Anthony Davis on pitching LeBron James about running it back: 'Absolutely, we complement each other'
Davis was even more dominant against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets: 30.5 points, 15.8 rebounds, 62.2% shooting. “Absolutely,” AD said about pitching LeBron on running it back. “Feel like we complement each other. We’ve done something special together. Good thing about it, I’m gonna be with him all summer. So, have a lot of conversations and things like that. But he knows how I feel about him.”
Source: Clutch Points
Source: Clutch Points
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
2024 NBA Playoffs Takeaways: What’s next for Lakers? Does Ham return? LeBron?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/2024-… – 11:04 AM
2024 NBA Playoffs Takeaways: What’s next for Lakers? Does Ham return? LeBron?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/2024-… – 11:04 AM
Shaun Powell @Powell2daPeople
The Clippers drafting Bronny would be a savage move. They’d have the son, Ty Lue, the chance to stay in LA and Ballmer’s billions to sell to LeBron – 10:57 AM
The Clippers drafting Bronny would be a savage move. They’d have the son, Ty Lue, the chance to stay in LA and Ballmer’s billions to sell to LeBron – 10:57 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Which teams are the betting favorites for where LeBron James play next season?
nj.com/sports/2024/04… – 10:51 AM
Now on @njdotcom
Which teams are the betting favorites for where LeBron James play next season?
nj.com/sports/2024/04… – 10:51 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Today’s melancholy @WhatsWrightShow is live right now on YouTube, talking Lakers-Nuggets, LeBron’s future, Murray’s unique place in NBA history & an NFL Draft recap. You can watch right here youtube.com/watch?v=G6Cefl… – 10:31 AM
Today’s melancholy @WhatsWrightShow is live right now on YouTube, talking Lakers-Nuggets, LeBron’s future, Murray’s unique place in NBA history & an NFL Draft recap. You can watch right here youtube.com/watch?v=G6Cefl… – 10:31 AM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
My guy @dylanohernandez was there to ask the important question: Hernández: The Lakers have no choice. They must do whatever it takes to keep LeBron James latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 10:25 AM
My guy @dylanohernandez was there to ask the important question: Hernández: The Lakers have no choice. They must do whatever it takes to keep LeBron James latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 10:25 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
New @LockedOnNetwork #NBA show
– Nuggets move on
– What’s next for LeBron/Lakers?
– Heat on the ropes
– Reconsidering the Thunder’s title chances
open.spotify.com/episode/0l6Ao1… – 10:21 AM
New @LockedOnNetwork #NBA show
– Nuggets move on
– What’s next for LeBron/Lakers?
– Heat on the ropes
– Reconsidering the Thunder’s title chances
open.spotify.com/episode/0l6Ao1… – 10:21 AM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
Reiter Than You is coast-to-coast from 10-noon ET: LeBron’s complicated future, Thunder sweep, Kelce gets paid, @tomhaberstroh, Brady & Belichick, Denver dazzles, Buy/Sell w/@PrettyDaddyRTY, more.
LISTEN:
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Reiter Than You is coast-to-coast from 10-noon ET: LeBron’s complicated future, Thunder sweep, Kelce gets paid, @tomhaberstroh, Brady & Belichick, Denver dazzles, Buy/Sell w/@PrettyDaddyRTY, more.
LISTEN:
ReiterThanYou.com
@InfSportsNet
@Audacy app
@SIRIUSXM 158 – 9:58 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“Before you enter Fantasyland, don’t forget about the salary.” 😅
—@windhorstESPN doesn’t see LeBron teaming up with Steph Curry in Golden State this offseason. pic.twitter.com/hN5b41oShZ – 9:35 AM
“Before you enter Fantasyland, don’t forget about the salary.” 😅
—@windhorstESPN doesn’t see LeBron teaming up with Steph Curry in Golden State this offseason. pic.twitter.com/hN5b41oShZ – 9:35 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
After their first-round playoff exit, how will Lakers & LeBron James handle offseason? How will LeBron weigh is future? Should the Lakers go big-game hunting or prioritize roster depth? My dispatch for @ticketrules tinyurl.com/y6xzj3r9 – 9:31 AM
After their first-round playoff exit, how will Lakers & LeBron James handle offseason? How will LeBron weigh is future? Should the Lakers go big-game hunting or prioritize roster depth? My dispatch for @ticketrules tinyurl.com/y6xzj3r9 – 9:31 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
The is the first season since 2004-2005 that the second round of the NBA playoffs will not include LeBron, Steph or KD
First time in 19 years.
Emeka Okafor win Rookie of the Year that season.
Iverson averaged 42.3 minutes per game
Andrei Kirilenko led the league in blocks… – 9:17 AM
The is the first season since 2004-2005 that the second round of the NBA playoffs will not include LeBron, Steph or KD
First time in 19 years.
Emeka Okafor win Rookie of the Year that season.
Iverson averaged 42.3 minutes per game
Andrei Kirilenko led the league in blocks… – 9:17 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“I think LeBron intends to opt out of his contract and become a free agent for the first time since 2018.”
👀 @WindhorstESPN pic.twitter.com/4LkT1tMFmW – 8:47 AM
“I think LeBron intends to opt out of his contract and become a free agent for the first time since 2018.”
👀 @WindhorstESPN pic.twitter.com/4LkT1tMFmW – 8:47 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: Following a series where his blood could be on another competitor’s banners, LeBron had a gleam in his eye. His non-answer on his future with the Lakers starts the intrigue. And he loves the gray area sports.yahoo.com/did-lebron-jam… – 8:37 AM
New for @YahooSports: Following a series where his blood could be on another competitor’s banners, LeBron had a gleam in his eye. His non-answer on his future with the Lakers starts the intrigue. And he loves the gray area sports.yahoo.com/did-lebron-jam… – 8:37 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 4th quarter points this postseason:
49 — LeBron
43 — Jamal
42 — Ant
38 — Kyrie, Jokic pic.twitter.com/EseMxBqQa8 – 8:34 AM
Most 4th quarter points this postseason:
49 — LeBron
43 — Jamal
42 — Ant
38 — Kyrie, Jokic pic.twitter.com/EseMxBqQa8 – 8:34 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
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The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Mitch_Lawrence is LIVE!
🏀 @Scalabrine Joins at 8:00am ET
🏀 Jamal Murray’s Winner & LeBron’s Future
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📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/43WhdXRBkg – 7:02 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LeBron James on if this was his last game with the Lakers: “I’m not going to answer that.” pic.twitter.com/ClFC5VhaG8 – 6:57 AM
LeBron James on if this was his last game with the Lakers: “I’m not going to answer that.” pic.twitter.com/ClFC5VhaG8 – 6:57 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: LeBron James is undecided on his future as the Lakers enter another offseason filled with question marks es.pn/4aXN45Y – 4:24 AM
New story: LeBron James is undecided on his future as the Lakers enter another offseason filled with question marks es.pn/4aXN45Y – 4:24 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Full thoughts on the Lakers loss…
-Had chances to make this a series, little things killed the Lakers
-Ham looks like he might have coached his last game
-What does Lebron do in the offseason?
-Do you want to see D’Lo back?
youtube.com/watch?v=frkctJ… – 3:05 AM
Full thoughts on the Lakers loss…
-Had chances to make this a series, little things killed the Lakers
-Ham looks like he might have coached his last game
-What does Lebron do in the offseason?
-Do you want to see D’Lo back?
youtube.com/watch?v=frkctJ… – 3:05 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
This is the first time since 2005 that there will be no LeBron, KD or Steph in the second round of the NBA playoffs 😮 pic.twitter.com/2DUcHalj05 – 2:55 AM
This is the first time since 2005 that there will be no LeBron, KD or Steph in the second round of the NBA playoffs 😮 pic.twitter.com/2DUcHalj05 – 2:55 AM
Katy Winge @katywinge
This story from Jamal Murray about LeBron James becoming one of his favorite players is too good. Full circle moment pic.twitter.com/H5y1lTvjwu – 2:41 AM
This story from Jamal Murray about LeBron James becoming one of his favorite players is too good. Full circle moment pic.twitter.com/H5y1lTvjwu – 2:41 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Austin Reaves on AD playing through pain in the second half: “You tip your hat to a soldier like that, and I ain’t got nothing but love and appreciation for him.” – 2:34 AM
Austin Reaves on AD playing through pain in the second half: “You tip your hat to a soldier like that, and I ain’t got nothing but love and appreciation for him.” – 2:34 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Including playoffs and regular season…
LeBron in Year 2: averaged 27, 7 and 7
LeBron in Year 10: averaged 27, 8 and 7
LeBron in Year 16: averaged 27, 8 and 8
LeBron in Year 21: averaged 26, 7 and 8
It’s just absurd. – 2:06 AM
Including playoffs and regular season…
LeBron in Year 2: averaged 27, 7 and 7
LeBron in Year 10: averaged 27, 8 and 7
LeBron in Year 16: averaged 27, 8 and 8
LeBron in Year 21: averaged 26, 7 and 8
It’s just absurd. – 2:06 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
LeBron James: I’m not going to answer that sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 2:02 AM
LeBron James: I’m not going to answer that sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 2:02 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis suffered a left shoulder injury sportando.basketball/en/los-angeles… – 1:56 AM
Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis suffered a left shoulder injury sportando.basketball/en/los-angeles… – 1:56 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
People are emphasizing the wrong words in Shams’ reporting on LeBron.
“James is expected to play UP TO two more NBA seasons.”
I’m sorry… up to? Is there really a defined finish line in sight here? And is he setting a symbolic target of exactly 23 seasons? pic.twitter.com/Zrspe5cEeI – 1:55 AM
People are emphasizing the wrong words in Shams’ reporting on LeBron.
“James is expected to play UP TO two more NBA seasons.”
I’m sorry… up to? Is there really a defined finish line in sight here? And is he setting a symbolic target of exactly 23 seasons? pic.twitter.com/Zrspe5cEeI – 1:55 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Inside a Lakers season gone wrong and what’s next for LeBron James, Darvin Ham
— Why Ham’s future is in serious peril
— LeBron’s future in LA
— Where and why things went wrong
— Bronny & more
New for @TheAthletic with @ShamsCharania & @sam_amick: theathletic.com/5453498/2024/0… – 1:52 AM
Inside a Lakers season gone wrong and what’s next for LeBron James, Darvin Ham
— Why Ham’s future is in serious peril
— LeBron’s future in LA
— Where and why things went wrong
— Bronny & more
New for @TheAthletic with @ShamsCharania & @sam_amick: theathletic.com/5453498/2024/0… – 1:52 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
LeBron James doesn’t know plans for his NBA future, focused on family, USA Basketball
nj.com/sports/2024/04… – 1:47 AM
LeBron James doesn’t know plans for his NBA future, focused on family, USA Basketball
nj.com/sports/2024/04… – 1:47 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Also… AD did that thing where he contests outside the paint and cherry picks.
Lakers secure a rebound, that’s a potential big play.
But Denver got the rebound. AD never got back into the front court. Jamal had his choice of shooting 3 or swinging to MPJ if Rui rushed harder – 1:43 AM
Also… AD did that thing where he contests outside the paint and cherry picks.
Lakers secure a rebound, that’s a potential big play.
But Denver got the rebound. AD never got back into the front court. Jamal had his choice of shooting 3 or swinging to MPJ if Rui rushed harder – 1:43 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers finish to season has left Darvin Ham’s future in serious peril, as some stakeholders indicate he is highly unlikely to return, sources say.
What went wrong for L.A. & inside LeBron James’ future at @TheAthletic with @ShamsCharania + @sam_amick: theathletic.com/5453498/2024/0… – 1:37 AM
Lakers finish to season has left Darvin Ham’s future in serious peril, as some stakeholders indicate he is highly unlikely to return, sources say.
What went wrong for L.A. & inside LeBron James’ future at @TheAthletic with @ShamsCharania + @sam_amick: theathletic.com/5453498/2024/0… – 1:37 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
“Well-round depth depth.”
“WELL-ROUNDED DEPTH.”
“LeBron places importance on having well-rounded depth.”
Please, please remember these words when the “Lakers should trade everything for INSERT HIGH-USAGE BALL-HANDLER THAT DOESN’T DEFEND HERE.” pic.twitter.com/kjNnycqoNx – 1:36 AM
“Well-round depth depth.”
“WELL-ROUNDED DEPTH.”
“LeBron places importance on having well-rounded depth.”
Please, please remember these words when the “Lakers should trade everything for INSERT HIGH-USAGE BALL-HANDLER THAT DOESN’T DEFEND HERE.” pic.twitter.com/kjNnycqoNx – 1:36 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Davis said he’s looking forward to spending the summer with LeBron on Team USA, and to try and recruit him back to the Lakers for Year 22.
“His goal is to win and I feel like we can do that here.” – 1:34 AM
Davis said he’s looking forward to spending the summer with LeBron on Team USA, and to try and recruit him back to the Lakers for Year 22.
“His goal is to win and I feel like we can do that here.” – 1:34 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New ESPN story: On the Lakers season that showed promise, but ultimately unraveled and now the franchise faces two huge questions. What are they going to do with the coach and will they have LeBron James back? bit.ly/3WlJz4R – 1:34 AM
New ESPN story: On the Lakers season that showed promise, but ultimately unraveled and now the franchise faces two huge questions. What are they going to do with the coach and will they have LeBron James back? bit.ly/3WlJz4R – 1:34 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
(My assumption is that LeBron lives in the moment during the playoffs to the point that, immediately upon being eliminated, probably just doesn’t have an answer for what his future is. Especially this offseason with the Bronny factor, potential free agency, maybe retirement, etc) – 1:34 AM
(My assumption is that LeBron lives in the moment during the playoffs to the point that, immediately upon being eliminated, probably just doesn’t have an answer for what his future is. Especially this offseason with the Bronny factor, potential free agency, maybe retirement, etc) – 1:34 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis: “I think the way you compete for championships is keeping the core.” – 1:31 AM
Anthony Davis: “I think the way you compete for championships is keeping the core.” – 1:31 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LeBron kept it real after the elimination game. pic.twitter.com/9imimsLL4F – 1:30 AM
LeBron kept it real after the elimination game. pic.twitter.com/9imimsLL4F – 1:30 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Lakers finish to season has left coach Darvin Ham’s future in serious peril, as some stakeholders indicate he is highly unlikely to return, sources say.
What went wrong for L.A. and inside LeBron James’ future at @TheAthletic with @sam_amick, @jovanbuha: theathletic.com/5453498/2024/0… – 1:30 AM
Lakers finish to season has left coach Darvin Ham’s future in serious peril, as some stakeholders indicate he is highly unlikely to return, sources say.
What went wrong for L.A. and inside LeBron James’ future at @TheAthletic with @sam_amick, @jovanbuha: theathletic.com/5453498/2024/0… – 1:30 AM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green teaming up next season… pic.twitter.com/jGwuBqxqwz – 1:23 AM
Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green teaming up next season… pic.twitter.com/jGwuBqxqwz – 1:23 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
LeBron, when asked if he’s given thought to tonight being the last game he’s played as a Laker:
“Uhhh, I’m not gonna answer that. Appreciate it.” – 1:22 AM
LeBron, when asked if he’s given thought to tonight being the last game he’s played as a Laker:
“Uhhh, I’m not gonna answer that. Appreciate it.” – 1:22 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Was there any thought that tonight was your last game with the Lakers?
LeBron James: “I’m not going to answer that.” pic.twitter.com/tOySUdsmbI – 1:20 AM
Was there any thought that tonight was your last game with the Lakers?
LeBron James: “I’m not going to answer that.” pic.twitter.com/tOySUdsmbI – 1:20 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James when asked if he had any consideration that tonight would be his last game with the Lakers: “Uhhhh, I’m not going to answer that.”
And then the press conference finished. – 1:20 AM
LeBron James when asked if he had any consideration that tonight would be his last game with the Lakers: “Uhhhh, I’m not going to answer that.”
And then the press conference finished. – 1:20 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James’ response when asked if there was any thought tonight would be his last game with the Lakers: “I’m not going to answer that. Appreciate it.” – 1:20 AM
LeBron James’ response when asked if there was any thought tonight would be his last game with the Lakers: “I’m not going to answer that. Appreciate it.” – 1:20 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron first gave credit to Denver.
Asked if he’s had initial thoughts about what comes next, he said first he’ll focus on his family and what’s going on with them, then get ready to report to @usabasketball for the Olympics.
Hasn’t thought about next NBA season yet. – 1:20 AM
LeBron first gave credit to Denver.
Asked if he’s had initial thoughts about what comes next, he said first he’ll focus on his family and what’s going on with them, then get ready to report to @usabasketball for the Olympics.
Hasn’t thought about next NBA season yet. – 1:20 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
LeBron, when asked if tonight could’ve been his last game as a Laker:
“Uhhh, I’m not gonna answer that. Appreciate it.” – 1:20 AM
LeBron, when asked if tonight could’ve been his last game as a Laker:
“Uhhh, I’m not gonna answer that. Appreciate it.” – 1:20 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron on if he had any thought tonight that this was his final game as a Laker: “I’m not gonna answer that. I appreciate it.” – 1:19 AM
LeBron on if he had any thought tonight that this was his final game as a Laker: “I’m not gonna answer that. I appreciate it.” – 1:19 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James says he doesn’t know his plans for his NBA future. He is currently focused on his family and then after that, USA Basketball training camp. – 1:19 AM
LeBron James says he doesn’t know his plans for his NBA future. He is currently focused on his family and then after that, USA Basketball training camp. – 1:19 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James when asked about his future: pic.twitter.com/pZmYu9rLFD – 1:17 AM
LeBron James when asked about his future: pic.twitter.com/pZmYu9rLFD – 1:17 AM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
I deeply enjoyed watching LeBron be damn near apex-LeBron this series. Doing this at 39 does not make sense to me but I’m constantly in awe of it. – 12:55 AM
I deeply enjoyed watching LeBron be damn near apex-LeBron this series. Doing this at 39 does not make sense to me but I’m constantly in awe of it. – 12:55 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
With LeBron, Steph, and Durant out of the #NBAPlayoffs we’re in the new era of the league officially. – 12:42 AM
With LeBron, Steph, and Durant out of the #NBAPlayoffs we’re in the new era of the league officially. – 12:42 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron left it all out on the court for his final game of the 2023-24 season 💪 pic.twitter.com/DAaRtQucTo – 12:42 AM
LeBron left it all out on the court for his final game of the 2023-24 season 💪 pic.twitter.com/DAaRtQucTo – 12:42 AM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Tough for the Lakers to show all that fight and ultimately fall. Free-throw shooting played a huge role. Austin Reaves & Spencer Dinwiddie rarely missed and faltered on consecutive attempts each. Bron & AD missed some biggies. Needed perfection on the road. Simple as that. – 12:42 AM
Tough for the Lakers to show all that fight and ultimately fall. Free-throw shooting played a huge role. Austin Reaves & Spencer Dinwiddie rarely missed and faltered on consecutive attempts each. Bron & AD missed some biggies. Needed perfection on the road. Simple as that. – 12:42 AM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
LeBron in series: 27.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 8.8 apg, 40.8 mpg at 39. – 12:38 AM
LeBron in series: 27.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 8.8 apg, 40.8 mpg at 39. – 12:38 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
If the Nuggets win the title this season, LeBron will have been beaten by the eventual champion nine times in his career.
That would be a (sad) NBA record, tying Wilt Chamberlain at No. 1. – 12:35 AM
If the Nuggets win the title this season, LeBron will have been beaten by the eventual champion nine times in his career.
That would be a (sad) NBA record, tying Wilt Chamberlain at No. 1. – 12:35 AM
Zach Kram @zachkram
Jamal Murray is the fourth player in the play-by-play era (since 1997) with multiple go-ahead shots in the final 5 seconds of a game in the same postseason, per @Stathead.
– LeBron in 2018
– Turkoglu in 2009
– Horry in 2002
Murray is the first to do it twice in the same series. – 12:32 AM
Jamal Murray is the fourth player in the play-by-play era (since 1997) with multiple go-ahead shots in the final 5 seconds of a game in the same postseason, per @Stathead.
– LeBron in 2018
– Turkoglu in 2009
– Horry in 2002
Murray is the first to do it twice in the same series. – 12:32 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Nuggets beat the Lakers on opening night.
The Nuggets beat the Lakers the night the franchise unveiled Kobe Bryant’s statue.
The Nuggets beat the Lakers the night LeBron James became the first player to reach 40,000 points.
The Nuggets beat the Lakers to end their season. – 12:31 AM
The Nuggets beat the Lakers on opening night.
The Nuggets beat the Lakers the night the franchise unveiled Kobe Bryant’s statue.
The Nuggets beat the Lakers the night LeBron James became the first player to reach 40,000 points.
The Nuggets beat the Lakers to end their season. – 12:31 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
No LeBron, KD or Steph in the second round for the first time since 2005. pic.twitter.com/eH2Oa9h4Pd – 12:30 AM
No LeBron, KD or Steph in the second round for the first time since 2005. pic.twitter.com/eH2Oa9h4Pd – 12:30 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
LeBron to the Lakers this summer pic.twitter.com/fh2yQ89Q9a – 12:30 AM
LeBron to the Lakers this summer pic.twitter.com/fh2yQ89Q9a – 12:30 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Nuggets win, 108-106, in one of the best first round games you’re ever going to see.
Murray 32 pts 7 ast; Jokic 25 pts 20 reb 9 ast; MPJ 26 pts
LeBron 30 pts 11 ast 9 reb 4 stl; Reaves 19 pts 4 ast; AD 17 pts on 8-of-11 15 reb 4 ast; Rui 15 pts 5 reb; D-Lo 14 pts 6 ast – 12:29 AM
The Nuggets win, 108-106, in one of the best first round games you’re ever going to see.
Murray 32 pts 7 ast; Jokic 25 pts 20 reb 9 ast; MPJ 26 pts
LeBron 30 pts 11 ast 9 reb 4 stl; Reaves 19 pts 4 ast; AD 17 pts on 8-of-11 15 reb 4 ast; Rui 15 pts 5 reb; D-Lo 14 pts 6 ast – 12:29 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
LeBron James tied the game at 106-106 with two free-throws. The Nuggets went through Murray for the game-winning possession and the Lakers didn’t have a timeout to advance the ball.
The Nuggets win Game 2 and Game 5 on game-winners. The difference is the Game 3 win in LA – 12:27 AM
LeBron James tied the game at 106-106 with two free-throws. The Nuggets went through Murray for the game-winning possession and the Lakers didn’t have a timeout to advance the ball.
The Nuggets win Game 2 and Game 5 on game-winners. The difference is the Game 3 win in LA – 12:27 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
What did the team that beat LeBron in the playoffs do?
2006: Conference Finals
2007: Champion
2008: Champion
2009: Finals loser
2010: Finals loser
2011: Champion
2014: Champion
2015: Champion
2017: Champion
2018: Champion
2021: Finals loser
2023: Champion
2024: ??? – 12:27 AM
What did the team that beat LeBron in the playoffs do?
2006: Conference Finals
2007: Champion
2008: Champion
2009: Finals loser
2010: Finals loser
2011: Champion
2014: Champion
2015: Champion
2017: Champion
2018: Champion
2021: Finals loser
2023: Champion
2024: ??? – 12:27 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Missed free throws from the Lakers have been a major factor tonight, but LeBron hit the two biggest ones to tie the game with 26.3 seconds left.
LAL now 18 for 27. – 12:24 AM
Missed free throws from the Lakers have been a major factor tonight, but LeBron hit the two biggest ones to tie the game with 26.3 seconds left.
LAL now 18 for 27. – 12:24 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron misses on Jokic, everyone jogs back, Jokic gets the board and forces Rui to match up with him and scores before the defense is set. – 12:21 AM
LeBron misses on Jokic, everyone jogs back, Jokic gets the board and forces Rui to match up with him and scores before the defense is set. – 12:21 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers win challenge, with refs saying contact from Anthony Davis was marginal. No foul on Davis. Lakers ball. – 12:19 AM
Lakers win challenge, with refs saying contact from Anthony Davis was marginal. No foul on Davis. Lakers ball. – 12:19 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
With the score tied 99-99, we have a huge challenge here with 3:04 remaining by Darvin Ham on an AD foul against Jokic. – 12:18 AM
With the score tied 99-99, we have a huge challenge here with 3:04 remaining by Darvin Ham on an AD foul against Jokic. – 12:18 AM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
AD may have gotten all ball, but man there was a lot of contact on the way to the basket before that. – 12:18 AM
AD may have gotten all ball, but man there was a lot of contact on the way to the basket before that. – 12:18 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Risky challenge here by the Lakers but it did look like AD had all ball. – 12:18 AM
Risky challenge here by the Lakers but it did look like AD had all ball. – 12:18 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers are challenging that foul call against Anthony Davis. Huge call here. – 12:17 AM
The Lakers are challenging that foul call against Anthony Davis. Huge call here. – 12:17 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Oldest player with a 25p/10a playoff game:
1. LeBron in Game 5
2. LeBron in Game 2
Timeless. pic.twitter.com/0DpPwxJeso – 12:17 AM
Oldest player with a 25p/10a playoff game:
1. LeBron in Game 5
2. LeBron in Game 2
Timeless. pic.twitter.com/0DpPwxJeso – 12:17 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Players with 40-plus minutes tonight as we near the final 3 minutes of the 4th Q: the 25-year-old Michael Porter Jr., the 28-year-old Aaron Gordon, the 39-year-old LeBron James – 12:16 AM
Players with 40-plus minutes tonight as we near the final 3 minutes of the 4th Q: the 25-year-old Michael Porter Jr., the 28-year-old Aaron Gordon, the 39-year-old LeBron James – 12:16 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Look out below?
Jamal Murray dunks on LeBron James. And then flexed?
#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/7Bjuz5PaYD – 12:16 AM
Look out below?
Jamal Murray dunks on LeBron James. And then flexed?
#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/7Bjuz5PaYD – 12:16 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Did Jamal Murray just do the LeBron shoulder shrug after dunking it on LeBron?! – 12:13 AM
Did Jamal Murray just do the LeBron shoulder shrug after dunking it on LeBron?! – 12:13 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray is in warrior mode.
That dude just dunked on LeBron. – 12:13 AM
Jamal Murray is in warrior mode.
That dude just dunked on LeBron. – 12:13 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
It’s impressive to see KCP, Murray and AD — all clearly limited by injury — but out here making plays during crunch time in the 4th. – 12:12 AM
It’s impressive to see KCP, Murray and AD — all clearly limited by injury — but out here making plays during crunch time in the 4th. – 12:12 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
DLo is trying to help on Murray/Jokic stuff off KCP, but AD forgot about taht and overreacted to Murray to give up the pass to Jokic for the dunk. – 12:10 AM
DLo is trying to help on Murray/Jokic stuff off KCP, but AD forgot about taht and overreacted to Murray to give up the pass to Jokic for the dunk. – 12:10 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
There’s that zoom action for LeBron the Nuggets haven’t had an answer for. I’d run that every single time until they stop it. – 12:04 AM
There’s that zoom action for LeBron the Nuggets haven’t had an answer for. I’d run that every single time until they stop it. – 12:04 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A timely rally from the Lakers after Denver took their biggest lead tonight came courtesy of 1 of 2 Davis FT’s, LeBron’s 3rd 3, and Hachimura’s dunk off LeBron’s 9th assist.
All tied at 87 with 8:30 to play. – 12:03 AM
A timely rally from the Lakers after Denver took their biggest lead tonight came courtesy of 1 of 2 Davis FT’s, LeBron’s 3rd 3, and Hachimura’s dunk off LeBron’s 9th assist.
All tied at 87 with 8:30 to play. – 12:03 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Amazing defensive possession by Peyton Watson, stopping the rim and then rotating out to LeBron to force a violation – 12:02 AM
Amazing defensive possession by Peyton Watson, stopping the rim and then rotating out to LeBron to force a violation – 12:02 AM
Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
One-armed Anthony Davis is still having a bigger impact than D’Angelo Russell. – 11:59 PM
One-armed Anthony Davis is still having a bigger impact than D’Angelo Russell. – 11:59 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
If LeBron wants one more crack at reaching the summit, he needs to get real about playing with his kid and make a move. – 11:59 PM
If LeBron wants one more crack at reaching the summit, he needs to get real about playing with his kid and make a move. – 11:59 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Feels like LeBron has played every single minute in this one heading into the 4th so he HAS to be gassed. Up to 33 minutes, only to see that Aaron Gordon has played 34 minutes.
Final quarter, it is about who wants it more. – 11:54 PM
Feels like LeBron has played every single minute in this one heading into the 4th so he HAS to be gassed. Up to 33 minutes, only to see that Aaron Gordon has played 34 minutes.
Final quarter, it is about who wants it more. – 11:54 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A wild 3rd Q here saw Denver outscore the Lakers 31-26 to flip the halftime margin, as the Nuggets now lead 81-79 with 12 minutes to play.
Nuggets took advantage of Anthony Davis being limited; we’ll see what he can do in the 4th Q. – 11:53 PM
A wild 3rd Q here saw Denver outscore the Lakers 31-26 to flip the halftime margin, as the Nuggets now lead 81-79 with 12 minutes to play.
Nuggets took advantage of Anthony Davis being limited; we’ll see what he can do in the 4th Q. – 11:53 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Reggie Miller calling out MPJ for not dunking on LeBron
He said he not like that – 11:52 PM
Reggie Miller calling out MPJ for not dunking on LeBron
He said he not like that – 11:52 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Nuggets 81, Lakers 79
Denver outscored LA 31-26 in the third quarter to regain control of this game. AD (shoulder) is back on the bench after going to the locker room. His status is unknown. That will likely determine if LA has a shot at extending their season. – 11:52 PM
Third quarter: Nuggets 81, Lakers 79
Denver outscored LA 31-26 in the third quarter to regain control of this game. AD (shoulder) is back on the bench after going to the locker room. His status is unknown. That will likely determine if LA has a shot at extending their season. – 11:52 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis is back to the Lakers bench, a good sign here. – 11:51 PM
Anthony Davis is back to the Lakers bench, a good sign here. – 11:51 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
LeBron’s sneakers look like they were made from a smoking jacket. AK – 11:51 PM
LeBron’s sneakers look like they were made from a smoking jacket. AK – 11:51 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James came up hobbling, holding his left ankle after that layup. Didn’t get back on defense and stayed on the floor for the Nuggets’ ensuing possession. – 11:49 PM
LeBron James came up hobbling, holding his left ankle after that layup. Didn’t get back on defense and stayed on the floor for the Nuggets’ ensuing possession. – 11:49 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James appeared to tweak his left ankle on that last layup. He is staying in the game after re-lacing his sneakers. – 11:49 PM
LeBron James appeared to tweak his left ankle on that last layup. He is staying in the game after re-lacing his sneakers. – 11:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Another huge swing, as LeBron wanted a foul at the rim, but didn’t get a call, and Porter Jr. hit a transition 3 to put DEN up 5.
Then LeBron tweaked his ankle on a layup at the other end, but is up and appears to be OK. – 11:49 PM
Another huge swing, as LeBron wanted a foul at the rim, but didn’t get a call, and Porter Jr. hit a transition 3 to put DEN up 5.
Then LeBron tweaked his ankle on a layup at the other end, but is up and appears to be OK. – 11:49 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron just landed awkwardly and was holding his leg. He’s now retying his left shoe and walking it off as he grimaces. – 11:49 PM
LeBron just landed awkwardly and was holding his leg. He’s now retying his left shoe and walking it off as he grimaces. – 11:49 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
And now LeBron James turns his ankle on that last take to the basket – 11:48 PM
And now LeBron James turns his ankle on that last take to the basket – 11:48 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Hayes is in now for LAL, next to LeBron, Russell, Dinwiddie and Prince.
LAL trail 76-74. – 11:47 PM
Hayes is in now for LAL, next to LeBron, Russell, Dinwiddie and Prince.
LAL trail 76-74. – 11:47 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James comes out of the timeout with an and-1 layup and makes the FT to tie it up. Meanwhile, Jaxson Hayes has checked in for Anthony Davis, who has gone back to the locker room. – 11:46 PM
LeBron James comes out of the timeout with an and-1 layup and makes the FT to tie it up. Meanwhile, Jaxson Hayes has checked in for Anthony Davis, who has gone back to the locker room. – 11:46 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Porter has been spectacular this series. His comfort level in the playoffs is on another level. His shooting is one part, but his rebounding, defense and urgency on both ends have been huge so far.
Going from a four-point play to standing up LeBron in the post is a big leap. – 11:46 PM
Porter has been spectacular this series. His comfort level in the playoffs is on another level. His shooting is one part, but his rebounding, defense and urgency on both ends have been huge so far.
Going from a four-point play to standing up LeBron in the post is a big leap. – 11:46 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
No AD killing the Lakers’ offense and defense. James facing the basket from the 3-point line just isn’t going to be enough. And now the Nuggets are walking to the rim on the other end. – 11:45 PM
No AD killing the Lakers’ offense and defense. James facing the basket from the 3-point line just isn’t going to be enough. And now the Nuggets are walking to the rim on the other end. – 11:45 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
After checking out, Anthony Davis left the Lakers’ bench area, appearing to go to the Lakers’ locker room area. – 11:45 PM
After checking out, Anthony Davis left the Lakers’ bench area, appearing to go to the Lakers’ locker room area. – 11:45 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The game shifted on that extra possession for Denver with LeBron called for the PF battling with Jokic. Since then:
– Jokic 3
– KCP layup
– Hachimura 2
– MPJ layup
– MPJ 3
Davis is struggling with the left shoulder, hasn’t taken a shot. – 11:43 PM
The game shifted on that extra possession for Denver with LeBron called for the PF battling with Jokic. Since then:
– Jokic 3
– KCP layup
– Hachimura 2
– MPJ layup
– MPJ 3
Davis is struggling with the left shoulder, hasn’t taken a shot. – 11:43 PM
Jeff Stotts @InStreetClothes
Re: Anthony Davis: The shoulder is a complex joint made up of multiple articulations, meaning his current issue could be anything from a stinger to a sprain. He did suffer a left shoulder injury earlier this season and has a history of injuries, including a torn labrum. – 11:41 PM
Re: Anthony Davis: The shoulder is a complex joint made up of multiple articulations, meaning his current issue could be anything from a stinger to a sprain. He did suffer a left shoulder injury earlier this season and has a history of injuries, including a torn labrum. – 11:41 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
It’s been ~6 game minutes since the injury and AD has lifted that left arm above his head once (DREB at 6:52). – 11:40 PM
It’s been ~6 game minutes since the injury and AD has lifted that left arm above his head once (DREB at 6:52). – 11:40 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
That’s a pretty weak call on LeBron. They were both doing the same thing to each other, and Jokic had no chance of getting the ball where it bounced. – 11:40 PM
That’s a pretty weak call on LeBron. They were both doing the same thing to each other, and Jokic had no chance of getting the ball where it bounced. – 11:40 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron got called for a foul battling Jokic for a defensive rebound, and Jokic hit a 3 on Denver’s extra possession, trimming LAL’s 9-point lead to 6. – 11:39 PM
LeBron got called for a foul battling Jokic for a defensive rebound, and Jokic hit a 3 on Denver’s extra possession, trimming LAL’s 9-point lead to 6. – 11:39 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
AD has no business in the game. Reaching with one arm for rebounds. It’ll have to be a LeBron special – 11:39 PM
AD has no business in the game. Reaching with one arm for rebounds. It’ll have to be a LeBron special – 11:39 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron has 8 assists and 0 turnovers tonight, while Jokic has 6 assists to 5 turnovers.
LAL lead 63-56 at the 7:45 mark of the 3rd Q. – 11:35 PM
LeBron has 8 assists and 0 turnovers tonight, while Jokic has 6 assists to 5 turnovers.
LAL lead 63-56 at the 7:45 mark of the 3rd Q. – 11:35 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
I dont think KCP could guard LeBron for extended minutes. But he certainly can’t on one ankle. – 11:35 PM
I dont think KCP could guard LeBron for extended minutes. But he certainly can’t on one ankle. – 11:35 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Keep it simple. Lebron needs to search out KCP and Murray and go straight to the post. Easy offense for the Lakers especially with AD being banged up – 11:34 PM
Keep it simple. Lebron needs to search out KCP and Murray and go straight to the post. Easy offense for the Lakers especially with AD being banged up – 11:34 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron didn’t attack KCP enough in the post in Game 2 when they put Gordon on AD and Jokic on Rui. Ever since then, he’s gone right down low vs that matchup–sets up the DLo 3. – 11:31 PM
LeBron didn’t attack KCP enough in the post in Game 2 when they put Gordon on AD and Jokic on Rui. Ever since then, he’s gone right down low vs that matchup–sets up the DLo 3. – 11:31 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic is giving up wide open threes on every single possession trying to play off ball vs LeBron in the post. – 11:30 PM
Nikola Jokic is giving up wide open threes on every single possession trying to play off ball vs LeBron in the post. – 11:30 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
AD is still clearly in pain. Hasn’t been moving his left arm much. Reminds me of the Milwaukee game when he played through his shoulder stinger and was mainly a decoy offensively. – 11:28 PM
AD is still clearly in pain. Hasn’t been moving his left arm much. Reminds me of the Milwaukee game when he played through his shoulder stinger and was mainly a decoy offensively. – 11:28 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Gonna need to see AD move is arm before I decide he’s ok. BK – 11:28 PM
Gonna need to see AD move is arm before I decide he’s ok. BK – 11:28 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
That MPJ shoulder caught AD square. First Murray, then KCP and now AD. Not at all what we wanted to see. – 11:25 PM
That MPJ shoulder caught AD square. First Murray, then KCP and now AD. Not at all what we wanted to see. – 11:25 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis took a blow from Michael Porter Jr. to his left shoulder area, and has been on the ground for several seconds into a Lakers time out. – 11:24 PM
Anthony Davis took a blow from Michael Porter Jr. to his left shoulder area, and has been on the ground for several seconds into a Lakers time out. – 11:24 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers’ Anthony Davis is down and appears to be favoring his left shoulder pic.twitter.com/xhVSr3YOfJ – 11:24 PM
Lakers’ Anthony Davis is down and appears to be favoring his left shoulder pic.twitter.com/xhVSr3YOfJ – 11:24 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
AD is down. Collided with MPJ on the previous possession. Immediately fell down in pain. He’s holding his left shoulder. – 11:24 PM
AD is down. Collided with MPJ on the previous possession. Immediately fell down in pain. He’s holding his left shoulder. – 11:24 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis is down on the floor after it looked like Michael Porter Jr. hit Davis on the left arm/elbow area. – 11:23 PM
Anthony Davis is down on the floor after it looked like Michael Porter Jr. hit Davis on the left arm/elbow area. – 11:23 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Anthony Davis is down.
Like, not Anthony Davis down
Like, down, down….. – 11:23 PM
Anthony Davis is down.
Like, not Anthony Davis down
Like, down, down….. – 11:23 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Anthony Davis is down and rolling on the ground. He’s been down for 30 seconds. – 11:23 PM
Anthony Davis is down and rolling on the ground. He’s been down for 30 seconds. – 11:23 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis is on the floor and the Lakers have called timeout as the team huddles around him. – 11:23 PM
Anthony Davis is on the floor and the Lakers have called timeout as the team huddles around him. – 11:23 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Crazy how all these games feel similar… Lakers hold a 3-point lead heading into halftime.
Feels like LA should be up by 10.
AD (16 pts, 9 rebs) and LeBron (10 pts, 7 asts, 4 rebs, 3 stls) doin work as per usual. – 11:09 PM
Crazy how all these games feel similar… Lakers hold a 3-point lead heading into halftime.
Feels like LA should be up by 10.
AD (16 pts, 9 rebs) and LeBron (10 pts, 7 asts, 4 rebs, 3 stls) doin work as per usual. – 11:09 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Despite a buzzer-beating 3 from Aaron Gordon, his first 3 of the series, LAL outscored DEN 29-22 in the 2nd Q, and take a 53-50 lead into the half.
Anthony Davis again led the way, with 16 points on 8 of 10 FG’s, while holding Jokic to 8 points on 4 of 7 FG’s. – 11:08 PM
Despite a buzzer-beating 3 from Aaron Gordon, his first 3 of the series, LAL outscored DEN 29-22 in the 2nd Q, and take a 53-50 lead into the half.
Anthony Davis again led the way, with 16 points on 8 of 10 FG’s, while holding Jokic to 8 points on 4 of 7 FG’s. – 11:08 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
HALFTIME: Lakers 53, Nuggets 50.
Anthony Davis: 16 points (8-10 shooting), nine rebounds. LeBron James: 10 points, seven assists, four rebounds.
Nuggets with nine turnovers, including four from Jokic and three from Gordon. – 11:08 PM
HALFTIME: Lakers 53, Nuggets 50.
Anthony Davis: 16 points (8-10 shooting), nine rebounds. LeBron James: 10 points, seven assists, four rebounds.
Nuggets with nine turnovers, including four from Jokic and three from Gordon. – 11:08 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Huge 3 from Aaron Gordon just before the half cuts LAL’s lead in half. We go to the break with LAL up 53-50. AD 16p on 8-of-10 9r; LeBron 10p 7a 4r. DEN: Murray 16p; MPJ 11p; Jokic 8p 11r 4a. – 11:05 PM
Huge 3 from Aaron Gordon just before the half cuts LAL’s lead in half. We go to the break with LAL up 53-50. AD 16p on 8-of-10 9r; LeBron 10p 7a 4r. DEN: Murray 16p; MPJ 11p; Jokic 8p 11r 4a. – 11:05 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Small flurry by the Nuggets makes it a 53-50 Lakers lead. Of note: LeBron has played 22 mins, AD 20. AD is eating again, with 16-9. Murray with 16 – 11:05 PM
Small flurry by the Nuggets makes it a 53-50 Lakers lead. Of note: LeBron has played 22 mins, AD 20. AD is eating again, with 16-9. Murray with 16 – 11:05 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 53, Nuggets 50
For the fifth time this series, LA enters halftime with a lead. They outscored Denver 29-22 in the second quarter. AD has 16 points and 9 rebounds. LeBron has 10/4/7. AR has 8 points. DLo has 7. LA has a 26-16 paint points advantage. – 11:05 PM
Halftime: Lakers 53, Nuggets 50
For the fifth time this series, LA enters halftime with a lead. They outscored Denver 29-22 in the second quarter. AD has 16 points and 9 rebounds. LeBron has 10/4/7. AR has 8 points. DLo has 7. LA has a 26-16 paint points advantage. – 11:05 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Basically think the LeBron/AD PNR involving Jokic needs to be a switch. Even if it leaves Nikola on an island, he’s got to then trust the help behind him and trust that he shrinks enough space with his body to make it difficult for LeBron to drive him to the rim – 10:53 PM
Basically think the LeBron/AD PNR involving Jokic needs to be a switch. Even if it leaves Nikola on an island, he’s got to then trust the help behind him and trust that he shrinks enough space with his body to make it difficult for LeBron to drive him to the rim – 10:53 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis has made 58 of his 90 shots this series, good for 64.4%.
He came into Game 5 averaging 30.5 points per game. – 10:52 PM
Anthony Davis has made 58 of his 90 shots this series, good for 64.4%.
He came into Game 5 averaging 30.5 points per game. – 10:52 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Lakers just spammed four LeBron-Davis pick and rolls and scored easily on every one of them. LeBron has five assists. Michael Malone takes a rage timeout and immediately starts lamenting the lack of rotation, particularly from the weak side – 10:51 PM
The Lakers just spammed four LeBron-Davis pick and rolls and scored easily on every one of them. LeBron has five assists. Michael Malone takes a rage timeout and immediately starts lamenting the lack of rotation, particularly from the weak side – 10:51 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers have outscored the Nuggets by 11 in the first 5 1/2 minutes of the 2nd Q to regain the lead, 41-34. DEN timeout. AD has 14 pts on 7-of-8 shooting and 5 reb so far. – 10:50 PM
The Lakers have outscored the Nuggets by 11 in the first 5 1/2 minutes of the 2nd Q to regain the lead, 41-34. DEN timeout. AD has 14 pts on 7-of-8 shooting and 5 reb so far. – 10:50 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
An 11-6 Laker run with Jokic and Davis resting has LAL back in front at 35-34, capped by an and-1 from LeBron. – 10:47 PM
An 11-6 Laker run with Jokic and Davis resting has LAL back in front at 35-34, capped by an and-1 from LeBron. – 10:47 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
👀 Tonight’s Nike LeBron 21 for @KingJames in Denver! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/tBo2EhaWsb – 10:42 PM
👀 Tonight’s Nike LeBron 21 for @KingJames in Denver! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/tBo2EhaWsb – 10:42 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
END OF 1Q: Nuggets 28, Lakers 24.
Denver closed out the quarter on a 10-0 run. Nuggets’ first lead at the end of the 1Q of the series. Anthony Davis: eight points, four rebounds. Austin Reaves: six points. Denver went 5-10 on 3s. – 10:37 PM
END OF 1Q: Nuggets 28, Lakers 24.
Denver closed out the quarter on a 10-0 run. Nuggets’ first lead at the end of the 1Q of the series. Anthony Davis: eight points, four rebounds. Austin Reaves: six points. Denver went 5-10 on 3s. – 10:37 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
AD is 4-5 from the field and went the last 3 possessions without touching the basketball. Type of shit that makes my skin crawl – 10:37 PM
AD is 4-5 from the field and went the last 3 possessions without touching the basketball. Type of shit that makes my skin crawl – 10:37 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Nuggets 28, Lakers 24
Denver closed the first quarter on a 10-2 run. This is the first game they’ve led after the first. AD has 8 points and 4 rebounds. Austin Reaves has 6 points. LeBron has 2/2/2. Rui Hachimura has 3 points on 1-for-7 shooting. DLo is 0-for-2. – 10:36 PM
First quarter: Nuggets 28, Lakers 24
Denver closed the first quarter on a 10-2 run. This is the first game they’ve led after the first. AD has 8 points and 4 rebounds. Austin Reaves has 6 points. LeBron has 2/2/2. Rui Hachimura has 3 points on 1-for-7 shooting. DLo is 0-for-2. – 10:36 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
A shocker. The Nuggets have a lead after 1, 28-24. Murray looking spry with 12. Jokic has a bunch of turnovers, he hasn’t woken up yet. AD with 8-4 for the Lakers – 10:35 PM
A shocker. The Nuggets have a lead after 1, 28-24. Murray looking spry with 12. Jokic has a bunch of turnovers, he hasn’t woken up yet. AD with 8-4 for the Lakers – 10:35 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Anthony Davis commits the first Lakers foul of the quarter with 33 seconds remaining. – 10:32 PM
Anthony Davis commits the first Lakers foul of the quarter with 33 seconds remaining. – 10:32 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Taurean Prince has been very active with his hands defensively early, most recently stripping the ball from Jokic and getting the 5th DEN turnover.
LAL up 24-18 after LeBron scored on the other end. – 10:31 PM
Taurean Prince has been very active with his hands defensively early, most recently stripping the ball from Jokic and getting the 5th DEN turnover.
LAL up 24-18 after LeBron scored on the other end. – 10:31 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
The Nuggets has NO answer for AD! He’s been busting their ass all series long. Btw he’s shooting 75% on Jokic. Carry on… – 10:30 PM
The Nuggets has NO answer for AD! He’s been busting their ass all series long. Btw he’s shooting 75% on Jokic. Carry on… – 10:30 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
D’Lo and LeBron with the rare double-challenge on that corner three from KCP! It’s officially “Not F—ing Around Time,” kids!!! AK – 10:18 PM
D’Lo and LeBron with the rare double-challenge on that corner three from KCP! It’s officially “Not F—ing Around Time,” kids!!! AK – 10:18 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron, Davis, Vanderbilt and Wood are all available.
Wood was cleared to play in Game 4 and was a DNP, and this is the first time Vanderbilt is officially available. – 9:16 PM
LeBron, Davis, Vanderbilt and Wood are all available.
Wood was cleared to play in Game 4 and was a DNP, and this is the first time Vanderbilt is officially available. – 9:16 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis (left wrist sprain), LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) and Jarred Vanderbilt (right midfoot sprain) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Denver. – 9:10 PM
Anthony Davis (left wrist sprain), LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) and Jarred Vanderbilt (right midfoot sprain) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Denver. – 9:10 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
King James arrives rocking the all-black look for Game 5 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/03aQGD1GI1 – 9:03 PM
King James arrives rocking the all-black look for Game 5 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/03aQGD1GI1 – 9:03 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Watch: Bob Myers jokingly references LeBron James’ famous chase down block vs. Warriors during Lakers vs. Nuggets broadcast warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/28/wat… pic.twitter.com/xcqRwVo8LM – 9:00 PM
Watch: Bob Myers jokingly references LeBron James’ famous chase down block vs. Warriors during Lakers vs. Nuggets broadcast warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/28/wat… pic.twitter.com/xcqRwVo8LM – 9:00 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Ep. 18 of Buha’s Block: Lakers mailbag
— What should LA do this summer?
— Can LA come back and win this series?
— Will LeBron & AD’s jerseys be retired?
— Optimal use of Vando in Game 5?
— And more
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=RN5Efs… pic.twitter.com/bjEYGxM4XK – 6:40 PM
Ep. 18 of Buha’s Block: Lakers mailbag
— What should LA do this summer?
— Can LA come back and win this series?
— Will LeBron & AD’s jerseys be retired?
— Optimal use of Vando in Game 5?
— And more
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=RN5Efs… pic.twitter.com/bjEYGxM4XK – 6:40 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Agent Rich Paul says he expects LeBron to play next season, maybe for two or three more years
nbcsports.com/nba/news/agent… – 6:09 PM
Agent Rich Paul says he expects LeBron to play next season, maybe for two or three more years
nbcsports.com/nba/news/agent… – 6:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 4th quarter points this playoffs:
42 — Anthony Edwards
40 — LeBron James
38 — Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/UOL1lGnndB – 4:59 PM
Most 4th quarter points this playoffs:
42 — Anthony Edwards
40 — LeBron James
38 — Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/UOL1lGnndB – 4:59 PM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
Teams that started the Playoffs with the most pressure:
1. PHX – have no moves left
2. MIL – have no moves left
3. LAC – PG & Harden could both be FAs
4. LAL – could impact LeBron’s future with LA
Early exits could lead to significant front-office, coaching or player changes. – 3:55 PM
Teams that started the Playoffs with the most pressure:
1. PHX – have no moves left
2. MIL – have no moves left
3. LAC – PG & Harden could both be FAs
4. LAL – could impact LeBron’s future with LA
Early exits could lead to significant front-office, coaching or player changes. – 3:55 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
“I played for the GOAT, Michael Jordan. He paid me. When I played there, he was definitely the GOAT. Once I got traded, it became LeBron.”
More: hoopshype.com/lists/nba-poll… – 3:44 PM
“I played for the GOAT, Michael Jordan. He paid me. When I played there, he was definitely the GOAT. Once I got traded, it became LeBron.”
More: hoopshype.com/lists/nba-poll… – 3:44 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis at shootaround discussing Game 5, film from Game 4, Jarred Vanderbilt’s potential return and more pic.twitter.com/1Y81Gl7FXK – 3:15 PM
Anthony Davis at shootaround discussing Game 5, film from Game 4, Jarred Vanderbilt’s potential return and more pic.twitter.com/1Y81Gl7FXK – 3:15 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Anthony Davis on the Lakers’ confidence level entering Game 5: “Very confident. Very confident in our group. Very confident in our schemes. Confident in our game plan and our adjustments.” pic.twitter.com/feoKRN3n0Z – 2:15 PM
Anthony Davis on the Lakers’ confidence level entering Game 5: “Very confident. Very confident in our group. Very confident in our schemes. Confident in our game plan and our adjustments.” pic.twitter.com/feoKRN3n0Z – 2:15 PM
Aran Smith @nbadraftnet
His legacy is cemented winning another championship for a different franchise adds nothing
He’s playing for an historically great Franchise (for fans company)
His teammate (AD) will be 1st or 2nd team All NBA
And he gets to live by the beach in a good weather area in the world – 1:50 PM
His legacy is cemented winning another championship for a different franchise adds nothing
He’s playing for an historically great Franchise (for fans company)
His teammate (AD) will be 1st or 2nd team All NBA
And he gets to live by the beach in a good weather area in the world – 1:50 PM
Aran Smith @nbadraftnet
Every NBA team fan base when they don’t win the championship this season:
Draft Bronny so LeBron can sign for a minimum deal with _ team.
Dear Fans:
LeBron James has a $51.415 Million player option for next year. League minimum $2.72 Million
Would you take that kind of pay cut? – 1:45 PM
Every NBA team fan base when they don’t win the championship this season:
Draft Bronny so LeBron can sign for a minimum deal with _ team.
Dear Fans:
LeBron James has a $51.415 Million player option for next year. League minimum $2.72 Million
Would you take that kind of pay cut? – 1:45 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Who’s the greatest NBA player ever? We polled 100 players to find out, including a full voter breakdown based on their nationality, age, position, salary, star status, whether they have been teammates of LeBron, and their reasonings on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-poll… – 1:38 PM
Story: Who’s the greatest NBA player ever? We polled 100 players to find out, including a full voter breakdown based on their nationality, age, position, salary, star status, whether they have been teammates of LeBron, and their reasonings on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-poll… – 1:38 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
With LeBron James, Kevin Durant fading into sunset, changing of the NBA superstar guard is officially underway
(By @ColinCBSSports) cbssports.com/nba/news/with-… – 12:02 PM
With LeBron James, Kevin Durant fading into sunset, changing of the NBA superstar guard is officially underway
(By @ColinCBSSports) cbssports.com/nba/news/with-… – 12:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron in elimination games:
33.6 PPG
10.5 RPG
7.4 APG
statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 11:59 AM
LeBron in elimination games:
33.6 PPG
10.5 RPG
7.4 APG
statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 11:59 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Before Round 2 the following guys could be out of the playoffs: KD, Booker, LeBron, AD, Zion, Butler, Bam, Embiid, Maxey, Giannis, Dame, Fox, Sabonis and Curry, plus Mitchell or Paolo, and either Luka/Kyrie or Kawhi/PG/Harden. That’s a shitload of stars! – 11:33 AM
Before Round 2 the following guys could be out of the playoffs: KD, Booker, LeBron, AD, Zion, Butler, Bam, Embiid, Maxey, Giannis, Dame, Fox, Sabonis and Curry, plus Mitchell or Paolo, and either Luka/Kyrie or Kawhi/PG/Harden. That’s a shitload of stars! – 11:33 AM
More on this storyline
Sources around the league have largely believed all season that LeBron’s strong preference is to remain with the Lakers for the remainder of his career. The Athletic reported after the Lakers’ season-ending loss to the Nuggets on Monday that the Lakers are open to drafting Bronny James and giving LeBron a three-year, $164 million maximum contract extension. But ESPN’s postgame report painted a different picture, saying that LeBron’s future “remains a mystery,” with sources indicating team officials don’t know what he’ll do with his $51.4 million player option this summer. -via The Ringer / April 30, 2024
He’s eligible to sign a 3-year, $164 max extension with the Lakers, which the franchise is reportedly open to offering (the organization is also strongly considering a coaching change and drafting Bronny James, per reports). “He’s been in this position numerous times in his career,” Davis said in his postgame press conference/exit interview on Monday night at Ball Arena. “He has to make a decision ultimately for himself and his family. I’ll be right there supporting whatever he decides to do. “Pretty sure he’ll come talk to me, tell me what’s going on before he becomes public with the decision. Just keep me in the loop.” -via Clutch Points / April 30, 2024
As for James, it is highly likely that he’ll wait to see how the team manages the offseason and which players it brings in as reinforcements for him and Anthony Davis. James’ player-option deadline is sandwiched between June 26, the NBA Draft, and June 30, the opening of free agency. -via The Athletic / April 30, 2024
The 39-year-old NBA luminary is expected to play up to two more seasons, one source briefed on James’ thinking told The Athletic. But the Lakers are open to discussing any deal that would intrigue him to return for his seventh season in L.A. — after the Lakers’ season ended at the hands of the Denver Nuggets for the second straight year Monday— including the maximum three-year, $164 million extension they can offer, team sources told The Athletic. -via The Athletic / April 30, 2024
Jovan Buha: What happens with Darin Ham? Do the Lakers end up dismissing him and moving on? How quickly do they move on another head coach, and which coaches will become candidates? A name that is interesting to me is JJ Redick, given he is one of the front runners for the Charlotte Hornets job. He seems to be the hot name on the market I think of Steve Kerr when he was picking between the Knicks and the Warriors, and I think JJ Redick, if he does not get the Hornets job or he does not choose to join the Hornets, I think he would be an interesting candidate. He’s got LA ties, he used to play for the Clippers, he used to live in LA and most importantly he has a good relationship with LeBron James given that they are currently podcast partners on the Mind the Game podcast. That would be interesting, going from podcast partners to player and coach… -via YouTube / April 30, 2024