series. In order for the Lakers to win, their starting five will really have to put points. But again, D'Lo not scoring is a huge minus for them while the Nuggets are very consistent with their big 4 scoring. I guess it's over now for the Lakers this season, and Rob Pelinka, if he still have his job for next season, will have to move pieces again including their head coach. I'm hearing some Lakers fans that they want Adrian Griffin the former head coach of the Bucks. But we will see, maybe they can win 1 game or completely shut off with a 4-0 win by the Nuggets.
Just like the comments above, DLo's help can aid them and surely will have a good impact for them, also with Rui guarding Jokic, that's affect his offensive capabilities, Jokic's skills is really special even how tough your defense he will find the way and if ever you corner him he always have that option to pass the ball with his good eyesight to where the open teammates direction. 3-0 against the defending champ? early exit again and might be another sweep for the Lakers.
