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• Lakers News: Frank Vogel Praises Zach Norvell Jr.’s ‘Real Knack For Scoring The Basketball’

  16-10-2019 19:56 via lakersnation.com
  
  With LeBronJames, AnthonyDavis, and numerous role players sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers’ fourth preseason game, head coach Frank Vogel was in need of someone to step up and take on the scoring load. That extra punch came from Zach Norvell Jr.
  Norvell Jr. is currently signed to a two-way deal and he is already looking like another potential diamond in the rough that the team’s scouting department has discovered. Starting for the Lakers, Norvell Jr. led the Lakers with 22 points o
  
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• Recap: Jamal Murray Buzzer-Beater Helps Nuggets Beat Lakers In Game 2

  23-04-2024 06:37 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers opened up their first round postseason series with a loss, making that nine straight at the hands of the defending champion Denver Nuggets.
  The Lakers had a chance to end that skid and head home with the series tied at one with a win in Game 2 on Monday night, but unfortunately they lost 101-99 on a Jamal Murray buzzer-beater.
  D’Angelo Russell, who has struggled against Denver over the last couple years, hit his first three 3-pointers in this one. LeBron James was al
  
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• Lakers Vs. Nuggets Preview: Looking To Snap Long Losing Streak To Denver In Game 2

  22-04-2024 21:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff opener against the Denver Nuggets looked eerily familiar to last year’s Western Conference Finals as head coach Darvin Ham’s team came out strong but ultimately could not keep up with the defending champs in the second half.
  The loss was the ninth straight for the Lakers against the Nuggets going back to last season as they just haven’t figured out a way to beat Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Co.
  This is, of course, a seven-game series thou
  
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• Lakers News: Anthony Davis Doesn’t Understand Not Being Named Defensive Player Of The Year Finalist

  22-04-2024 19:02 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The NBA recently announced the finalists for regular season awards and somehow Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis did not make the cut for Defensive Player of the Year.
  The three finalists for that award ended up being Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. While all worthy candidates, it’s hard to say that any make as big of an impact defensively on a nightly basis than Davis while also carrying a big loa
  
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• Austin Reaves Appreciates Lakers Fans & Organization

  22-04-2024 18:36 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The story of Austin Reaves’ NBA journey is truly an incredible one. The guard went undrafted out of Oklahoma with the Los Angeles Lakers signing him to a two-way contract.But before training camp even got underway, the Lakers converted his deal into a standard NBA contract after he had impressed during a players-only minicamp.
  From there, injuries thrust Reaves into an unexpected rotation spot and he showed the stage wasn’t too big for him even as a rookie. Down the stretch of his se
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Excited To Play In Olympics Alongside Anthony Davis

  22-04-2024 18:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Currently, the focus of LeBron James and Anthony Davis is on the Los Angeles Lakers’ postseason and trying to take down the Denver Nuggets. But whenever the Lakers’ season ends, James and Davis still have more basketball ahead of them.
  Both LeBron and Davis were named to the initial Team USA roster that will participate in the Olympics this summer in Paris. It will be the first time either Lakers star will represent Team USA since the 2012 Olympics in London, but the two had no relat
  
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• Lakers News: Anthony Davis Not Concerned About D’Angelo Russell Going Into Game 2 Against Nuggets

  22-04-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Going into this first round playoff series, many viewed point guard D’Angelo Russell as the X-factor for the Los Angeles Lakers. Regardless of how good Anthony Davis and LeBron James play, the Lakers need Russell to resemble the player he was for much of this regular season as opposed to the one who struggled mightily in last year’s Western Conference Finals against this same Denver Nuggets team.
  Unfortunately, Game 1 was not Russell’s night as he shot 6-of-20 from the field an
  
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• LeBron James: Lakers Don’t Have Much Room For Error To Defeat Nuggets

  22-04-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers got off to a strong start against the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of their first round playoff series. But the defending NBA Champions would take over late in the second and into the third quarter to strike first and take a series lead despite the best efforts of Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
  Davis was excellent with 32 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks while LeBron finished with 27 points and eight assists, but the Lakers didn’t get enough from their role players o
  
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• Lakers News: Darvin Ham Wants D’Angelo Russell To Remain Aggressive

  22-04-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  One player on the Los Angeles Lakers who really stepped up his game during the second half of the NBA regular season is D’Angelo Russell. The one-time All-Star heard all the trade chatter ahead of the NBA trade deadline and chose to prove his worth from there on out, which he accomplished while receiving high praise from his coaches, teammates and the media.
  Although Russell has played some outstanding basketball this year, he still has yet to prove himself during the NBA playoffs, especia
  
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• NBA Playoffs Betting Guide: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Game 2

  22-04-2024 10:52 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The betting landscape is exciting as the Los Angeles Lakers gear up to take on the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their first-round NBA playoff series. The Lakers are looking to rebound after a tough loss in the series opener, where, despite a strong start, they could not maintain momentum against the Nuggets’ robust second-half performance. The Nuggets, leading the series 1-0, are coming off a decisive win fueled by a standout performance from Nikola Jokic. This backdrop sets the stage for a
  
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• Lakers News: Anthony Davis Not Named Defensive Player Of The Year Finalist

  22-04-2024 00:50 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The NBA has announced the finalists for Defensive Player of the Year and Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis did not make the cut. The three finalists are Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo and San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama.
  The 2023-24 season was one in which Davis reminded the world of just how good he is when he remains healthy, and he did that. Davis played in 76 games for the Lakers this season and finished third in the NBA with 1
  
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• Lakers News: Anthony Davis Willing To Defend Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic More In Game 2 If Necessary

  21-04-2024 20:50 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Game 1 did not go the Los Angeles Lakers way as the Denver Nuggets used a dominant third quarter to take control and ultimately come away with the victory. Both superstar big men were outstanding as Nikola Jokic finished with 32 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists while Anthony Davis totaled 32 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks.
  The Lakers chose to have Rui Hachimura be the primary defender on Jokic for much of the night, a strategy that worked decently during last year’s Western Confe
  
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• Austin Reaves: Lakers Need To Play Near-Perfect Basketball To Beat Nuggets

  21-04-2024 20:06 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After beating the New Orleans Pelicans in the Play-In Tournament, the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t given any favors by the league as they were set to face the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
  Every team in the Western Conference wanted to avoid playing the Nuggets, and for obvious reasons, with Nikola Jokic and company playing elite basketball right now and looking like the favorite to come out of the West.
  Although the Lakers are heavy underdogs
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Christian Wood Planning To Return In Game 3 Against Nuggets

  21-04-2024 19:42 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night and one thing that was apparent for head coach Darvin Ham’s team was their lack of size.
  The Lakers did not use many resources to address the center position last summer or at the trade deadline and it seems to be costing them as Denver outrebounded L.A. 49-40 in a 114-103 victory.
  Anthony Davis played 45 minutes for the Lakers in the contest and was exceptional but needed more h
  
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• Lakers News: Anthony Davis Emphasizes Need To Rebound Better Vs. Nuggets

  21-04-2024 19:25 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers headed into Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets with high hopes of pulling off the upset and getting off to a quick start to the postseason.
  Fortunately, the Lakers were able to get something going in the first quarter, with the team able to keep Nikola Jokic and company at bay en route to getting out to a 12-point lead in the second quarter. Then the Nuggets showed why they are such a tough team t
  
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• Lakers News: Darvin Ham Expecting ‘Hard-Fought Series’ After Game 1 Loss To Nuggets

  21-04-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers finally got their chance to prove they could hang with the reigning champion Denver Nuggets when they faced off in Game 1 of their first-round series.
  Los Angeles got off to a strong start, building a 12-point lead in the first half. However, as has been the case in every game between the two teams, Denver stormed back and took control in the second half to take Game 1.
  Head coach Darvin Ham’s game plan seemed to sputter once the team fell behind, and he explained sp
  
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• Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell ‘Excited’ For Opportunity To Bounce Back In Game 2 Against Nuggets

  21-04-2024 15:43 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers got the rematch they wanted as they took on the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
  Los Angeles needed to get through a tough Play-In Tournament game against the New Orleans Pelicans to make the postseason, but after winning it seemed like they were ready to answer all the doubters who believed they stood no chance against Denver. In the first half, the Lakers were well on their way to doing that as they built up a double-digit lead before
  
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• LeBron James Explains How Game 1 Against Nuggets Got Away From Lakers

  21-04-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Game 1 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets was the most anticipated game on the slate for opening day of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
  The Lakers and Nuggets met in the Western Conference Finals last year, and the rematch got off to a thrilling start. Los Angeles gave Denver everything they could handle in the first half and built up a 12-point lead.
  However, the Nuggets continued to play their brand of basketball and eventually won convincingly over the Lakers. LeBron James did his part,
  
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• Recap: Lakers Lose To Nuggets Again In Game 1 Of NBA Playoffs

  21-04-2024 04:58 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The 2024 NBA Playoffs kicked off on Saturday with the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Finals.
  The Nuggets have had the Lakers’ number recently, winning eight straight games including the sweep in the 2023 postseason. L.A. looked to flip that script in Game 1 at Ball Arena, but they were unable to as Denver took a 1-0 series lead with a 114-103 victory.
  Denver jumped out to a quick 4-0 start before Anthony Davis
  
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• Lakers Vs. Nuggets Playoff Preview: Looking To Steal Game 1 Of Playoffs On Road

  20-04-2024 23:26 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The first round of the NBA Playoffs is here for the Los Angeles Lakers after they battled through the Play-In Tournament to earn a rematch with the defending champion Denver Nuggets. L.A. is looking to snap its eight-game losing streak against Denver while picking up a decisive Game 1 victory on the road.
  For the purple and gold to achieve the goal of winning a championship, they have to go through the Nuggets at some point this postseason and this is their chance to pull off an upset. It is not
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Continued ‘Serious Interest’ In Hawks’ Trae Young

  20-04-2024 23:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are known to chase stars and win championships, making them one of the most prestigious franchises in the world. With LeBron James nearing the end of his career and the organization trying to cash in on one more championship, a name that has been floated around is Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young.
  While the front office may still be scarred from the Russell Westbrook experiment, Young is younger and could be a better fit. Awaiting what happens in the playoffs, if L.A. is an e
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Explains Biggest Difference In Playoff Basketball

  20-04-2024 19:02 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  No player in the history of the NBA has played in more playoff games or logged more minutes in the postseason than LeBron James and it isn’t even close. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has 23 more games and nearly 2,000 more playoff minutes than anyone else and now he is set to increase that gap as the Lakers are set to take on the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
  It has been said by everyone who has been in postseason wars that playoff basketball is different f
  
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• 2024 Western Conference First Round Preview: Reviewing Lakers-Nuggets Regular Season Matchups

  20-04-2024 18:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets are facing off in their second consecutive Western Conference playoff series. The two teams meet in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs as the No. 2 seed (Nuggets) and the No. 7 seed (Lakers) after their Western Conference Finals matchup last season when Denver swept L.A.
  But this is a new season, and while the Lakers are absolutely going to have their work cut out for them to win a seven-game series, the Nuggets are also not taking L.A. lightly. Th
  
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• LeBron James: Lakers Can’t Lose Track Of Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr.

  20-04-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are in full preparation mode for their first round playoff series with the Denver Nuggets. Of course most of the attention will go towards the stars in the series like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, but it’s the role players who could very likely decide this series.
  For the Nuggets, their most crucial role player is Michael Porter Jr. as he is a big-time scorer who is capable of getting scorching hot at any moment. And LeBron understands
  
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• Anthony Davis & Darvin Ham Believe Gabe Vincent Makes Lakers Better

  20-04-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Gabe Vincent has played in 12 games for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, and only seven since suffering a knee injury that sidelined him for nearly the entire regular season. And while he is still getting his legs under him on offense, he is undoubtedly the same defender that head coach Darvin Ham and superstar Anthony Davis were excited to have when L.A. inked him to a three-year, $33 million deal last offseason.The Lakers are 6-1 in Vincent’s games since his return on March 31, and th
  
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• LeBron James: Lakers Are Healthy & Have Figured Out Rotations Going Into Postseason

  20-04-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The depth of the Los Angeles Lakers has been a talking point for the team heading into this season, with the front office giving LeBron James and Anthony Davis capable role players. However, due to injuries, L.A. could never reap the rewards of having a well-balanced roster.
  Fast forward to the end of the regular season, the Lakers are still missing rotational pieces in Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood. But, the purple and gold need to push on without them and this is the healthiest they hav
  
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• Michael Malone: Nuggets’ Recent Success Vs. Lakers ‘Doesn’t Mean Anything’

  19-04-2024 23:02 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  There is simply no getting around the fact that the Denver Nuggets have had the Los Angeles Lakers’ number over the past couple of seasons. Denver swept the Lakers in last year’s Western Conference Finals and won all three meetings this year as L.A. just hasn’t been able to figure them out and execute down the stretch of the many close games between the teams.
  As such, the Nuggets are a decent-sized favorite over the Lakers going into this series and rightfully so as they are t
  
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• Gabe Vincent: Everyone In Lakers Organization Wanted Nuggets At Some Point In Playoffs

  19-04-2024 20:01 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The 2023-24 season was a tough one for Gabe Vincent as he spent most of it sidelined and only appeared in 11 games for the Los Angeles Lakers.
  Vincent’s first year with the Lakers didn’t go quite as planned, but he has started to look more like the player they signed in free agency as he is getting better each game. Despite the lack of time on the court, Vincent’s already become a trusted rotation player for head coach Darvin Ham.
  Like Los Angeles, Vincent is quite familiar wit
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Explains What Makes Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic So ‘Dynamic’

  19-04-2024 19:16 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers getting another crack at the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs gives LeBron James another close look at Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic.Jokic is on pace to win his third Most Valuable Player award in four seasons after putting together another incredible campaign while defending the Nuggets’ 2023 NBA championship.Jokic was the Nuggets’ team leader in points per game (26.4), rebounds per game (12.4), assists per game (9.0) and steals per
  
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• Lakers News: Darvin Ham Preaches ‘Consistent Discipline’ In Series Vs. Nuggets

  19-04-2024 18:28 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a first round series against the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets, the team that eliminated them via sweep in last season’s Western Conference Finals. Both teams are largely the same from last season — with some minor adjustments — giving head coach Darvin Ham plenty of tape to work with to figure out what went wrong last season.The Lakers kept the Nuggets close in all four games of the Western Conference Finals sweep, but ultimatel
  
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