Blinksportsnews247Despite having a large portion of their squad injured and losing 114-106 at home to the Denver Nuggets, the team gave hope that they may still succeed.
With 3:44 remaining, they were knotted at 100, and a little more than two minutes remained, they were tied at 104, all because to a Jaxson Hayes chase-down block of Peyton Watson that set up an Austin Reaves 3-pointer in transition.
LeBron James (25 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 steals), and Anthony Davis (32 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks, 7 assists) helped the Lakers (27-26) hang with the Nuggets (36-16) for 46 minutes.
When it counted most, though, the Nuggets proved why they are atop the Western Conference and played at a caliber of play the Lakers still strive to attain. With less than two minutes remaining, Jamal Murray (29 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds) made a 3-pointer to put the Nuggets ahead 107-104. The Lakers had an empty possession before Murray converted a floater in transition to give Denver a five-point lead.
After Reaves missed a 3-point attempt, the Nuggets took advantage of a dead possession by the Lakers once more. With 1:05 remaining, Nikola Jokic (24 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists) helped Michael Porter Jr. (27 points, 8 rebounds) make a corner 3-pointer to put the Nuggets up 112-104 and effectively seal the victory.
Max Christie suffered a right ankle sprain on Thursday night, which prevented him from playing in the second half of the Lakers’ game against the Nuggets.
Christie suffered the injury at the conclusion of the second quarter after being fouled while driving to the basket and rolling his ankle. It happens at a particularly bad moment, since the Lakers have recently been severely impacted by injuries.
In fact, Christie received a rare start against the Nuggets after D’Angelo Russell was forced to sit out just prior to tipoff because of a knee injury.
Before leaving the game due to an injury of his own, Christie finished the first 15 minutes of play with seven points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal on 2 of 7 shooting.
Christie may need to miss at least a few games due to his ankle sprain, which would further deplete the Lakers’ roster. It is yet unclear how serious the injury is.
Max Christie didn’t pay attention to trade rumors
The NBA trade deadline has come and gone and the Lakers did not make any moves despite being linked to a variety of players.
Being 20 years old with a lot of promise, Christie’s name naturally came up in some trade rumors, although he revealed that he doesn’t pay attention to them since they are out of his control.
In response to the rumors, Christie stated, “Yeah, that’s out of my control.” “Just come up and be a pro, like I’ve stated many times this year. All I can do is that. Work as hard as I can, be a professional, and arrive on time. As previously said, I have no influence over the trade rumors, therefore there’s no need worrying about them if I can’t do anything about them. Therefore, all I have to do is show up and give it my all, either for this squad or, in the event that I wind up on another team, for that team. All I have to do to be the greatest player I can be right now is strive to be the best version of myself because it’s the Lakers.
Fans React To Lakers Loss To Nuggets: “Should’ve Won It For Kobe”
On the evening when the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled monuments honoring Kobe Bryant, the Lakers fell short against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets’ eighth straight victory over the Lakers, 114-106, demonstrates the disparity in talent between the two teams.
The Lakers’ repeated defeat at the hands of the Nuggets, particularly on Kobe Day, infuriated the fan base.
On the evening when the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled monuments honoring Kobe Bryant, the Lakers fell short against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets’ eighth straight victory over the Lakers, 114-106, demonstrates the disparity in talent between the two teams.
The Lakers’ repeated defeat at the hands of the Nuggets, particularly on Kobe Day, infuriated the fan base.
Fans were reminded of how the Lakers also lost their first game after Kobe’s passing.
Fans reactions on X
Ry
“It’s the same thing. So long as any game is close with Denver they will out execute you. Lakers can’t figure it out against them on either end of the floor.”
Bobby
“Lakers lost the first home game after Kobe passed and now lost on his statue night. Thats tough”
The way the Nuggets just sniff out the Lakers attempted comebacks are crazy. The levels between both teams are very clear and it’s not even close lmaooo”
Even though the club required him to play significant minutes, Rui Hachimura’s lackluster performance earned him a lot of hatred from the supporters.
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