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Following the Denver Nuggets’ 127-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, Lakers fans had plenty to say about LeBron James and the team as they dropped their second straight game at home.
Denver’s Nikola Jokić and Russell Westbrook continue to strengthen their revamped team, improving to 9-6, while the Lakers dropped to 10-6 on the season.
Jokić finished the night with 34 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists while shooting 12-of-20 from the field. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 24 points and 11 rebounds and Westbrook added 14 points off the bench.
On the other side of the court, LeBron James posted 18 points, six rebounds, and seven assists while shooting 7-of-17 from the field. Austin Reaves added 19 points and six assists.
Anthony Davis finished the night shooting 6-of-19, marking just the third time this season he has shot below 50 percent.
The Lakers pulled their starters with under five minutes left in the fourth quarter, effectively throwing in the towel to the disappointment of their fans.
With the 25-point loss to their Western Conference rivals, Lakers fans are beginning to question the team’s grit and its continuous struggles against the Nuggets.
SportsCenter @SportsCenter
The Nuggets have won 13 of their last 14 games vs. the Lakers, including reg. season and playoffs 😳 pic.twitter.com/D3hAch7wQs
Just A Bored Muse @sbongazuma
Lakers are making the 2024/2025 Nuggets look like contenders who are about to run through the west …JJ was a fake demon this whole time dawg. pic.twitter.com/lG96RsXjQq
On Tuesday, the Lakers will seek redemption as they face the 9-7 Phoenix Suns on the road.
