I won't say that they've choke, yeah, they build a early lead and it was eaten slowly by the Nuggets. But they were able to stay in the game, albeit, AD was in foul trouble. But Lebron did try to rally the team, but it's wasn't meant for them as Murray had the last say. If they lost like in the 4th quarter and then the Nuggets won big then yeah you can call it choke.
But it was tied and they could have go to OT and maybe the outcome could be different. Now, it's need to survived and win game 3 to stay in this series, otherwise as I have said, it could be 4-1 for the Nuggets.
Analyzing that game, I'm seeing a lot of blame to Lebron and Darvin Ham. This only shows the love of the fans to Lakers and they want to see them move on to the semis.
A lose is a lose and Nuggets was just too good and composed with it. They've been into these kinds of situations and also with the Lakers but we can see on how AD is a valuable guy to the team.
He's made a lot of points but when he's got into foul trouble, we've seen them that they've become like limited.
4-1 is also what I am seeing a lot of people saying.
I think man for man, it could be a split 50/50 between the two teams. But in the end, the Lakers failed to protect their lead and execute their plays. There are even moments that James look frustrated, but he still managed to go and the game was closed. That is the heart of the champion, Nuggets shows composure and we have seen that championship DNA in them in this two games as the Lakers will take the lead and then they make a huge comeback and then this winning shot by Murray. 4-1? Maybe, it will all depend on the next game at Lakers homecourt. Darvin Ham should show his strength here as a coach as a exit in this playoff could also mean that he will have to find another coaching job somewhere.
I'm also seeing that possibility, if the Lakers failed again this season chances that coach Ham will be replaced, they've got everything that they need to support LeBron and AD but still they unable to move forward, though I don't want to conclude as the series still alive, Lakers just need to win, they almost snatch that win but they collapse in the last few minutes of the game and with the determination from Nuggets they manage to overrun the Lakers and complete the rally to win the game.
The Miami Heat just pulled the biggest upset since the start of the playoffs. I wonder what will be the mental effect of this defeat to Tatum and Brown. I thought Boston will win both home games and might lose 1 or 2 in Miami. But here we are again, Miami stealing a road game. The tough Miami mentality might once again make a huge upset by beating Boston in their series.
Breaking down the game, it's really effective when Miami scattered their offense and not just focus on Herro. Adebayo should continue pushing like this and not limit his offense even when the defense is tight. Boston might remain favorites even at Miami, especially without Butler.
Those raining 3's again is the best weapon of Miami, we are witnessing them again using this offensive arsenal, it's tough to adjust when the ball is rotating so well plus the defense is really giving Boston a hard night, though still far in concluding the possible outcome but now for sure it added excitement especially for the Heat's fans, let see what adjustment will be for Boston and what counter adjustment for Miami playing at home.
