Tag: Denver Nuggets

This Day In Lakers History: Andrew Bynum Ties NBA Playoff Record With 10 Blocks

On April 29, 2012, Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum invited the Denver Nuggets to a block party in L.A.'s...

This Day In Lakers History: Luke Walton Headlines All-Around Attack In Game 3 Win Over Nuggets

Former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and late owner Dr. Jerry Buss had enough of the mediocre...

Which Western Conference Teams Do Lakers Own Tiebreaker Against?

The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs have separated themselves record-wise from the rest of the Western Conference, but there is a fierce battle underneath them for playoff positioning. The Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets and Denver…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Explains Why He Said ‘I Love You’ To Basketball In Nuggets Win

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves went through a roller coaster of emotions during Saturday night's win over the Denver Nuggets. With the team trailing by two in the final minute, Reaves got stripped by Nikola Jokic on a drive…

Luka Doncic Praises Collective Effort Of Lakers Vs. Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers seem to be turning a corner. Saturday night marked L.A.'s fifth straight victory and eighth in nine games. It was another masterful showing from Luka Doncic, who finished with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists…

LeBron James Wants Lakers To Strive For Nuggets’ Championship DNA

LeBron James finds himself in an interesting predicament with the Los Angeles Lakers, as he needs to find ways to help out Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. For the first time in his 23-year career, he has not been asked…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart Called Matchup Against Nuggets ‘Playoff-Type’ Games

Marcus Smart is no stranger to pivotal basketball games given his resume of playoff performances, so of course he was ready to answer the bell when the Denver Nuggets came to visit the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers and Nuggets…

Luka Doncic: Nuggets Game Was ‘Best Atmosphere’ Since Joining Lakers

Luka Doncic is a big-game player who relishes clutch moments, and that was made apparent in his performance against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets gave the Lakers issues for a couple of years, but Doncic's arrival last season has swung…

Lakers Highlights: Austin Reaves Forces Overtime, Luka Doncic Hits Game-Winner Vs. Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA the past couple of weeks, winning seven out of their last eight games and their last four consecutive. However, they were greatly tested on Saturday night…

Lakers News: Nikola Jokic Gives ‘Legendary’ LeBron James His Flowers

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' greatness and longevity is unmatched as he continues to play at a high level in his 23rd NBA season, setting numerous records along the way. The latest record for James was passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar…