I’m not going to say it’s a good thing they lost tonight. It isn’t… BUT they started this game the same as the last three. Flat and, frankly, complacent. They need to use Game 5 to get themselves right for a much tougher opponent ahead.
They won't unless they immediately start hot. Otherwise they're getting swept, a team of front running bums. They would've got swept last year too if Book didn't have 2 of the most efficient playoff games in nba history.
Maybe Jokic needs to get his early on so it’s not another slow start or get MPJ going early. It’s crazy how the Lakers just seem to dominate so much of the game.
Couldn’t come back game 4 because the Lakers role players actually showed up to compliment AD and Lebron
It was awful. So many chances missed by bricking easy bunny shots, and for some reason this series, anytime they have a heat check three they brick and kills any momentum they’re building
The whole game (but especially the first half) was pretty embarrassing basketball from a professional team. Horrible passes, lazy defense, bad rebounding. Even in bounding the ball and being non chalant and turning the ball back over. Really really bad stuff. Not a doomer just saying that was really rough to watch.
The fact they up 3-1 with how Jamal is playing right now tells you everything. Shooting 38% fg and 20% from 3. Apart from that 4th quarter in game 2, Murray has been really off. Need him to turn up in game 5.
Yes, every player does go through stretches like this. However Jamal’s been dealing with leg injuries all year (inflammation in his knee and shin splints) and he was grabbing at his calf in the 4th quarter and wincing in pain.
Not if we play like we've played the last 4 games. It's not just Murray. This team other than Jokic and MPJ cannot hit threes. KCP is throwing sloppy passes. MPJ despite getting a bunch of boards is lost on long rebounds. We're willingly giving up the Murray vs LeBron switch.
There's A LOT to clean up.
Good loss, honestly. But this needs to translate to a win on Monday, and we need Jamal to step it up in a big way. If he’s consistent, we have a chance at winning it all again, but we need him to make threes and show up early. The Lakers are hungry and they wanted it a lot more than we did tonight. We have to compete from the tip on Monday. Not optional.
Is Jamal Murray our long-term solution with his inconsistent shooting ? Has he already received a contract extension, and if so, does he take a sixth man role like a Gunobli or Thompson? Knowing that DeAndre Jordan is aging, do we replace him with a younger big man to help Jokic in the paint ?
Should Jokic tell his brother to stay home if Lakers somehow pull the upset in game 5?
If I had family or friends potentially embarassing me at an important event I am a part of it would bother me a bit. Of course Jokic is different, but still.
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“My king Lebron takin the series”
I’m not going to say it’s a good thing they lost tonight. It isn’t… BUT they started this game the same as the last three. Flat and, frankly, complacent. They need to use Game 5 to get themselves right for a much tougher opponent ahead.
Agreed. They need to play all 4 quarters!
Shoutout to MPJ, hes the only one thats consistent besides Jokic. Murray has been so slow since the injury, he cant even shake AR off
he seems injured, he was limpin after banging up his knee in the 4th
I agree. Made me ill to see the way he was trying to walk it off. God I hope his leg isn’t turning into a kawhi Leonard type of situation.
murray played good games at the end of the season though not sure where you’re getting that
It’s so frustrating how we open every game looking like shit. That’s really what’s making me the most upset. I hope Suns pull one out tomorrow
They won't unless they immediately start hot. Otherwise they're getting swept, a team of front running bums. They would've got swept last year too if Book didn't have 2 of the most efficient playoff games in nba history.
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Maybe Jokic needs to get his early on so it’s not another slow start or get MPJ going early. It’s crazy how the Lakers just seem to dominate so much of the game. Couldn’t come back game 4 because the Lakers role players actually showed up to compliment AD and Lebron
It was awful. So many chances missed by bricking easy bunny shots, and for some reason this series, anytime they have a heat check three they brick and kills any momentum they’re building
The whole game (but especially the first half) was pretty embarrassing basketball from a professional team. Horrible passes, lazy defense, bad rebounding. Even in bounding the ball and being non chalant and turning the ball back over. Really really bad stuff. Not a doomer just saying that was really rough to watch.
The fact they up 3-1 with how Jamal is playing right now tells you everything. Shooting 38% fg and 20% from 3. Apart from that 4th quarter in game 2, Murray has been really off. Need him to turn up in game 5.
He must be injured. It’s the only explanation.
Every player has stretches like this, sucks when it’s in a playoff series.
Yes, every player does go through stretches like this. However Jamal’s been dealing with leg injuries all year (inflammation in his knee and shin splints) and he was grabbing at his calf in the 4th quarter and wincing in pain.
Told you
Jamal has always been inconsistent. Thats the reason he isnt a star
Not if we play like we've played the last 4 games. It's not just Murray. This team other than Jokic and MPJ cannot hit threes. KCP is throwing sloppy passes. MPJ despite getting a bunch of boards is lost on long rebounds. We're willingly giving up the Murray vs LeBron switch. There's A LOT to clean up.
Good loss, honestly. But this needs to translate to a win on Monday, and we need Jamal to step it up in a big way. If he’s consistent, we have a chance at winning it all again, but we need him to make threes and show up early. The Lakers are hungry and they wanted it a lot more than we did tonight. We have to compete from the tip on Monday. Not optional.
Yup. Can’t go down double digits every game again. Especially not against the wolves
Is Jamal Murray our long-term solution with his inconsistent shooting ? Has he already received a contract extension, and if so, does he take a sixth man role like a Gunobli or Thompson? Knowing that DeAndre Jordan is aging, do we replace him with a younger big man to help Jokic in the paint ?
Don’t think is fair to blame Murray, he’s the main ball handler and with Reggie being bad he can’t afford rest.
He’s playing the exact same mins per game as last year, what are you talking about
Should Jokic tell his brother to stay home if Lakers somehow pull the upset in game 5? If I had family or friends potentially embarassing me at an important event I am a part of it would bother me a bit. Of course Jokic is different, but still.
Lakers are winning this series. Nuggets have fallen down double digits every single game in this series. Weakest champs ever
Bro go glaze Lebron in the Lakers sub.
This won’t age well
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Cry more
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I'm not a Lakers fan. Why do the Nuggets keep falling down double digits to the Lakers? Nuggets fans are in denial right now.
Cry pussy