The Los Angeles Lakers just can’t seem to beat the Denver Nuggets.
The reigning champions took the Lakers down again on Thursday night, beating LeBron James and his team for the 11th straight time.
Following the disappointing game, James spoke with the media and talked about what makes the Nuggets so unstoppable.
“They do not have a weakness offensively,” he said, via the NBA on Twitter, before stating they have “one of the best starting fives in our league” that is filled with “shot makers” and “playmakers.”
“They do not have a weakness offensively…”
LeBron James shows respect for the Nuggets after Game 3 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/m5LBTWQErt
— NBA (@NBA) April 26, 2024
Denver’s unparalleled offensive power was on full display during Game 3, as they repeatedly scored from all over the court.
Even on a bad three-point night for the Nuggets, they gave the Lakers plenty of headaches and reminders of just how great they are.
Although Nikola Jokic is considered the team’s best star, there are plenty of Nuggets players who can produce a huge amount of points.
Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are just some of them.
On Thursday night, it was Aaron Gordon who couldn’t be contained by the Lakers, scoring 29 points and going 12-of-18 from the field.
There is a reason why the Nuggets have beaten the Lakers so many times in a row.
They have put together a roster that is so strong in so many ways.
There are seemingly no weak links in the lineup and head coach Michael Malone always has several players he can choose from to produce points.
Even the best defensive plans can’t minimize the Nuggets and the Lakers were outplayed again and again during Game 3.
If the Nuggets handle other teams like they have handled the Lakers, the Larry O’Brien trophy may be theirs again.
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