History is repeating itself for the Los Angeles Lakers in a disappointing way. Their latest loss against the Denver Nuggets was a heart-wrenching defeat that showed their struggle to keep up with Nikola Jokic and his team.
The Lakers’ loss on Monday night marked their third consecutive game against the Nuggets where they squandered a double-digit lead and their 10th consecutive defeat to Denver since last year’s Western Conference finals. The Nuggets’ dominance feels inevitable, making it challenging for the Lakers to maintain any lead. Their 20-point lead in the third quarter faded naturally, highlighting the historic implications of the game.
The Denver Nuggets take a 2-0 lead after a 20-point comeback and a Jamal Murray game-winning jump shot.@Powell2daPeople has 5 key takeaways from Game 2 in Denver! DEN-LAL Game 3, Thursday at 10pm/et on TNT.
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Jamal Murray’s game-winning shot over Anthony Davis was reminiscent of Kawhi Leonard’s famous buzzer-beater against the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019. Murray’s clutch performance led the Nuggets to a 101-99 victory and added to the Lakers’ woes.
For the Lakers, this loss signifies a repeat of past mistakes and struggles against the Nuggets. Despite having moments where they outperformed Denver, the Lakers couldn’t hold on to their leads. Jokic’s consistent performance and Murray’s heroics created a sense of inevitability that left the Lakers questioning their fate.
ICE COLD. 🥶
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The Lakers will look to bounce back as the series moves to Los Angeles. With potential reinforcements on the way, the team hopes to find new ways to disrupt the Nuggets’ rhythm. However, Jokic and Murray’s partnership continues to shine, leaving the Lakers with a tough challenge ahead.
