Shaquille O’Neal’s frustrations about the Lakers’ ongoing losing skid is spilling over. They had a shot at winning Game 2 with a 20-point lead but it ended 101-99 in Denver’s favor. While everyone says The Joker beat the Lakers twice in this series, Shaq is going against the grain. He’s taking a jab at the Lakers’ age-old problem with sustainability and letting LeBron James’ squad who is their own worst enemy.
“They beat themselves twice,” Shaq said regarding the Lakers. Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith didn’t agree. They want to give the Nuggets, especially Nikola Jokic due credit. But only minutes ago, the TNT analysts collectively pointed out the mistakes the Lakers made proving Shaq right.
“They didn’t sustain what they’re doing. They let it slip away.” Miming an imaginary switch in his head, Shaq told the Lakers to, “Turn that focus up,” for Game 3.