Lakers vs Nuggets LIVE: LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets-May 4- NBA LIVE stream, Watch Online, Schedules, Date, India time, Live Score, Result Updates, Standings, Scores: Denver leads 39-34 in Quarter 2
Lakers vs Nuggets Quarter 2
LAL won a challenge as Caruso blocked Jokic clean (foul originally called on Caruso), and when Drummond lost the jump ball, Davis took his turn to block Jokic on the ensuing possession.
A Monsta’ effort.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 4, 2021
LAL trail 39-37 after a KCP 3 moments later.
Davis is back in at the 7-minute mark as Jokic sits for another minute or two.
He quickly took McGee to the rim with a nice move to his left, and finished through McGee’s contact for an and-1 to cut DEN’s lead in half from 6 to 3 at 34-31.
Sheeeeesh pic.twitter.com/K2i8GrH201
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 4, 2021
Eight straight Denver points for JaVale McGee, with LAL trailing 32-26.
Turnovers are still an issue with LAL missing LeBron and Schroder, as they have 8 to DEN’s 3.
LAL trail 24-20 after 12 minutes here. Turnovers were an issue, with 6 of them leading to 7 DEN points, compared to 3 Nuggets miscues for 2 LAL points. Anthony Davis played well on both ends, totaling 8 points w/3 boards and 1 block.
Lakers vs Nuggets Quarter 1
Wesley Matthews is in for the first time in several games. The Lakers have really missed his defense.
Harrell gets the first crack at backup C with Drummond picking up his 2nd PF at the 3:54 mark, and LAL down 17-16.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 4, 2021
We’ll see if Gasol gets any minutes tonight, especially considering LAL’s lack of playmaking with LeBron/Schroder out.
This is a Denver team that’s vulnerable in the defensive paint, as rim protection isn’t a strength of Jokic’s. They have some better weak side help since acquiring Gordon, but Davis and Drummond can and should do real damage inside in this matchup.
A patient KCP feeds a floating AD. pic.twitter.com/YNzBkNuGA9
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 4, 2021
LAL is on a 10–0 run, responding to Denver scoring the first 4, with a pair of 3’s from Caruso and KCP, plus hoops from Davis and Drummond in the paint.
Lakers vs Nuggets Starting 5 and Pre-Game Updates
JaVale McGee receives his Championship Ring
Proud to have won this one with you, Pierre 3X. Here’s to you champ 💍 pic.twitter.com/N9yVbDiWMO
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 4, 2021
Starting Crew#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/OuHgWKoXDA
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 4, 2021
🔜 Tip-off
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 4, 2021
Schroder will thus be out for at least the following games: TOR, DEN (tonight), LAC, POR, and PHX. Vs. NYK on May 11 could be Day 10 depending upon when the clock started. If it’s 14 days, I believe that would include all but the final game of the reg. season (May 16).
Vogel confirmed that Schroder will be out for 10 to 14 days due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
Schroder missed 7 days in February as well. LAL went 0-4 in those games. Tonight will be the first game without either LeBron or Schroder, LAL’s 2 primary playmakers.
Frank Vogel said the team has pointed out the many advantages of getting the vaccine to the players and staff, both in terms of staying on the court, lifestyle, less testing, public benefit, and so on.
Lakers vs Nuggets LIVE: LeBron James Injury Update: He did not suffer a setback with his ankle last night against Toronto, but Frank Vogel said they decided to hold him out for this 2nd night of a back-to-back. LeBron said the ankle was sore in the 2nd half of both games, and he’s day-to-day moving forward.
Davis: “We’re frustrated we can’t get everyone available to play at the same time … but that can’t be an excuse for us anymore.”
He also said that they’re the defending champs, and have to act like it. “We just gotta find our swag.”
LeBron: “I think our team is predicated on health. That is the No. 1 thing for our ball club. We need to be healthy and we need to be full.”
He said Schroder’s unexpected absence was deflating tonight, and that it’s just been one thing after the next with guys missing games.
While the Lakers have really struggled to find themselves, Denver has won five straight games, and impressively, 9 of 10 since point guard Jamal Murray tore his ACL.
Nikola Jokic has been at the center of their success all season, but Michael Porter Jr. has also taken a leap, leading them in scoring in four of their previous six games.
Meanwhile, Facundo Campazzo has totaled 37 assists in his previous five contests, providing supplemental playmaking to passing-leader Jokic.
Yesterday, against the Raptors, LeBron left at around the same point he always does in the 4th Q and went straight to the locker room. LAL was down 111-95, and Frank Vogel said they “Decided not to bring him back in … we’ll see how he’s feeling tomorrow.”
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Match Details: LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets
Time: 07:30 A.M. (IST)
Date: 04-05-2021
Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles
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