Ryan Blackburn: Just one incorrect call on the L2M report last night. Nikola Jokic should have been called for Defensive 3 seconds. The foul that LeBron James was hoping to draw with under 50 seconds left was deemed a “Correct Non-Call” due to marginal contact. pic.twitter.com/F3I0wn7QKK
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Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Just one incorrect call on the L2M report last night. Nikola Jokic should have been called for Defensive 3 seconds.
The foul that LeBron James was hoping to draw with under 50 seconds left was deemed a “Correct Non-Call” due to marginal contact. pic.twitter.com/F3I0wn7QKK – 5:21 PM
Just one incorrect call on the L2M report last night. Nikola Jokic should have been called for Defensive 3 seconds.
The foul that LeBron James was hoping to draw with under 50 seconds left was deemed a “Correct Non-Call” due to marginal contact. pic.twitter.com/F3I0wn7QKK – 5:21 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
LeBron James catching up to Michael Jordan in The Athletic’s GOAT poll bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/22/chi… pic.twitter.com/JIVYcGpuhX – 4:00 PM
LeBron James catching up to Michael Jordan in The Athletic’s GOAT poll bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/22/chi… pic.twitter.com/JIVYcGpuhX – 4:00 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
LeBron James, Nick Nurse, Joel Embiid, Drew Hanlen, and holy moly even die hard Knicks fan, Process hater Stephen A. Smith had to admit: the #Sixers got robbed at MSG.
Yet another J. Goble controversy involving #NewYorkForever this year.
libertyballers.com/2024/4/23/2413… – 1:36 PM
LeBron James, Nick Nurse, Joel Embiid, Drew Hanlen, and holy moly even die hard Knicks fan, Process hater Stephen A. Smith had to admit: the #Sixers got robbed at MSG.
Yet another J. Goble controversy involving #NewYorkForever this year.
libertyballers.com/2024/4/23/2413… – 1:36 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Rewatched Game 2, 2nd half. A few things jump out. 1) Laker offense got way too slow. At times, felt like trying to bleed clock too early. Others, stagnanation. But it hurt shot quality. 2) LeBron vacillates between brilliance & serious fatigue. 3) Aaron Gordon: Unsung hero. AK – 1:31 PM
Rewatched Game 2, 2nd half. A few things jump out. 1) Laker offense got way too slow. At times, felt like trying to bleed clock too early. Others, stagnanation. But it hurt shot quality. 2) LeBron vacillates between brilliance & serious fatigue. 3) Aaron Gordon: Unsung hero. AK – 1:31 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LeBron James blasts officiating, replay center after Lakers’ collapse, also calls out refs from different game cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:40 PM
LeBron James blasts officiating, replay center after Lakers’ collapse, also calls out refs from different game cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:40 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Some debates deserve a stage of their own…
A deeper look at the GOAT discussion in this year’s @TheAthletic player poll, where LeBron James nearly passed Michael Jordan (45.9% to 42.1%).
So many fascinating quotes in here…
theathletic.com/5432961/2024/0… – 11:50 AM
Some debates deserve a stage of their own…
A deeper look at the GOAT discussion in this year’s @TheAthletic player poll, where LeBron James nearly passed Michael Jordan (45.9% to 42.1%).
So many fascinating quotes in here…
theathletic.com/5432961/2024/0… – 11:50 AM
Dwight Jaynes @dwightjaynes
Funny stuff. LeBron misses a WIDE-OPEN three that likely would have won the game. Then, hits the podium complaining about a replay reversal in the third quarter! Yeah, he played a great game, but… some weak sauce there. – 10:12 AM
Funny stuff. LeBron misses a WIDE-OPEN three that likely would have won the game. Then, hits the podium complaining about a replay reversal in the third quarter! Yeah, he played a great game, but… some weak sauce there. – 10:12 AM
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
“All these games are being officiated differently, vastly differently, but the replays are catching all of it and this is a problem for the league.”
@LegsESPN reacts to LeBron James’ comments on officiating in Game 2. pic.twitter.com/TRlIKGLen6 – 8:57 AM
“All these games are being officiated differently, vastly differently, but the replays are catching all of it and this is a problem for the league.”
@LegsESPN reacts to LeBron James’ comments on officiating in Game 2. pic.twitter.com/TRlIKGLen6 – 8:57 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
This is about as pissed as you’ll ever see LeBron after a game.pic.twitter.com/PUbyEQvsS9 – 1:42 AM
This is about as pissed as you’ll ever see LeBron after a game.pic.twitter.com/PUbyEQvsS9 – 1:42 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
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers’ LeBron James: “I don’t understand what’s going on in the replay center, to be honest. … [D’Angelo Russell] clearly gets hit in the face on the drive. What the f— do we have a replay center [for]… It doesn’t make sense to me. It makes no sense to me. It bothers me.” – 1:23 AM
Lakers’ LeBron James: “I don’t understand what’s going on in the replay center, to be honest. … [D’Angelo Russell] clearly gets hit in the face on the drive. What the f— do we have a replay center [for]… It doesn’t make sense to me. It makes no sense to me. It bothers me.” – 1:23 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James talks Game 2 loss to Denver, LA’s offense stagnating in the second half, NBA Replay Center pic.twitter.com/QaxbWvcUao – 1:22 AM
LeBron James talks Game 2 loss to Denver, LA’s offense stagnating in the second half, NBA Replay Center pic.twitter.com/QaxbWvcUao – 1:22 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James full comments on the officiating: “I don’t understand what’s going on in the replay center, to be honest. … D-Lo clearly gets hit in the face on a drive. What the f— do we have a replay center for if it’s going to go [like that]. It doesn’t make sense to me.” 1/2 – 1:21 AM
LeBron James full comments on the officiating: “I don’t understand what’s going on in the replay center, to be honest. … D-Lo clearly gets hit in the face on a drive. What the f— do we have a replay center for if it’s going to go [like that]. It doesn’t make sense to me.” 1/2 – 1:21 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
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Is it possible to lose a playoff series in 2 games?
How the hell do the Lakers rally back from that? LeBron gave it everything he’s got and they still blew a 20 point lead. – 12:42 AM
Is it possible to lose a playoff series in 2 games?
How the hell do the Lakers rally back from that? LeBron gave it everything he’s got and they still blew a 20 point lead. – 12:42 AM
Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencer
LeBron shoots 52% on game-tying or go-ahead field goals with less than 10 seconds left.
Kobe shot 23% in those same situations. – 12:40 AM
LeBron shoots 52% on game-tying or go-ahead field goals with less than 10 seconds left.
Kobe shot 23% in those same situations. – 12:40 AM
David Locke @DLocke09
Jamal stole the night, but what LeBron did tonight at this point of his career is once again unfathomable.
The back to back threes.
The late game steal and dunk
The drive and bucket
just crazy – 12:38 AM
Jamal stole the night, but what LeBron did tonight at this point of his career is once again unfathomable.
The back to back threes.
The late game steal and dunk
The drive and bucket
just crazy – 12:38 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
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
What a finish! Wow. Fantastic game.
Even LeBron putting on his cape again couldn’t beat the Nuggets. That’s 10 Ls in a row.
And then a clutch shot by Jamal Murray. – 12:38 AM
What a finish! Wow. Fantastic game.
Even LeBron putting on his cape again couldn’t beat the Nuggets. That’s 10 Ls in a row.
And then a clutch shot by Jamal Murray. – 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
David Locke @DLocke09
Michael Jordan fans ..
See Michael is better than LeBron. Michael shoves off and makes it and LeBron shoves off and misses it.
Tonight was insane NBA basketball !!!! – 12:37 AM
Michael Jordan fans ..
See Michael is better than LeBron. Michael shoves off and makes it and LeBron shoves off and misses it.
Tonight was insane NBA basketball !!!! – 12:37 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
What a GAME. LeBron did everything to make sure that one didn’t slip away. Jokic trading with him and then the Blue Arrow got hot. Playoff basketball! – 12:36 AM
What a GAME. LeBron did everything to make sure that one didn’t slip away. Jokic trading with him and then the Blue Arrow got hot. Playoff basketball! – 12:36 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron in the loss:
26 PTS
8 REB
12 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
The oldest player in NBA history with a 25/5/10 playoff game. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 12:35 AM
LeBron in the loss:
26 PTS
8 REB
12 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
The oldest player in NBA history with a 25/5/10 playoff game. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 12:35 AM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
LeBron left it all out there, as if he could sense they needed this one. That’s a tough, tough finish – 12:35 AM
LeBron left it all out there, as if he could sense they needed this one. That’s a tough, tough finish – 12:35 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Putting LeBron on Murray and switching the Murray/Jokic PnR was one of the coverages Darvin Ham was apparently holding in reserve. Jamal Murray scored 6 points in 3 possessions against that coverage to win the game. – 12:34 AM
Putting LeBron on Murray and switching the Murray/Jokic PnR was one of the coverages Darvin Ham was apparently holding in reserve. Jamal Murray scored 6 points in 3 possessions against that coverage to win the game. – 12:34 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
LeBron is FURIOUS. Followed the officials off of the court. Lakers are in disbelief. – 12:33 AM
LeBron is FURIOUS. Followed the officials off of the court. Lakers are in disbelief. – 12:33 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers switch up the matchups and put LeBron on Jamal Murray to switch the Jokic-Murray two-man game.
cc: @Tim_NBA – 12:30 AM
Lakers switch up the matchups and put LeBron on Jamal Murray to switch the Jokic-Murray two-man game.
cc: @Tim_NBA – 12:30 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
WHAT A SEQUENCE!!!
LeBron steal and slam, and chaos leads to MPJ’s 3 pic.twitter.com/TN7qbjfjih – 12:29 AM
WHAT A SEQUENCE!!!
LeBron steal and slam, and chaos leads to MPJ’s 3 pic.twitter.com/TN7qbjfjih – 12:29 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James was 4-for-10 through the first 3Q but has given LAL a much needed offensive lift here in the 4th with 10 pts on 4-for-7. – 12:28 AM
LeBron James was 4-for-10 through the first 3Q but has given LAL a much needed offensive lift here in the 4th with 10 pts on 4-for-7. – 12:28 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
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Lakers have been targetting Jokic in PnRs with LeBron James as the ball handler down the stretch, but hasn’t been as effective as it was early in the 3Q. – 12:19 AM
The Lakers have been targetting Jokic in PnRs with LeBron James as the ball handler down the stretch, but hasn’t been as effective as it was early in the 3Q. – 12:19 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Back-to-back 3s from LeBron James gives the Lakers an 89-81 lead. – 12:16 AM
Back-to-back 3s from LeBron James gives the Lakers an 89-81 lead. – 12:16 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron was 4 for 11 from the field before he drilled back-to-back 3’s to put LAL up 89-81 after Denver had trimmed the margin to just 2. – 12:16 AM
LeBron was 4 for 11 from the field before he drilled back-to-back 3’s to put LAL up 89-81 after Denver had trimmed the margin to just 2. – 12:16 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
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
It’s going to be extremely hard for the Lakers to win this game. Their legs are gone, LeBron has no explosion and the Nuggets have increased their intensity and execution on both ends.
Also: Why the hell is Rui guarding Jokic? – 12:11 AM
It’s going to be extremely hard for the Lakers to win this game. Their legs are gone, LeBron has no explosion and the Nuggets have increased their intensity and execution on both ends.
Also: Why the hell is Rui guarding Jokic? – 12:11 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Get LeBron back in this game ASAP. He’s only played 30 minutes. He can go the rest of the way. – 12:10 AM
Get LeBron back in this game ASAP. He’s only played 30 minutes. He can go the rest of the way. – 12:10 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I get Laker fans frustration with Darvin Ham….When the Lakers got that stop up 82-75, he should have been diving for a timeout to get Reaves and LeBron in the game….Instead, they get a rushed shot, Denver scores and we are at 82-77…. – 12:10 AM
I get Laker fans frustration with Darvin Ham….When the Lakers got that stop up 82-75, he should have been diving for a timeout to get Reaves and LeBron in the game….Instead, they get a rushed shot, Denver scores and we are at 82-77…. – 12:10 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron is just smoking finishes around the rim, most of these are only lightly contested but he’s 2-7 at the rim. – 12:08 AM
LeBron is just smoking finishes around the rim, most of these are only lightly contested but he’s 2-7 at the rim. – 12:08 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
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
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Denver is right where it wants to be. The Nuggets were down 20, they have shaved it to 10, they have first fourth quarter possession and the Lakers are tiring….But Davis is coming back and Jokic has to sit. Let’s see if LeBron James sits or if Ham tries to go for this now – 12:00 AM
Denver is right where it wants to be. The Nuggets were down 20, they have shaved it to 10, they have first fourth quarter possession and the Lakers are tiring….But Davis is coming back and Jokic has to sit. Let’s see if LeBron James sits or if Ham tries to go for this now – 12:00 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Two calls went DEN’s way to close the 3rd, as Russell didn’t get FT’s on the MPJ contact, and Jackson drew a charge on LeBron.
But Jokic missed a 3, and Murray a floater, as Denver failed to capitalize.
Denver pulled 5 points off LAL’s 15-point halftime lead and trail 79-69. – 11:59 PM
Two calls went DEN’s way to close the 3rd, as Russell didn’t get FT’s on the MPJ contact, and Jackson drew a charge on LeBron.
But Jokic missed a 3, and Murray a floater, as Denver failed to capitalize.
Denver pulled 5 points off LAL’s 15-point halftime lead and trail 79-69. – 11:59 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
LeBron — or anybody — needs to come over and help Hachimura when Jokic gets him down in the post. – 11:54 PM
LeBron — or anybody — needs to come over and help Hachimura when Jokic gets him down in the post. – 11:54 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jokic hit 8 of 10 FG’s on the smaller Hachimura in Game 1, and just scored on B2B trips. We’ll see if the Lakers can find another answer with Davis sitting in foul trouble.
Meanwhile, Russell’s 7th 3, and 2 LeBron FT’s have the lead at 12. – 11:53 PM
Jokic hit 8 of 10 FG’s on the smaller Hachimura in Game 1, and just scored on B2B trips. We’ll see if the Lakers can find another answer with Davis sitting in foul trouble.
Meanwhile, Russell’s 7th 3, and 2 LeBron FT’s have the lead at 12. – 11:53 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron keeps looking off DLo because he knows he’s going to shoot it immediately. He finally got stuck in the air and passed it to him, and yep, it went up right away. – 11:47 PM
LeBron keeps looking off DLo because he knows he’s going to shoot it immediately. He finally got stuck in the air and passed it to him, and yep, it went up right away. – 11:47 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
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers have 20 assists on 26 made field goals and LeBron James has 10 of them.
LAL up 68-48 with 10 mins to go in the 3rd Q.
Timeout Denver – 11:31 PM
The Lakers have 20 assists on 26 made field goals and LeBron James has 10 of them.
LAL up 68-48 with 10 mins to go in the 3rd Q.
Timeout Denver – 11:31 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
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
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
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
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Awful half from Jamal Murray: 4 points, 2-10 shooting, missed Nikola Jokic late in the 2nd quarter when he had LeBron James pinned in the post. He’s got to be better. – 11:12 PM
Awful half from Jamal Murray: 4 points, 2-10 shooting, missed Nikola Jokic late in the 2nd quarter when he had LeBron James pinned in the post. He’s got to be better. – 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
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The stuff LeBron has done tonight should be unfathomable for someone his age. – 11:09 PM
The stuff LeBron has done tonight should be unfathomable for someone his age. – 11:09 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
KCP gave LeBron a hard foul on that break, but LeBron somehow got it to go after absorbing the contact. He makes the and-one free throw to put L.A. up 56-44 – equaling the largest lead LAL had in Game 1. – 11:08 PM
KCP gave LeBron a hard foul on that break, but LeBron somehow got it to go after absorbing the contact. He makes the and-one free throw to put L.A. up 56-44 – equaling the largest lead LAL had in Game 1. – 11:08 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray needs to give that ball up to Nikola Jokic. That’s another bad decision, and it led to a LeBron James And-1 in transition because he didn’t get back.
He’s got 4 points on 2/10 from the field. – 11:08 PM
Jamal Murray needs to give that ball up to Nikola Jokic. That’s another bad decision, and it led to a LeBron James And-1 in transition because he didn’t get back.
He’s got 4 points on 2/10 from the field. – 11:08 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Welp, that didn’t stop LeBron from driving to the hole. LBJ to the line. – 10:48 PM
Welp, that didn’t stop LeBron from driving to the hole. LBJ to the line. – 10:48 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Nuggets win a challenge on a call on Murray with LeBron driving to the rim, saying Murray got the ball.
Denver ball with 11:31 to play in the 2nd Q, LAL up 4. – 10:46 PM
Nuggets win a challenge on a call on Murray with LeBron driving to the rim, saying Murray got the ball.
Denver ball with 11:31 to play in the 2nd Q, LAL up 4. – 10:46 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
LeBron dared them to challenge it and they foolishly took the bait despite the fact that Murray *clearly* slaps him dead on the wrist. – 10:44 PM
LeBron dared them to challenge it and they foolishly took the bait despite the fact that Murray *clearly* slaps him dead on the wrist. – 10:44 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Scott Foster called a foul on Jamal Murray defending LeBron James in transition.
Michael Malone swiftly challenges.
The crowd reaction was…strong. – 10:43 PM
Scott Foster called a foul on Jamal Murray defending LeBron James in transition.
Michael Malone swiftly challenges.
The crowd reaction was…strong. – 10:43 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Key stretch here … this LeBron-led bench unit with Hayes in has been really good. Lakers didn’t get to it in Game 1 since LeBron played the entire 1st Q.
Jokic is sitting, so, a chance for LAL to make a push. – 10:43 PM
Key stretch here … this LeBron-led bench unit with Hayes in has been really good. Lakers didn’t get to it in Game 1 since LeBron played the entire 1st Q.
Jokic is sitting, so, a chance for LAL to make a push. – 10:43 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
That “Most Series Wins When Losing Game 1” graphic TNT just showed was wrong. It actually should’ve read this:
1: Lakers- 15
2: Celtics- 14
3: LeBron James- 12 – 10:38 PM
That “Most Series Wins When Losing Game 1” graphic TNT just showed was wrong. It actually should’ve read this:
1: Lakers- 15
2: Celtics- 14
3: LeBron James- 12 – 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
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
This block by LeBron is the same he pulled on Thiago Splitter in 2013 pic.twitter.com/MLA3Ir5zZw – 10:23 PM
This block by LeBron is the same he pulled on Thiago Splitter in 2013 pic.twitter.com/MLA3Ir5zZw – 10:23 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
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Someone better at the internet than me please put the LeBron block on Jamal side by side with the Finals block on Splitter from TEN YEARS AGO. – 10:23 PM
Someone better at the internet than me please put the LeBron block on Jamal side by side with the Finals block on Splitter from TEN YEARS AGO. – 10:23 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
That block and outlet pass might be the two best plays LeBron has made this entire season. – 10:22 PM
That block and outlet pass might be the two best plays LeBron has made this entire season. – 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
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Huge confidence 3s for DLo and follows it with LeBron with a nasty block at the rim. – 10:17 PM
Huge confidence 3s for DLo and follows it with LeBron with a nasty block at the rim. – 10:17 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Hey @kevinwildes what happened on that funk attempt on LeBron? – 10:17 PM
Hey @kevinwildes what happened on that funk attempt on LeBron? – 10:17 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray tried LeBron James at the rim. It did not go well for Jamal.
Lakers up 6-5 early behind D’Angelo Russell’s 2-2 start from 3-point range. – 10:17 PM
Jamal Murray tried LeBron James at the rim. It did not go well for Jamal.
Lakers up 6-5 early behind D’Angelo Russell’s 2-2 start from 3-point range. – 10:17 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
LeBron just yeeted a Jamal Murray dunk attempt into the seats. – 10:17 PM
LeBron just yeeted a Jamal Murray dunk attempt into the seats. – 10:17 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Cavs go up 2-0 on the Magic.
They haven’t won a playoff series since taking Game 7 of the 2018 East Finals in Boston.
If Cleveland and Boston advance, it will be the 9th time they’d meet in the playoffs, but just the second without LeBron James or Larry Bird. (1976 ECF) – 9:37 PM
Cavs go up 2-0 on the Magic.
They haven’t won a playoff series since taking Game 7 of the 2018 East Finals in Boston.
If Cleveland and Boston advance, it will be the 9th time they’d meet in the playoffs, but just the second without LeBron James or Larry Bird. (1976 ECF) – 9:37 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
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron James & Nikola Jokic locked in 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/we5aEKAi6I – 8:48 PM
LeBron James & Nikola Jokic locked in 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/we5aEKAi6I – 8:48 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
LeBron James warming up early again. pic.twitter.com/maIEiGBuHj – 7:53 PM
LeBron James warming up early again. pic.twitter.com/maIEiGBuHj – 7:53 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Some post work for LeBron with Phil Handy pic.twitter.com/L3kQL7XxtZ – 7:51 PM
Some post work for LeBron with Phil Handy pic.twitter.com/L3kQL7XxtZ – 7:51 PM
More on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: LeBron James is very direct in his criticism of the overturned foul call on Porter Jr. against Russell: “What f— do we have a replay center for? … What are we doing?” -via Twitter @mcten / April 23, 2024
ClutchPoints: LEBRON JAMES MET JAMAL MURRAY AT THE RIM 🤯 pic.twitter.com/UwpCOVABsx -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 22, 2024
And James feels like he was robbed of becoming the first. He hasn’t particularly taken kindly to it and seemingly threatened to expose the voter who did so. “I also had an opportunity to be the first unanimous MVP if I’d gotten all 120 votes,” he said. “But I got 119.” “I know who the one vote was,” James added. “He voted for Carmelo… It was a writer from Boston – of course. I know his name, too, but I ain’t gonna give him that light just yet. I’ll wait for the doc on that one.” -via Awful Announcing / April 22, 2024
