LeBron James, Lakers Criticized By NBA Fans in Loss vs. Westbrook, Jokić, Nuggets

Posted by Admin November 24, 2024 NBA

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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

Dave McMenamin @mcten

The Lakers wave the white flag and pull their starters with more than four minutes to go.
L.A. follows up the most disappointing ending to a game they’ve had all season on Thursday with probably their most disappointing game overall, considering all the history with Denver.

Harrison Faigen @hmfaigen

Stu just basically called out the Lakers for not believing they can beat the Nuggets on the broadcast. I mean it’s obvious, but crazy to hear on the local broadcast.

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

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind

Tonight was fun. Can you imagine how fun it’s going to be when the Nuggets beat the Lakers in the playoffs with Russell Westbrook?

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind

The Nuggets STILL own the Lakers.

Jeremy Nicolls @JeremyNicolls

Any time the Nuggets beat the Lakers, it’s a good night.

Lakers Daily @LakersDailyCom

That was easily the worst the Lakers have looked all season. Just all of a sudden in the 2nd half they just rolled over and died.

Emmanuel Job Ayo @Ema_Ayo23

This is the worst quarter of basketball I have watched the @Lakers play in my whole life. Horrible #LakeShow

Landon Thomas @sixfivelando

Like I said yesterday, Lakers defense must improve in a great way. One of the worst in the league, very lazy and no communication.
Their schedule is picking up now with competitive teams and their flaws are showing more.

On Tuesday, the Lakers will seek redemption as they face the 9-7 Phoenix Suns on the road.