NBA TV: “From speaking with people within the Lakers’ organization, they were upset and disappointed quite frankly by AD’s comments.” @JaredSGreenberg shares an update on Anthony Davis’ remarks on LA’s coaching plus a look ahead at tonight’s Game 3
Source: Twitter
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Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
What I’m watching for in Game 3 tonight vs. Lakers:
– Nuggets defensive matchups
Denver flipped Game 2 by moving Aaron Gordon onto Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic onto Rui Hachimura in the 2nd half. It neutralized Davis and threw the Lakers’ offense off. Does Michael Malone go – 8:37 PM
What I’m watching for in Game 3 tonight vs. Lakers:
– Nuggets defensive matchups
Denver flipped Game 2 by moving Aaron Gordon onto Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic onto Rui Hachimura in the 2nd half. It neutralized Davis and threw the Lakers’ offense off. Does Michael Malone go – 8:37 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Can Lebron and AD find a way to win Game 3 vs. the Nuggets? 🤔
@ZachLowe_NBA has doubts about the Lakers 😬 pic.twitter.com/JQHaPV3Mlc – 5:49 PM
Can Lebron and AD find a way to win Game 3 vs. the Nuggets? 🤔
@ZachLowe_NBA has doubts about the Lakers 😬 pic.twitter.com/JQHaPV3Mlc – 5:49 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New @johnhollinger & Duncan is now up. Of course Dunc’d On Prime subscribers get this one ad-free. Join us! youtube.com/live/1aOG30uxP… – 4:44 PM
New @johnhollinger & Duncan is now up. Of course Dunc’d On Prime subscribers get this one ad-free. Join us! youtube.com/live/1aOG30uxP… – 4:44 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
QUICK POD! Experience covering two games in Denver, AD goes at Ham, Wood/Vando status, MUST-WIN situation for the Lakers tonight in LA via @BleavNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jel… pic.twitter.com/hVQNZWSiWU – 4:18 PM
QUICK POD! Experience covering two games in Denver, AD goes at Ham, Wood/Vando status, MUST-WIN situation for the Lakers tonight in LA via @BleavNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jel… pic.twitter.com/hVQNZWSiWU – 4:18 PM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
Game 3 is nearly upon us. And the adjustments that come with it. Love the chess match. Here’s a really fun action the #Nuggets ran in Game 2 to get AD off Jokic for a possession, knowing the Lakers are willing to switch AD/Rui ball screens with Jokic involved. Jokic gets a layup pic.twitter.com/sa31SZfSH0 – 4:04 PM
Game 3 is nearly upon us. And the adjustments that come with it. Love the chess match. Here’s a really fun action the #Nuggets ran in Game 2 to get AD off Jokic for a possession, knowing the Lakers are willing to switch AD/Rui ball screens with Jokic involved. Jokic gets a layup pic.twitter.com/sa31SZfSH0 – 4:04 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! Darvin responds (not well) to AD saying the Lakers don’t know what they’re doing down the stretch. Plus, a Game 3 preview with suggested adjustments for Rui, Dinwiddie, and Vincent. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loc… – 12:39 PM
Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! Darvin responds (not well) to AD saying the Lakers don’t know what they’re doing down the stretch. Plus, a Game 3 preview with suggested adjustments for Rui, Dinwiddie, and Vincent. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loc… – 12:39 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Lakers vs. Nuggets: Darvin Ham ‘agrees to disagree’ after Anthony Davis’ assessment of blown lead in Game 2
cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 11:08 AM
Lakers vs. Nuggets: Darvin Ham ‘agrees to disagree’ after Anthony Davis’ assessment of blown lead in Game 2
cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 11:08 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA picks, best bets for playoff games today: Josh Hart will keep firing in Knicks vs. 76ers, AD cools off
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 11:01 AM
NBA picks, best bets for playoff games today: Josh Hart will keep firing in Knicks vs. 76ers, AD cools off
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 11:01 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
No changes to the Nuggets and Lakers injury reports.
Vlatko Cancar’s the only Denver player listed.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are again probable for LA. Cam Reddish, Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood and Jalen Hood-Schifino are still out. – 8:58 PM
No changes to the Nuggets and Lakers injury reports.
Vlatko Cancar’s the only Denver player listed.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are again probable for LA. Cam Reddish, Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood and Jalen Hood-Schifino are still out. – 8:58 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube! We break down more of what went wrong in Game 2, how it can be fixed, AD calling out (everyone?) and the potential returns of Vando/Wood. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/kNRVK9M2dVU – 5:04 PM
For the sickos who like to watch, Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube! We break down more of what went wrong in Game 2, how it can be fixed, AD calling out (everyone?) and the potential returns of Vando/Wood. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/kNRVK9M2dVU – 5:04 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
I hate this ad because at first glance I think it’s an NBA player comp and I’ve reflexively clicked on it enough that it continues to show up… gotta block pic.twitter.com/QZW5PaoAPU – 1:00 PM
I hate this ad because at first glance I think it’s an NBA player comp and I’ve reflexively clicked on it enough that it continues to show up… gotta block pic.twitter.com/QZW5PaoAPU – 1:00 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! More on what went wrong in Game 2, and how to fix them. Plus, how many people was AD mad at during his Monday presser, and could Vando and/or Wood returning make a difference? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-… – 10:41 AM
Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! More on what went wrong in Game 2, and how to fix them. Plus, how many people was AD mad at during his Monday presser, and could Vando and/or Wood returning make a difference? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-… – 10:41 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
If you listen to Locked On Thunder you know I’m a DeadHead, and my friends over @HOMAGE has Grateful Dead Thunder gear. A perfect match! They also have all the Thunder gear you need to be playoff ready! #TEAMHOMAGE #Ad pic.twitter.com/deLiXN9ye3 – 4:46 PM
If you listen to Locked On Thunder you know I’m a DeadHead, and my friends over @HOMAGE has Grateful Dead Thunder gear. A perfect match! They also have all the Thunder gear you need to be playoff ready! #TEAMHOMAGE #Ad pic.twitter.com/deLiXN9ye3 – 4:46 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
COLUMN: The next University of Memphis athletic director should be its first Black AD.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c… – 1:58 PM
COLUMN: The next University of Memphis athletic director should be its first Black AD.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c… – 1:58 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Anthony Davis was not in the mood to talk after Game 2… pic.twitter.com/vhViynXl9n – 1:00 PM
Anthony Davis was not in the mood to talk after Game 2… pic.twitter.com/vhViynXl9n – 1:00 PM
Vince Cellini @Vince_Cellini
AD was schooled by both Joker and Murray in key moments and LeBron is blaming the replay center.
#NBAPlayoffs – 10:00 AM
AD was schooled by both Joker and Murray in key moments and LeBron is blaming the replay center.
#NBAPlayoffs – 10:00 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“If Anthony Davis is this dominant, and this aggressive, absolutely the Lakers have enough to beat any team in the Western Conference, except [the Nuggets].”
👀 @LegsESPN pic.twitter.com/6BpJUwaho0 – 9:01 AM
“If Anthony Davis is this dominant, and this aggressive, absolutely the Lakers have enough to beat any team in the Western Conference, except [the Nuggets].”
👀 @LegsESPN pic.twitter.com/6BpJUwaho0 – 9:01 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Watched Lakers-Nuggets this morning. This is some Lucy pulling the football on Charlie Brown stuff. Thought AD was out of gas by end, but Lakers bench so weak they have no choice but to run him. – 8:56 AM
Watched Lakers-Nuggets this morning. This is some Lucy pulling the football on Charlie Brown stuff. Thought AD was out of gas by end, but Lakers bench so weak they have no choice but to run him. – 8:56 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“Jamal Murray made a shot.”
AD kept it simple when asked about Murray’s game-winner 😬
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/sBRt6m9K59 – 7:58 AM
“Jamal Murray made a shot.”
AD kept it simple when asked about Murray’s game-winner 😬
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/sBRt6m9K59 – 7:58 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic COOKED Anthony Davis with his footwork in the crucial moments of the game 😤
pic.twitter.com/sPTnWfS9t7 – 1:34 AM
Nikola Jokic COOKED Anthony Davis with his footwork in the crucial moments of the game 😤
pic.twitter.com/sPTnWfS9t7 – 1:34 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Anthony Davis getting 1 shot in the 4th is disturbing as well. I have a lot to get off my chest tomorrow. Real Talk. – 1:33 AM
Anthony Davis getting 1 shot in the 4th is disturbing as well. I have a lot to get off my chest tomorrow. Real Talk. – 1:33 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis on what happened on the play of the game: “Jamal Murray made a shot.”
Then he plopped the microphone on the table and left the podium. – 1:30 AM
Anthony Davis on what happened on the play of the game: “Jamal Murray made a shot.”
Then he plopped the microphone on the table and left the podium. – 1:30 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nuggets came back from down 20 vs Lakers despite making only 2 3-pointers after halftime
In last 22 minutes, Nuggets had 11:2 AST-TO ratio while Lakers had 4:6 AST-TO ratio
Anthony Davis in last 22 minutes of game: 2 points, 1/5 FGs, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls in 17:14 – 1:28 AM
Nuggets came back from down 20 vs Lakers despite making only 2 3-pointers after halftime
In last 22 minutes, Nuggets had 11:2 AST-TO ratio while Lakers had 4:6 AST-TO ratio
Anthony Davis in last 22 minutes of game: 2 points, 1/5 FGs, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls in 17:14 – 1:28 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis: “We have stretches where we don’t know what we’re doing on both ends of the floor … Just got to get it right on Thursday [in Game 3].” – 1:27 AM
Anthony Davis: “We have stretches where we don’t know what we’re doing on both ends of the floor … Just got to get it right on Thursday [in Game 3].” – 1:27 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis: “We have stretches where we don’t know what we’re doing on both ends of the floor.” – 1:27 AM
Anthony Davis: “We have stretches where we don’t know what we’re doing on both ends of the floor.” – 1:27 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis on going back to L.A. after tonight’s heartbreaking loss to the Nuggets: “Win Game 3. It’s that simple.” – 1:27 AM
Anthony Davis on going back to L.A. after tonight’s heartbreaking loss to the Nuggets: “Win Game 3. It’s that simple.” – 1:27 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis on how the Lakers handle an emotional blow like this heading back to Los Angeles: “Win Game 3.” – 1:27 AM
Anthony Davis on how the Lakers handle an emotional blow like this heading back to Los Angeles: “Win Game 3.” – 1:27 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Through the 2023-24 season, Lakers enjoyed a best-case scenario of LeBron+AD staying healthy/playing great… yet are two losses away from a sweep in the first round.
Sobering. – 1:24 AM
Through the 2023-24 season, Lakers enjoyed a best-case scenario of LeBron+AD staying healthy/playing great… yet are two losses away from a sweep in the first round.
Sobering. – 1:24 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray said he didn’t even see his game-winner go in. He was fading a lot to get his shot off over Anthony Davis’s contest.
“I heard everybody scream, so I knew it went in,” Murray says. – 1:22 AM
Jamal Murray said he didn’t even see his game-winner go in. He was fading a lot to get his shot off over Anthony Davis’s contest.
“I heard everybody scream, so I knew it went in,” Murray says. – 1:22 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
My initial “why they blew it” theory, before I go back and rewatch.
Why did the Lakers go away from the LeBron-AD pick-and-roll? – 1:08 AM
My initial “why they blew it” theory, before I go back and rewatch.
Why did the Lakers go away from the LeBron-AD pick-and-roll? – 1:08 AM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Malone kept his AG-on-AD card in his pocket until the perfect time. That defensive adjustment and when he did so creating a turning point.
Malone doesn’t get enough credit for his tactical ability and awareness as a coach. – 1:06 AM
Malone kept his AG-on-AD card in his pocket until the perfect time. That defensive adjustment and when he did so creating a turning point.
Malone doesn’t get enough credit for his tactical ability and awareness as a coach. – 1:06 AM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Anthony Davis getting buried on the Nuggets’ bench in that aftermath reminded me of a worse version of this: pic.twitter.com/BgVlF2NaFJ – 12:58 AM
Anthony Davis getting buried on the Nuggets’ bench in that aftermath reminded me of a worse version of this: pic.twitter.com/BgVlF2NaFJ – 12:58 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Anthony Davis had 32 points (14/19 FG) and 11 rebounds but he did not score a single point in the 4th quarter in a game decided by a last-second shot. – 12:53 AM
Anthony Davis had 32 points (14/19 FG) and 11 rebounds but he did not score a single point in the 4th quarter in a game decided by a last-second shot. – 12:53 AM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
AD made Murray take an incredibly difficult shot to win that. But it’s a relatively comfortable shot for Murray, fading away over even a guy that size. What separation he creates. Walking off the court holding an L after that kinda effort is one heckuva kick in the crotch – 12:41 AM
AD made Murray take an incredibly difficult shot to win that. But it’s a relatively comfortable shot for Murray, fading away over even a guy that size. What separation he creates. Walking off the court holding an L after that kinda effort is one heckuva kick in the crotch – 12:41 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis started the game 14-for-15 from the field; D’Angelo Russell tied a Lakers franchise postseason record with seven made 3s; LeBron had 12 of his 26 pts in the 4th to go with 12 ast 8 reb.
And L.A. still lost to the Jason Voorhees Nuggets that just keep on coming. – 12:38 AM
Anthony Davis started the game 14-for-15 from the field; D’Angelo Russell tied a Lakers franchise postseason record with seven made 3s; LeBron had 12 of his 26 pts in the 4th to go with 12 ast 8 reb.
And L.A. still lost to the Jason Voorhees Nuggets that just keep on coming. – 12:38 AM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
4th quarter numbers
Murray: 14 pts
Jokic: 7 pts, 5 rebounds, 4 asts
LeBron: 12 pts and 3 rebounds
AD: 0 pts and 1 rebound – 12:37 AM
4th quarter numbers
Murray: 14 pts
Jokic: 7 pts, 5 rebounds, 4 asts
LeBron: 12 pts and 3 rebounds
AD: 0 pts and 1 rebound – 12:37 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Game 2 of the 2020 Western Conference Finals was Anthony Davis’ buzzer beater.
Game 2 of this first-round series ends with an even better one from Jamal Murray. – 12:34 AM
Game 2 of the 2020 Western Conference Finals was Anthony Davis’ buzzer beater.
Game 2 of this first-round series ends with an even better one from Jamal Murray. – 12:34 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jamal Murray hits the buzzer beater over the outstretched arms of Anthony Davis. The Nuggets complete the 20 point comeback and defeat the Lakers 101-99….
Denver takes a 2-0 lead and the series shifts to Los Angeles – 12:34 AM
Jamal Murray hits the buzzer beater over the outstretched arms of Anthony Davis. The Nuggets complete the 20 point comeback and defeat the Lakers 101-99….
Denver takes a 2-0 lead and the series shifts to Los Angeles – 12:34 AM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
AD getting picked on down the stretch ain’t great for those DPOY complaints he had today – 12:27 AM
AD getting picked on down the stretch ain’t great for those DPOY complaints he had today – 12:27 AM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Not sure how you stop Jokic. AD is playing phenomenal defense. Doing everything right and still getting cooked. To much size, skill AND finesse – 12:27 AM
Not sure how you stop Jokic. AD is playing phenomenal defense. Doing everything right and still getting cooked. To much size, skill AND finesse – 12:27 AM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
If Nikola wasn’t such an honorable fella, he’d too small AD right now.
Love that he won’t – 12:27 AM
If Nikola wasn’t such an honorable fella, he’d too small AD right now.
Love that he won’t – 12:27 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Jokic and-1 layup over Davis cuts Lakers lead to 93-92. Fifth foul for AD. – 12:26 AM
Jokic and-1 layup over Davis cuts Lakers lead to 93-92. Fifth foul for AD. – 12:26 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jokic goes to work on AD, gets the and-one layup and AD picks up his 5th foul. Jokic’s FT draws DEN within one, 93-92. Two minutes to go. – 12:26 AM
Jokic goes to work on AD, gets the and-one layup and AD picks up his 5th foul. Jokic’s FT draws DEN within one, 93-92. Two minutes to go. – 12:26 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Joker And-1 on AD.
Makes the free throw.
Nuggets down 1 with 2:12 to go. – 12:26 AM
Joker And-1 on AD.
Makes the free throw.
Nuggets down 1 with 2:12 to go. – 12:26 AM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
The matchup switch to have Gordon check AD, Jokic on Rui and KCP on Bron has changed this game. Gordon’s defensive versatility is remarkable – 12:20 AM
The matchup switch to have Gordon check AD, Jokic on Rui and KCP on Bron has changed this game. Gordon’s defensive versatility is remarkable – 12:20 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Prince was waiting for AD to flash across the lane and get the ball, he never moved, so he had to take a contested stepback. – 12:12 AM
Prince was waiting for AD to flash across the lane and get the ball, he never moved, so he had to take a contested stepback. – 12:12 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
AD was 14/15 from the field at one point
D Lo has made 7 threes
LeBron controlled the tempo
Jamal has been brutal
Jokic pretty much went scoreless the 2nd+3rd Q
And yet… It now feels like the Lakers season is on the line – 12:12 AM
AD was 14/15 from the field at one point
D Lo has made 7 threes
LeBron controlled the tempo
Jamal has been brutal
Jokic pretty much went scoreless the 2nd+3rd Q
And yet… It now feels like the Lakers season is on the line – 12:12 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James, who appears to be exhausted, just subbed himself out at the 9:55 mark of the 4Q. Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura sub in, with Jaxson Hayes also subbing out; Lakers 82-73.
Nikola Jokic just subbed back in for DEN. – 12:07 AM
LeBron James, who appears to be exhausted, just subbed himself out at the 9:55 mark of the 4Q. Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura sub in, with Jaxson Hayes also subbing out; Lakers 82-73.
Nikola Jokic just subbed back in for DEN. – 12:07 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Danger zone here for the Lakers. AD had been on the bench with 4 fouls and DEN has come out with energy to start the 4th. Davis checks in for LeBron with 9:55 to go and LAL up by 9. – 12:06 AM
Danger zone here for the Lakers. AD had been on the bench with 4 fouls and DEN has come out with energy to start the 4th. Davis checks in for LeBron with 9:55 to go and LAL up by 9. – 12:06 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
When you see how easily Jokic scores the moment AD goes to the bench, it puts in context how brilliant AD has been all night.
32 points on 14-18 shooting through 3 quarters and his defense has been just as impressive as his offense. – 12:00 AM
When you see how easily Jokic scores the moment AD goes to the bench, it puts in context how brilliant AD has been all night.
32 points on 14-18 shooting through 3 quarters and his defense has been just as impressive as his offense. – 12:00 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 79, Nuggets 69
Denver outscored LA 21-11 over the final 10 minutes of the third. AD has 32 points (14-18 FGs) and 10 rebounds. DLo has 21 points (postseason career-high seven 3s). LeBron has 14/5/12. Jokic has 20/16/6. MPJ has 19. Both teams are gassed. – 12:00 AM
Third quarter: Lakers 79, Nuggets 69
Denver outscored LA 21-11 over the final 10 minutes of the third. AD has 32 points (14-18 FGs) and 10 rebounds. DLo has 21 points (postseason career-high seven 3s). LeBron has 14/5/12. Jokic has 20/16/6. MPJ has 19. Both teams are gassed. – 12:00 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Nuggets cut the lead to 10 in the 3rd qtr, 79-69. Gonna be interesting to see how this plays out in the fourth, especially with AD having four fouls. – 11:59 PM
Nuggets cut the lead to 10 in the 3rd qtr, 79-69. Gonna be interesting to see how this plays out in the fourth, especially with AD having four fouls. – 11:59 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Jokic/No-AD mins incoming. This will be a disaster for the Lakers. – 11:52 PM
Jokic/No-AD mins incoming. This will be a disaster for the Lakers. – 11:52 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
KCP just made the type of ferocious dunk in transition that he would seem to just miss when he used to try it with the Lakers. And AD picked up his 4th foul. LAL’s lead is down to 11 and Ball Arena is going ballistic. – 11:51 PM
KCP just made the type of ferocious dunk in transition that he would seem to just miss when he used to try it with the Lakers. And AD picked up his 4th foul. LAL’s lead is down to 11 and Ball Arena is going ballistic. – 11:51 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis has 14 straight made shots while also anchoring LAL’s defense, currently holding Denver to 37% FG’s, with Jokic 3 of 6 from the field. Truly doing it on both ends. – 11:43 PM
Anthony Davis has 14 straight made shots while also anchoring LAL’s defense, currently holding Denver to 37% FG’s, with Jokic 3 of 6 from the field. Truly doing it on both ends. – 11:43 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Anthony Davis is a totally different player when he’s aggressive. Always has been. – 11:41 PM
Anthony Davis is a totally different player when he’s aggressive. Always has been. – 11:41 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Nuggets switched Aaron Gordon onto Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic into Rui Hachimura after the Lakers scored on three consecutive possessions involving a LeBron James-Anthony Davis pick and roll. – 11:39 PM
Nuggets switched Aaron Gordon onto Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic into Rui Hachimura after the Lakers scored on three consecutive possessions involving a LeBron James-Anthony Davis pick and roll. – 11:39 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
There’s the 3rd PF on Davis while defending Jokic, which was a Darvin Ham concern before the series started with AD (or anyone) on Jokic full time.
Davis is excellent playing with fouls, but Jokic is a unique challenge, clearly.
LAL up 72-55 with 7:32 in the 3rd Q. – 11:38 PM
There’s the 3rd PF on Davis while defending Jokic, which was a Darvin Ham concern before the series started with AD (or anyone) on Jokic full time.
Davis is excellent playing with fouls, but Jokic is a unique challenge, clearly.
LAL up 72-55 with 7:32 in the 3rd Q. – 11:38 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis missed his first of the game at the 10:06 mark of the 1st Q.
He has made 13 straight shots since then, including 5 jumpers. – 11:33 PM
Anthony Davis missed his first of the game at the 10:06 mark of the 1st Q.
He has made 13 straight shots since then, including 5 jumpers. – 11:33 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron’s up to 10 assists with 3 in the first 2 minutes of the 3rd Q, with a pair to AD (30 points on 13 of 14 FG’s), then one to Reaves for his first triple to put LAL up 68-48.
Time out, Nuggets. – 11:31 PM
LeBron’s up to 10 assists with 3 in the first 2 minutes of the 3rd Q, with a pair to AD (30 points on 13 of 14 FG’s), then one to Reaves for his first triple to put LAL up 68-48.
Time out, Nuggets. – 11:31 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Austin Reaves makes a catch-and-shoot 3 out of a kickout from LeBron James after a James-Anthony Davis pick and roll. Lakers leading Nuggets 68-48. Michael Malone calls a timeout two minutes into the 3Q. – 11:31 PM
Austin Reaves makes a catch-and-shoot 3 out of a kickout from LeBron James after a James-Anthony Davis pick and roll. Lakers leading Nuggets 68-48. Michael Malone calls a timeout two minutes into the 3Q. – 11:31 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Murray’s low man defense this game has also been ineffective. Two straight And-1’s allowed to AD. – 11:30 PM
Murray’s low man defense this game has also been ineffective. Two straight And-1’s allowed to AD. – 11:30 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL start the 3rd Q with screen/roll action between LeBron and AD, and Davis finished plus a foul on Murray to put the Lakers up 18.
Davis has 27 points on 12 of 13 FG’s. – 11:27 PM
LAL start the 3rd Q with screen/roll action between LeBron and AD, and Davis finished plus a foul on Murray to put the Lakers up 18.
Davis has 27 points on 12 of 13 FG’s. – 11:27 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
1st half: Lakers up, 59-44
AD: 24 pts (11-12), 6 rebs, 2 asts, stl, blk
DLo: 18 pts (6-7 3PT), 5 asts, 3 rebs
LeBron: 10 pts, 7 asts, 6 rebs, 2 blks, stl – 11:17 PM
1st half: Lakers up, 59-44
AD: 24 pts (11-12), 6 rebs, 2 asts, stl, blk
DLo: 18 pts (6-7 3PT), 5 asts, 3 rebs
LeBron: 10 pts, 7 asts, 6 rebs, 2 blks, stl – 11:17 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44.
Guard play has been the story in this one for Denver as Murray is 2-10 from the field & Reggie is 0-4.
Jokic has 12 pts,12 rebs
Anthony Davis is up to 24 pts while Russell added 18 pts.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 11:16 PM
At the half: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44.
Guard play has been the story in this one for Denver as Murray is 2-10 from the field & Reggie is 0-4.
Jokic has 12 pts,12 rebs
Anthony Davis is up to 24 pts while Russell added 18 pts.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 11:16 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Weird looking box score for LA. AD/Russell are 17-22, Reaves and Rui 2-11, and LeBron has six FGA (plus four FTs). 3 points off the bench. 12 FTs total for both teams. BK – 11:16 PM
Weird looking box score for LA. AD/Russell are 17-22, Reaves and Rui 2-11, and LeBron has six FGA (plus four FTs). 3 points off the bench. 12 FTs total for both teams. BK – 11:16 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Lakers 59-44.
Anthony Davis: 24 points on 11/12 FG. Practice shots for him.
D’Angelo Russell: 18 points, 6/7 from 3
Nikola Jokic: 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist in the 2nd quarter
Nuggets bench: 0/8 from 3 at home pic.twitter.com/rjNFiXCZDt – 11:14 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Lakers 59-44.
Anthony Davis: 24 points on 11/12 FG. Practice shots for him.
D’Angelo Russell: 18 points, 6/7 from 3
Nikola Jokic: 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist in the 2nd quarter
Nuggets bench: 0/8 from 3 at home pic.twitter.com/rjNFiXCZDt – 11:14 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
In Game 1, the Lakers had a 12-point lead in the second quarter, which the Nuggets cut to 3 before halftime. LA never really recovered as Denver took over in the second half.
Tonight seems different with AD and DLo locked in, as they team sports a 15-point lead at the half. – 11:13 PM
In Game 1, the Lakers had a 12-point lead in the second quarter, which the Nuggets cut to 3 before halftime. LA never really recovered as Denver took over in the second half.
Tonight seems different with AD and DLo locked in, as they team sports a 15-point lead at the half. – 11:13 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Anthony Davis in 2nd quarter:
14 points
7-7 FG (100%)
He is the 1st Lakers player to go 7-7 or better in a playoff quarter since Shaquille O’Neal in 2002 vs the Kings. – 11:12 PM
Anthony Davis in 2nd quarter:
14 points
7-7 FG (100%)
He is the 1st Lakers player to go 7-7 or better in a playoff quarter since Shaquille O’Neal in 2002 vs the Kings. – 11:12 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
HALFTIME: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44.
Anthony Davis: 24 points (11-12 shooting), six rebounds, two assists and one block. D’Angelo Russell: 18 points (6-7 on 3s), five assists. LeBron James: 10 points (3-6 shooting), seven assists, six rebounds. – 11:12 PM
HALFTIME: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44.
Anthony Davis: 24 points (11-12 shooting), six rebounds, two assists and one block. D’Angelo Russell: 18 points (6-7 on 3s), five assists. LeBron James: 10 points (3-6 shooting), seven assists, six rebounds. – 11:12 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44
LA carries a 15-point lead into the half. AD has 24 points (11-12 FGs), 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. DLo has 18 points (six 3s) and 5 assists. LeBron has 10/6/7. LA is shooting 56.1% and 57.1% on 3s (8-14). Jokic has 12 and 12. MPJ has 14. – 11:11 PM
Halftime: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44
LA carries a 15-point lead into the half. AD has 24 points (11-12 FGs), 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. DLo has 18 points (six 3s) and 5 assists. LeBron has 10/6/7. LA is shooting 56.1% and 57.1% on 3s (8-14). Jokic has 12 and 12. MPJ has 14. – 11:11 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL head into the break up 59-44, using a 21-7 burst to close the 2nd Q, including an 8-0 run in the final 2 minutes.
D’Angelo Russell capped it with his 6th 3 of the half, and Anthony Davis hit 11 of 12 shots for 24 points. – 11:11 PM
LAL head into the break up 59-44, using a 21-7 burst to close the 2nd Q, including an 8-0 run in the final 2 minutes.
D’Angelo Russell capped it with his 6th 3 of the half, and Anthony Davis hit 11 of 12 shots for 24 points. – 11:11 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
1. Anthony Davis was the best player on the floor
2. The Nuggets took another 23 three-pointers that half
3. Jamal Murray needs to wake up
Denver messed around with their effort and execution in the first quarter, and then played poor basketball to close the half. – 11:11 PM
1. Anthony Davis was the best player on the floor
2. The Nuggets took another 23 three-pointers that half
3. Jamal Murray needs to wake up
Denver messed around with their effort and execution in the first quarter, and then played poor basketball to close the half. – 11:11 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers take a 59-44 lead into the half. AD is playing one of his finest games as a Laker, with 24 pts on 11-for-12 shooting 6 reb 1 stl 1 blk so far. D’Angelo Russell, who was 6-for-20 in Game 1, is 6-for-10 at the half for 18 pts. – 11:11 PM
The Lakers take a 59-44 lead into the half. AD is playing one of his finest games as a Laker, with 24 pts on 11-for-12 shooting 6 reb 1 stl 1 blk so far. D’Angelo Russell, who was 6-for-20 in Game 1, is 6-for-10 at the half for 18 pts. – 11:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
AD at half:
24 PTS
11-12 FG
While guarding the reigning FMVP. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 11:10 PM
AD at half:
24 PTS
11-12 FG
While guarding the reigning FMVP. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 11:10 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Guard the soon to be 3x MVP because AD can’t afford to risk his 3rd foul on one end.
Get an And 1 despite an Open Field Tackle on the other end.
Year 21.
Oldest player in the league. – 11:09 PM
Guard the soon to be 3x MVP because AD can’t afford to risk his 3rd foul on one end.
Get an And 1 despite an Open Field Tackle on the other end.
Year 21.
Oldest player in the league. – 11:09 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Biggest difference from last year’s series so far is AD has been successful attacking Jokic 1 on 1. – 11:07 PM
Biggest difference from last year’s series so far is AD has been successful attacking Jokic 1 on 1. – 11:07 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis is rolling offensively: 20 points on 9-10 shooting. – 11:04 PM
Anthony Davis is rolling offensively: 20 points on 9-10 shooting. – 11:04 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis has 20 points on 9-for-10 shooting. He’s been awesome on both ends. – 11:03 PM
Anthony Davis has 20 points on 9-for-10 shooting. He’s been awesome on both ends. – 11:03 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Through 6 quarters, AD has been the best player in this series. This is the best he’s played since the 2020 WCF… vs Denver. – 10:59 PM
Through 6 quarters, AD has been the best player in this series. This is the best he’s played since the 2020 WCF… vs Denver. – 10:59 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
AD has been locked in during this first half: 16 pts (7-8), 6 rebs, ast, blk – 10:58 PM
AD has been locked in during this first half: 16 pts (7-8), 6 rebs, ast, blk – 10:58 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis has been spectacular in these two games.
He’s 6 for 7 for 14 points with 5 boards, 1 assist and 1 block thus far tonight. – 10:56 PM
Anthony Davis has been spectacular in these two games.
He’s 6 for 7 for 14 points with 5 boards, 1 assist and 1 block thus far tonight. – 10:56 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers end up even with Denver in the non-Jokic, non-AD minutes, as Russell hit 2 more 3’s, but LAL made a few costly mistakes leading to easy Nuggets points. – 10:53 PM
Lakers end up even with Denver in the non-Jokic, non-AD minutes, as Russell hit 2 more 3’s, but LAL made a few costly mistakes leading to easy Nuggets points. – 10:53 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Lakers 28, Nuggets 24
LA’s offensive organization and execution were much better compared to the second half of Game 1. AD has 10 points and 5 rebounds. He defended Nikola Jokic about as well as possible. Jokic still has 10 points and 10 rebounds. DLo has 9 pts. – 10:40 PM
First quarter: Lakers 28, Nuggets 24
LA’s offensive organization and execution were much better compared to the second half of Game 1. AD has 10 points and 5 rebounds. He defended Nikola Jokic about as well as possible. Jokic still has 10 points and 10 rebounds. DLo has 9 pts. – 10:40 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
All in all, a 2nd straight good 1st Q for the Lakers, as they hold a 28-24 lead.
LAL missed a few great looks at the rim as well, but held the Nuggets to 9 of 25 shooting, with Anthony Davis all over the place. – 10:39 PM
All in all, a 2nd straight good 1st Q for the Lakers, as they hold a 28-24 lead.
LAL missed a few great looks at the rim as well, but held the Nuggets to 9 of 25 shooting, with Anthony Davis all over the place. – 10:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
10 points and 10 rebounds for Nikola Jokic in the first quarter.
He missed one shot, a block by Anthony Davis. – 10:39 PM
10 points and 10 rebounds for Nikola Jokic in the first quarter.
He missed one shot, a block by Anthony Davis. – 10:39 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers lead 28-24 after 1st Q. AD 10p on 4-of-5 shooting 5r 1b. Jokic 10p on 3-of-4 shooting 10r 2s. – 10:39 PM
The Lakers lead 28-24 after 1st Q. AD 10p on 4-of-5 shooting 5r 1b. Jokic 10p on 3-of-4 shooting 10r 2s. – 10:39 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Jokic grabbing ever board out there it seems. He’s up to 9 while AD has 4.
Both teams crashing the glass, tho. 11 apiece. – 10:38 PM
Jokic grabbing ever board out there it seems. He’s up to 9 while AD has 4.
Both teams crashing the glass, tho. 11 apiece. – 10:38 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The first time Jokic challenged Davis tonight resulted in Davis blocking Jokic.
Here’s what Jokic did in Game 1:
Vs Anthony Davis: 2 of 7 FG’s, 1 of 2 3’s, 5 points, 2 assists
Rui Hachimura: 8 of 10 FG’s, 16 points, 2 assists
LeBron James: 6 of 7 FG’s, 12 points – 10:27 PM
The first time Jokic challenged Davis tonight resulted in Davis blocking Jokic.
Here’s what Jokic did in Game 1:
Vs Anthony Davis: 2 of 7 FG’s, 1 of 2 3’s, 5 points, 2 assists
Rui Hachimura: 8 of 10 FG’s, 16 points, 2 assists
LeBron James: 6 of 7 FG’s, 12 points – 10:27 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Another strong start for the Lakers in Game 2 vs. the Nuggets, with LAL leading 15-9 midway through the 1Q after LeBron James’ hit ahead pass to Anthony Davis for a dunk, with DEN calling a timeout. – 10:23 PM
Another strong start for the Lakers in Game 2 vs. the Nuggets, with LAL leading 15-9 midway through the 1Q after LeBron James’ hit ahead pass to Anthony Davis for a dunk, with DEN calling a timeout. – 10:23 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
Who’s going to tell Anthony Davis?
theathletic.com/5433545/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/JNZfUfOkv5 – 10:22 PM
Who’s going to tell Anthony Davis?
theathletic.com/5433545/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/JNZfUfOkv5 – 10:22 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A second straight strong start for the Lakers here, as they go up 15-9 into the first time out, punctuated by a beautifully quick pass from LeBron to AD in transition for a dunk.
LeBron also had an and-1, plus a ridiculous block of Jamal Murray at the rim on the defensive end. – 10:21 PM
A second straight strong start for the Lakers here, as they go up 15-9 into the first time out, punctuated by a beautifully quick pass from LeBron to AD in transition for a dunk.
LeBron also had an and-1, plus a ridiculous block of Jamal Murray at the rim on the defensive end. – 10:21 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets trail the Lakers 15-9 early on and Michael Malone takes a rage timeout. After Game 1 he mentioned how the Lakers like to leak after contesting jumpers, and they just got a run out from AD on that very play…. – 10:21 PM
The Nuggets trail the Lakers 15-9 early on and Michael Malone takes a rage timeout. After Game 1 he mentioned how the Lakers like to leak after contesting jumpers, and they just got a run out from AD on that very play…. – 10:21 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis is guarding Nikola Jokic to start Game 2 of Lakers-Nuggets. – 10:14 PM
Anthony Davis is guarding Nikola Jokic to start Game 2 of Lakers-Nuggets. – 10:14 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters for Game 2 vs. Denver:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Record as starters: 19-7 – 9:34 PM
Lakers’ starters for Game 2 vs. Denver:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Record as starters: 19-7 – 9:34 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis (low back soreness) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Denver. – 9:27 PM
Anthony Davis (low back soreness) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Denver. – 9:27 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I asked Michael Malone about Anthony Davis guarding Nikola Jokic 1-on-1 and what the Nuggets are hoping to accomplish in those situations.
“We’re not going to change our game plan.” pic.twitter.com/PC74TAk67X – 8:34 PM
I asked Michael Malone about Anthony Davis guarding Nikola Jokic 1-on-1 and what the Nuggets are hoping to accomplish in those situations.
“We’re not going to change our game plan.” pic.twitter.com/PC74TAk67X – 8:34 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis was 0-for-4 from 3 in Game 1, with mostly open looks when DEN sagged off him. Since the 2020 postseason when AD shot 38.3% from 3 and hit a game-winning triple against the Nuggets, he’s shot just 7-for-30 from 3 in 22 postseason games (23.3%) – 8:17 PM
Anthony Davis was 0-for-4 from 3 in Game 1, with mostly open looks when DEN sagged off him. Since the 2020 postseason when AD shot 38.3% from 3 and hit a game-winning triple against the Nuggets, he’s shot just 7-for-30 from 3 in 22 postseason games (23.3%) – 8:17 PM
More on this storyline
As self-deprecating as ever, he didn’t mince words when asked how he can guard Lakers center Anthony Davis better after a barrage of buckets forced Michael Malone to cross-match, hiding Jokic on a lesser scoring threat in Game 2. “He’s an offensive monster, and defensive, too,” Jokic said. “… He’s a really good offensive player. And I’m not really good defensively one-on-one. Let’s say it like that.” -via Denver Post / April 25, 2024
ClutchPoints: “The frustration sets in a little bit… Being frustrated, you know it’s an emotional game the way it ended… But I agree to disagree on that one.” Lakers coach Darvin Ham on Anthony Davis’ comments after Game 2 against the Nuggets 🗣️ (via @michaelcorvo_) pic.twitter.com/l0C1Z4oi7N -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 24, 2024
So as Davis looks ahead to Game 3 on Thursday in L.A., he knows that the team needs to lean on the success they’ve had within the first two games. With that being said though, he admitted that there are points in the game where the team doesn’t know what they’re doing. “Just got to focus on Game 3. We’ve shown that we’re more than capable. We’ve also had stretches where we don’t know what we’re doing on both ends of the floor. And those are the ones that cost us. We got two days to get it right and be ready to win Game 3 on Thursday.” -via Lakers Nation / April 24, 2024
