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• Recap: LeBron James Records Triple-Double As Lakers Beat Grizzlies To Earn Fifth Straight Win

  28-03-2024 03:25 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Coming off an impressive double overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to the court in the second of a back-to-back on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.
  While the Lakers got LeBron James back in the lineup, Anthony Davis was ruled out after hurting his knee and playing 52 minutes in Milwaukee. The Grizzlies have dealt with their fair share of injuries too and as a result, James and the Lakers were too much, coming away with a 136-124 victory.
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• Lakers Injury Report: Jarred Vanderbilt Out & Christian Wood Questionable In Game 4 Against Nuggets

  27-04-2024 02:11 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets and Jarred Vanderbilt (right midfoot sprain) remains out while Christian Wood (left knee surgery) has been upgraded to questionable.
  Meanwhile, LeBron James is again listed as probable although is in no danger of missing the game considering the Lakers’ season is on the line. Anthony Davis, on the other hand, is questionable with a left wrist sprain although surely will do whatever he can to play.
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• LeBron James: Lakers Must Take It ‘One Game At A Time’ Facing 3-0 Deficit Vs. Nuggets

  26-04-2024 22:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  A return home to the Crypto.com Arena did not lead to a different outcome for the Los Angeles Lakers in their series against the Denver Nuggets. Once again, Anthony Davis and LeBron James played excellently and the Lakers took a double-digit lead over the Nuggets in the first half.And once again, the Nuggets would track them down and come away with a victory, now holding a 3-0 series lead and 11 straight victories over the Lakers.
  Things are looking extremely bleak for the Lakers now and it is w
  
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• Darvin Ham Feels ‘Disappointment’ Mounting For Lakers Amid Losing Streak Vs. Nuggets

  26-04-2024 21:25 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  If the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round series against the Denver Nuggets has proven anything, it’s that Darvin Ham’s team has still not figured out how to win against the defending champions.
  A 3-0 series deficit through three games marks 11 consecutive losses dating back to early 2023. Ham — who now holds a 2-12 record against the Nuggets as a head coach — is still searching for answers.The Nuggets have simply been all over the Lakers when it matters most in this s
  
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• Austin Reaves Not Making Excuses For Lakers’ Struggles Against Nuggets

  26-04-2024 20:27 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are one loss away from being eliminated in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. And if they lose on Saturday, it would be their second consecutive sweep elimination at the hands of the Denver Nuggets and their 12th straight loss to Nikola Jokic and company. Frustration has certainly been mounting for Austin Reaves and the Lakers, who feel as though they are out of chess moves.L.A. has held double-digit leads in all three games of the series. In Game 2, they led by 20
  
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• Lakers Rumors: D’Angelo Russell ‘Likely’ To Opt Out Of Contract For 2024-25 Season

  26-04-2024 19:40 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Last offseason, after getting swept by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers chose not to make any major moves and instead retool around largely the same core that made that run. This included signing free agent D’Angelo Russell to a two-year contract with a player option after the first year.The deal reflected solid value for Russell, while also having built in protection on both sides depending on how 2023-24 went.Russell turned in arguably his best
  
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• Anthony Davis: Lakers’ Focus Is Winning Game 4 & Then Go From There

  26-04-2024 19:24 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers remain unable to get over the hump when it comes to defeating the Denver Nuggets in a single game, let alone an entire series. Despite strong play on both ends by Anthony Davis, Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets ate getting whatever they want against L.A. and have a 3-0 series lead with relative ease, despite trailing for a majority of all three games.The biggest disparity between the two teams has been the work in crunchtime. But another major statistical advantage for Denver
  
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• Lakers News: Nuggets’ Michael Malone Praises LeBron James’ Longevity

  26-04-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James showed that today’s superstars can enjoy longer careers than their predecessors as he was one of the best players in the league during the 2023-24 season despite being its oldest player.
  James turned back the clock in Year 21, leading the Lakers back to the postseason though the team faces a 0-3 deficit after losing at home to the Denver Nuggets. James has done just about everything he can to will Los Angeles to wins, but Denver plays a near-flawless st
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Organization Was ‘Upset’ With Anthony Davis’ Comments After Game 2 Loss To Nuggets

  26-04-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt a gut punch after they lost a winnable Game 2 to the Denver Nuggets, and now they find themselves in a hole after dropping Game 3 at home.
  Los Angeles has played Denver well in the first half of every game this series, and it looked like they were well on their way to tying up the series before heading back home. The Lakers went up by as much as 20 points in the second half, but suddenly found themselves scrambling to hold onto their lead.
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• LeBron James Discusses If Pressure Of Needing Perfection Is Leading To Lakers’ Struggles Against Nuggets

  26-04-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round series against the Denver Nuggets have shown that LeBron James and Anthony Davis haven’t had enough help to keep up with the defending champs for all 48 minutes.
  Game 3 was a similar story with the Lakers jumping out to an early lead before collapsing in the second half and losing to fall into a 3-0 deficit in the series. James and Davis combined for 59 of the Lakers’ 105 points while as a team they shot just 5-for-27 from deep.
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• Recap: Lakers On Brink Of Elimination After Dropping Game 3 At Home To Nuggets

  26-04-2024 06:36 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After blowing two leads and dropping two close games on the road, the Los Angeles Lakers return home and host the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their first round series on Thursday night.
  The Lakers came in looking to snap their 10-game losing streak at the hands of the Nuggets and also looking to avoid going down 0-3 in the series, which is obviously a death sentence with no NBA team ever coming back from that. Ultimately, that ended up being the case as the Lakers still can’t keep up with
  
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• Nuggets Vs. Lakers Preview: Return Home For Must-Win Game 3

  25-04-2024 22:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After a demoralizing Game 2 loss, the Los Angeles Lakers have stressed that they are focused on Game 3 and must put that defeat behind them. They now get the chance as they return home to Crypto.com Arena with plans on finally getting in the win column against the Denver Nuggets.
  There isn’t much more that can be asked of Anthony Davis. The big man is averaging 32 points, 12.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks on 61.9% shooting in the first two games of the series while battling with Nuggets superst
  
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• Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. Expecting Lakers’ Confidence To Be High In Game 3 At Home

  25-04-2024 21:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets have relocated to Crypto.com Arena for Games 3 and 4 of their first round postseason series. After two hard-fought battles in Denver, the Nuggets hold a 2-0 series lead despite the Lakers having big leads in both games. As has been the case with the Nuggets, L.A. has been unable to hold on in crunch time while Denver’s stars in Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray continue to show up.Part of the reason the Nuggets have not slipped up i
  
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• LeBron James: Jarred Vanderbilt’s Potential Return Would Bring ‘Energy’ To Lakers

  25-04-2024 20:02 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  A player that the Los Angeles Lakers are desperately missing is Jarred Vanderbilt, who always provides a ton of energy and hustle. Specifically when it comes to the defensive end, he is someone who could take the assignment of guarding Jamal Murray in their first-round matchup with the Denver Nuggets if he was healthy.
  Another underrated skillset that Vanderbilt has is attacking the glass and giving the Lakers second-chance opportunities. There was some newfound optimism that the forward could m
  
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• Taurean Prince Talks About How Lakers’ Bench Can Produce More

  25-04-2024 19:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  The bench production for the Los Angeles Lakers certainly has been lacking in the postseason, and that goes back to the end of the regular season. But through the first two games of the Lakers’ first-round matchup with the Denver Nuggets, they have only gotten 17 bench points with all of them coming from Taurean Prince.
  If the purple and gold want any chance to make this a series, they need more bench scoring to complement the starters. Spencer Dinwiddie and Gabe Vincent need to be more ag
  
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• Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Believes Home Crowd Will Help In Game 3 Against Nuggets

  25-04-2024 18:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Despite a bounce-back performance from D’Angelo Russell in Game 2, the Los Angeles Lakers found a way to drop the ball in Game 2 as they allowed the Denver Nuggets to erase their 20-point lead and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
  Coming into the first round matchup, Russell was widely perceived as the X-factor for the Lakers after his dismal showing in their postseason series last year. Russell delivered on his end of the bargain, scoring 23 points including hitting 7-of-11 of his attempts f
  
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• LeBron James: Lakers Need To Do Better Job Of Closing Against Nuggets

  25-04-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Despite a strong first half from the Los Angeles Lakers, they were once again unable to close out a game against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2.
  Los Angeles suffered perhaps one of their worst losses in recent memory as they allowed Denver to come back from 20 points down and steal Game 2 on their home floor. It was a gut punch for the Lakers, who have now lost 10 consecutive games to the Nuggets and don’t seem any closer to getting over that hump.
  LeBron James was visibly gassed in the seco
  
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• Darvin Ham Wants Lakers To ‘Maintain Pace’ In Game 3 Against Nuggets

  25-04-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers looked like they were on their way to tying up their first round series against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2.
  The Lakers went up by as much as 20 points, but the Nuggets came roaring back and completed their improbable comeback after Jamal Murray hit a jumper over Anthony Davis.
  Now down 0-2 going back to Los Angeles, head coach Darvin Ham and his staff will need to find ways to overcome Denver and extend the series.
  When asked what his focus is for Game 3, Ham brought up
  
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• Could an Early Elimination Prompt LeBron James to Retire After This Season

  25-04-2024 16:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  As LeBron James nears the end of his late thirties, speculation about his potential retirement intensifies. At 38, LeBron’s illustrious career with teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and now the Los Angeles Lakers has been spectacular. Despite his age, LeBron continues to perform at an elite level. Still, the speculation about his retirement timeline grows each season, particularly with the Lakers falling behind the Denver Nuggets 2-0 in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoff
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James & Darvin Ham Never Lost Faith in D’Angelo Russell

  25-04-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  One of the biggest storylines going into the Los Angeles Lakers’ first round series against the Denver Nuggets was how D’Angelo Russell would hold up and if head coach Darvin Ham would have to adjust his starting lineup next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis the way he did last season.In the 2023 Western Conference Finals, Russell was effectively played out of the series, but was coming off of a much better regular season in 2024.Russell struggled mightily in Game 1, which did not ca
  
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• Lakers Injury Report: Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood Still Out In Game 3 Vs. Nuggets

  25-04-2024 02:13 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are listing forward Jarred Vanderbilt and big man Christian Wood as out for Thursday night’s pivotal Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets.
  Vanderbilt has been out since Feb. 1 with right mid-foot sprain suffered during a game against the Boston Celtics. Prior to that, Vanderbilt had been rounding into form after starting the season on the sideline thanks to left heel bursitis.
  In the last six games he played in, Vanderbilt recorded multiple steals in five of them. Known
  
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• Magic Johnson Was Too ‘Devastated’ To Tweet Following Lakers’ Game 2 Loss Against Nuggets

  25-04-2024 00:13 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has maintained an interest in the team since his playing days, going as far as partaking in some front office and ownership duties. It’s clear that even though his playing days are long gone, Johnson still wants to see this franchise succeed and continue to win championships.
  In particular, Johnson has been active on social media sharing his thoughts on every game the Lakers have played this season. However, following Game 2 against the Denver Nugget
  
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• Darvin Ham Disagrees With Anthony Davis’ Comments About Lakers Not Knowing What They’re Doing At Times

  24-04-2024 23:54 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  This is now the second postseason appearance for Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham as he tries to replicate last season’s deep run. But, this year it started with a Western Conference Finals rematch against the defending champion Denver Nuggets, who of course swept the Lakers last year.
  Unfortunately, L.A. find themselves down two games to none again, and both were very winnable contests in Denver. The purple and gold got off to great starts but were simply unable to sustain and exe
  
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• Anthony Davis Discusses What Changed In Second Half Of Game 2 That Led To Lakers’ Offensive Struggles

  24-04-2024 21:04 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are obviously not where they want to be down 2-0 in their first round series against the Denver Nuggets. And they are especially unhappy that they blew a 20-point lead in Game 2 to drop to an 0-2 deficit. What’s perhaps most disheartening about the series margin is that Anthony Davis has been playing some of his best basketball, and Nikola Jokic — while still putting up incredible numbers — has been less efficient than usual.The Lakers have also already f
  
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• D’Angelo Russell Likes Where Lakers Are At Despite 0-2 Deficit Vs. Nuggets

  24-04-2024 19:41 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are heading back home down 0-2 in their first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. Despite the best efforts of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, not to mention a bounce back performance from D’Angelo Russell in Game 2, the Lakers have still been unable to get over the hump and finally take down the Nuggets who have now won 10 consecutive games over L.A.
  Following an absolutely heartbreaking defeat in Game 2 the general attitude surrounding the Lakers was th
  
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• Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Discusses What Went Into Bounce-Back Game 2 Performance Against Nuggets

  24-04-2024 18:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  One of the biggest reasons the Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 1 to the Denver Nuggets was due to the off shooting night from D’Angelo Russell. The guard shot just 6-of-20 from the field and 1-of-9 from 3-point range in the 11-point loss.
  But Russell was determined not to have a repeat performance in Game 2 and he delivered, knocking down 7-of-11 shots from deep to finish with 23 points. Unfortunately for Russell and the Lakers, it still came in a loss as they now head back home down 2-0 to t
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Explains Where Focus Is After Demoralizing Game 2 Loss To Nuggets

  24-04-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are heading back to L.A. down 2-0 in their first round series with the Denver Nuggets. Despite being up by as many as 20 points in Game 2, the Lakers were unable to hold on as a Jamal Murray buzzer-beater sank their chances of evening the series.
  LeBron did a little bit of everything on Monday night, finishing with 26 points, eight rebounds, 12 assists, two steals and two blocks, but once again, it wasn’t enough as the Nuggets out-executed the Lakers
  
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• Austin Reaves: Lakers Must Move On To Next Game After Heartbreaking Game 2 Loss To Nuggets

  24-04-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  A lot was expected of Austin Reaves coming into these playoffs as the third-year guard has been tasked with defending Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray while still needing to provide consistent offense for the Los Angeles Lakers.
  While Reaves has done an admirable job defensively, limiting Murray to just 37.5% shooting in the first two games of this series, it hasn’t been enough. In fact, it was Murray who capped off a huge Nuggets comeback with a buzzer-beating jumper to give the Nuggets a
  
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• Darvin Ham: Lakers Will Be Better From Game 2 Buzzer-Beating Loss To Nuggets

  24-04-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is running out of solutions for beating the Denver Nuggets, as his team has now lost 10 straight against the defending champions. L.A. now heads home down 0-2 and blowing two great chances at stealing a game in Denver.
  Game 2 could very well have been the nail in the coffin as the purple and gold had a 20-point lead in the third quarter. Similar to Game 1, the offense became stagnant and unorganized, allowing the Nuggets to get back into the game. Jamal M
  
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• Lakers Video: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Protects Anthony Davis During Nuggets Celebration

  23-04-2024 21:15 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers suffered about as heartbreaking of a loss as possible on Tuesday night in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets. Despite an excellent effort from Anthony Davis, LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell, the Lakers were unable to hold off the Nuggets, with Jamal Murray hitting a buzzer-beating jumper over Davis to cap the comeback and give them a 2-0 series lead.
  The Murray shot came right in front of the Nuggets bench and thus, when the shot fell through, the Denver players pil
  
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