The winless Lakers faced Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. They were defeated 110-99.
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Austin Reaves started in place of Russell Westbrook, who has a hamstring injury, and his team started well, shooting and scoring more than their opponent. The team shot 40% better, but they went 2-for-9 from three in the first. LeBron failed to score in the first quarter and tried only one field goal, which he missed.
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LeBron dominated the second quarter. He scored seven of the quarter’s first thirteen points. In the second quarter, Joker rediscovered his flow, making beautiful passes and shooting tough shots, including one that smacked Anthony Davis in the face. Denver dominated the rebounding battle 29-23, but the Lakers improved from their earlier losses. The Lakers completed the quarter 13-3—final minute purple and gold montage. An AD lob, a steal, a Lonnie Walker jumper, and two more AD thefts tied the game at 54 before halftime.
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It’s a miracle…
The Lakers have lost every season’s third quarter—typical Wednesday. First-half paint scoring was 32-17 for the Nuggets. That won’t work against a Western Conference powerhouse on the road. Anthony Davis gave us another scare as he rose to dispute a shot and was smacked in the back by Joker’s forearm at eight minutes. Since camp, AD has had low back issues. It’s a miracle he survived and seemed healthy.
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The Lakers never got going or cut the gap in the fourth. After Matt Ryan’s jumper cut the lead to seven, the Nuggets took over. The Lakers’ only other highlight in the fourth was Darvin Ham’s T ‘d-up outrage at the referees. The Nuggets defeated the Lakers despite their attempts.
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