On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a defeat in Game 2 of their opening playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, with a final score of 101-99. Despite holding a substantial lead of up to 20 points, the Lakers struggled in the second half, ultimately losing due to a buzzer-beating shot by Jamal Murray.
Following the challenging loss, Anthony Davis, the All-Star forward, addressed the media with an intriguing comment, expressing concern about the team’s performance on both offense and defense. He emphasized the need to rectify their mistakes before Game 3 on Thursday.
Davis had an impressive individual performance in the game, scoring 32 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and contributing across various statistical categories. However, despite shooting well from the field, the Lakers struggled with turnovers and rebounds, ultimately falling short.
The Lakers’ recent record against the Nuggets has been disappointing, with no wins in their last ten matchups dating back to the previous season.
Davis had a stellar regular season, maintaining high averages in points, rebounds, and defensive stats, while the Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic’s outstanding triple-double performance.
The series will continue with Game 3 taking place in Los Angeles on Thursday.