Aaron Gordon scores 29 points, Lakers on the verge of elimination after losing Game 3 vs. Nuggets
Mark Medina: Same old story repeats with Lakers-Nuggets. In 112-105 Game 3 loss in LA, Lakers can’t hold onto a double-digit lead. Nuggets have too much depth and bandwidth to make adjustments. Lakers to play Game 4 on Saturday, but no NBA team has ever overcome an 0-3 series deficit.
Source: Twitter @MarkG_Medina
Source: Twitter @MarkG_Medina
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Aaron Gordon: “Joker’s a basketball genius. He’s just a genius and happens to play basketball.” pic.twitter.com/kjsuKBWXEl – 2:18 AM
Aaron Gordon: “Joker’s a basketball genius. He’s just a genius and happens to play basketball.” pic.twitter.com/kjsuKBWXEl – 2:18 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
“He’s just a genius and happens to play basketball,” Aaron Gordon on Nikola Jokic. – 1:42 AM
“He’s just a genius and happens to play basketball,” Aaron Gordon on Nikola Jokic. – 1:42 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Another game against the Lakers. Another Winner’s Lounge. Let’s go!!!
Aaron Gordon dominates
Sweep on deck
Pathetic quit from the Lakers
youtube.com/live/tZzB5ZKZt… pic.twitter.com/aIl5EO04gd – 12:52 AM
Another game against the Lakers. Another Winner’s Lounge. Let’s go!!!
Aaron Gordon dominates Sweep on deck Pathetic quit from the Lakersyoutube.com/live/tZzB5ZKZt… pic.twitter.com/aIl5EO04gd – 12:52 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
At the 2021 trade deadline, Tim Connelly scoured the rest of the league for the Nuggets’ missing piece and best available frontcourt option next to Nikola Jokic. He landed on Aaron Gordon. He was the exact championship piece that this core needed and proved it again tonight. – 12:43 AM
At the 2021 trade deadline, Tim Connelly scoured the rest of the league for the Nuggets’ missing piece and best available frontcourt option next to Nikola Jokic. He landed on Aaron Gordon. He was the exact championship piece that this core needed and proved it again tonight. – 12:43 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Denver’s starting front-court of Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. had 40 rebounds.
The Lakers had 38 as a team. – 12:43 AM
Denver’s starting front-court of Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. had 40 rebounds.
The Lakers had 38 as a team. – 12:43 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Lakers 112-105 to take Game 3.
Aaron Gordon: 29 points, 15 rebounds, his BEST postseason game of his career
Nikola Jokic: 24-15-9, casual greatness
Michael Porter Jr.: 20 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists
3-0… pic.twitter.com/PaxaTaMgO2 – 12:41 AM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Lakers 112-105 to take Game 3.
Aaron Gordon: 29 points, 15 rebounds, his BEST postseason game of his career
Nikola Jokic: 24-15-9, casual greatness
Michael Porter Jr.: 20 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists
3-0… pic.twitter.com/PaxaTaMgO2 – 12:41 AM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
This Just In: Charles Barkley says Aaron Gordon is the second most underrated player he has seen over the last decade… – 12:09 AM
This Just In: Charles Barkley says Aaron Gordon is the second most underrated player he has seen over the last decade… – 12:09 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Aaron Gordon is a serious problem cover for the Lakers. Rui isn’t always attentive enough and he’s very tough for LeBron to match from an energy/activity perspective. AK – 11:59 PM
Aaron Gordon is a serious problem cover for the Lakers. Rui isn’t always attentive enough and he’s very tough for LeBron to match from an energy/activity perspective. AK – 11:59 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
SIX dunks for Aaron Gordon, a new career playoff high, and we still have a quarter of basketball to play – 11:58 PM
SIX dunks for Aaron Gordon, a new career playoff high, and we still have a quarter of basketball to play – 11:58 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Aaron Gordon just playing with soooo much force tonight. Fun to watch. – 11:52 PM
Aaron Gordon just playing with soooo much force tonight. Fun to watch. – 11:52 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
I’m not sure if the Lakers are aware Aaron Gordon is on the court. Someone should tell Darvin Ham during this timeout. – 11:52 PM
I’m not sure if the Lakers are aware Aaron Gordon is on the court. Someone should tell Darvin Ham during this timeout. – 11:52 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Aaron Gordon having himself a GAME tonight. Working harder than everyone out there and always in the right spot. – 11:51 PM
Aaron Gordon having himself a GAME tonight. Working harder than everyone out there and always in the right spot. – 11:51 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Aaron Gordon has been the best player on the floor tonight…what a performance – 11:50 PM
Aaron Gordon has been the best player on the floor tonight…what a performance – 11:50 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Aaron Gordon has been so impressive in this series that even Dwyane Wade would give him a 10 – 11:49 PM
Aaron Gordon has been so impressive in this series that even Dwyane Wade would give him a 10 – 11:49 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Nuggets open the 3Q with a 9-2 run, capped off by Aaron Gordon pushing the ball in transition before assisting Michael Porter Jr. on a 3-pointer to put Denver up 58-55 at 10:05 in the quarter — the Nuggets’ first lead of the game.
Darvin Ham calls timeout. – 11:39 PM
Nuggets open the 3Q with a 9-2 run, capped off by Aaron Gordon pushing the ball in transition before assisting Michael Porter Jr. on a 3-pointer to put Denver up 58-55 at 10:05 in the quarter — the Nuggets’ first lead of the game.
Darvin Ham calls timeout. – 11:39 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Lakers 53, Nuggets 49.
Tough spot to be in when that’s considered a wash for the Lakers.
Aaron Gordon has made his stamp in this game. He has 14 pts, 9 rebs
Jokic and Murray both have 11 apiece.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 11:21 PM
At the half: Lakers 53, Nuggets 49.
Tough spot to be in when that’s considered a wash for the Lakers.
Aaron Gordon has made his stamp in this game. He has 14 pts, 9 rebs
Jokic and Murray both have 11 apiece.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 11:21 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James bullied his way toward the basket. Aaron Gordon motioned a traveling call, but the officials disagreed. – 10:57 PM
LeBron James bullied his way toward the basket. Aaron Gordon motioned a traveling call, but the officials disagreed. – 10:57 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Aaron Gordon has beaten the Lakers 3 times on the baseline for buckets, and just got a put-back of a missed MPJ layup to get Denver within 3. He has 8 of their 17 points.
Gordon has also switched onto Davis on D with Jokic in foul trouble. – 10:39 PM
Aaron Gordon has beaten the Lakers 3 times on the baseline for buckets, and just got a put-back of a missed MPJ layup to get Denver within 3. He has 8 of their 17 points.
Gordon has also switched onto Davis on D with Jokic in foul trouble. – 10:39 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jokic stays in the game. Malone goes back to Jokic on Rui Hachimura….Aaron Gordon on Anthony Davis – 10:32 PM
Jokic stays in the game. Malone goes back to Jokic on Rui Hachimura….Aaron Gordon on Anthony Davis – 10:32 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
What I’m watching for in Game 3 tonight vs. Lakers:
– Nuggets defensive matchups
Denver flipped Game 2 by moving Aaron Gordon onto Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic onto Rui Hachimura in the 2nd half. It neutralized Davis and threw the Lakers’ offense off. Does Michael Malone go – 8:37 PM
What I’m watching for in Game 3 tonight vs. Lakers:
– Nuggets defensive matchups
Denver flipped Game 2 by moving Aaron Gordon onto Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic onto Rui Hachimura in the 2nd half. It neutralized Davis and threw the Lakers’ offense off. Does Michael Malone go – 8:37 PM
More on this storyline
Harrison Wind: Aaron Gordon: “Joker’s a basketball genius. I mean, he’s just a genius and happens to play basketball.” pic.twitter.com/siS4o5HLXj -via Twitter @HarrisonWind / April 26, 2024
Katy Winge: I asked Aaron Gordon about excelling in the dunker spot with this team. He said when the rest of the starters are “so damn talented” they require so much attention. “I’m just lurking on the baseline trying to clean up the garbage.” -via Twitter @katywinge / April 26, 2024
StatMuse: Aaron Gordon tonight: 29 PTS (playoff career-high) 15 REB (playoff career-high) 12-18 FG Nuggets are 5-0 when he has a 20-point playoff game. statmuse.com/nba/player/aar… -via Twitter @statmuse / April 26, 2024