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The Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round series against the Denver Nuggets have shown that LeBron James and Anthony Davis haven’t had enough help to keep up with the defending champs for all 48 minutes. Game 3 was a similar story with the Lakers jumping out to an early lead before collapsing in the second half and losing to fall into a 3-0 deficit in the series. James and Davis … [Read more...] about LeBron James Discusses If Pressure Of Needing Perfection Is Leading To Lakers’ Struggles Against Nuggets

One of the biggest storylines going into the Los Angeles Lakers’ first round series against the Denver Nuggets was how D’Angelo Russell would hold up and if head coach Darvin Ham would have to adjust his starting lineup next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis the way he did last season. In the 2023 Western Conference Finals, Russell was effectively played out of the series, but … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James & Darvin Ham Never Lost Faith in D’Angelo Russell

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a familiar position after yet another frustrating loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Game 2 saw an incredible performance from Anthony Davis, a 20-point lead for the Lakers and a double-digit advantage entering the fourth quarter. And still, the Nuggets found their way back to steal a victory and take a 2-0 series lead. Davis … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis: Lakers Have Stretches Where They Don’t Know What They’re Doing

The NBA recently announced the finalists for regular season awards and somehow Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis did not make the cut for Defensive Player of the Year. The three finalists for that award ended up being Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. While all worthy candidates, it’s … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Anthony Davis Doesn’t Understand Not Being Named Defensive Player Of The Year Finalist

The betting landscape is exciting as the Los Angeles Lakers gear up to take on the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their first-round NBA playoff series. The Lakers are looking to rebound after a tough loss in the series opener, where, despite a strong start, they could not maintain momentum against the Nuggets’ robust second-half performance. The Nuggets, leading the series 1-0, … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs Betting Guide: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Game 2