Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their playoff series, Anthony Davis addressed the media and expressed his frustration with the team’s performance. Davis acknowledged that there were stretches where the Lakers struggled on both ends of the floor and emphasized the need to improve before Game 3 on Thursday.
Despite Davis’ strong individual performance in the game, contributing 32 points, 11 rebounds, and making an impact defensively, the Lakers couldn’t secure the victory. The team faced challenges in the second half, and Jamal Murray’s buzzer-beater sealed the win for the Nuggets.
In terms of statistics, the Lakers shot well from the field and beyond the arc but had more turnovers and were outrebounded by the Nuggets. Additionally, the loss extended the Lakers’ winless streak against the Nuggets to ten consecutive games, spanning back to the previous regular season.
During the regular season, Davis had an impressive performance, averaging 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and showcasing his defensive prowess with 2.3 blocks per game. However, the Lakers will need to address their overall team performance to overcome the Nuggets in the upcoming games.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with an outstanding triple-double performance, recording 27 points, 20 rebounds, and ten assists, contributing significantly to their victory.