“We’re four games in, it sucks to lose, but having 78 games left, there’s plenty of time for us to right the ship, and it starts now,” said Ham.
#LAKERS VS NUGGETS SERIES#
We’re still trying to get familiar with one another.” 1 day ago &0183 &32 The Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, face the Phoenix Suns, led by Kevin Durant, in Game 4 of their NBA Playoffs second round series on Sunday, (5/7/23) at the Footprint Center in. You know, like I said, it’s a new system, it’s a new group of guys together. “We gotta make some shots,” Lakers superstar James said after the game, “Some of it is early season stuff, obviously. The Lakers, meanwhile, were without Russell Westbrook on Wednesday as he recovers from a hamstring injury, with coach Darvin Ham saying they didn’t want to put the guard in a “vulnerable position.”Īccording to ESPN, the Lakers, who shot 8-for-30 from three-point range against the Nuggets, have the worst three-point shooting start by any team in NBA history with at least 100 attempts through four games. The Nuggets, now 3-2 on the season, had Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leave the game in the third quarter after twisting his ankle, and Malone said the team would reassess the extent of the injury on Thursday. “Defending, ball is flying, getting out and running off of our defense, so something to build upon.” “We got the win, but more importantly, we got the win playing how we need to play,” he added.
The site gives Golden State a 40.7 chance to pick up the win in Game 3 on Saturday in Los Angeles.
“I felt that third quarter was one of our best quarters in a very short season,” Nuggets head coach Mike Malone told reporters after the game. ESPN: Lakers have a 59.3 chance to win Game 3 vs. Nuggets forward Bruce Brown scored 18 points and Jamal Murray had 13 – including a big three-pointer to give Denver a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter.
Klay Thompson ejected for first time in career in tempestuous 134-105 Golden State Warriors defeat to the Phoenix Suns Want the latest in NBA analysis, breaking news, and insider information? Click Here.Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) talk to each other during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. Easing them into the rotation during a home game instead of in a hostile environment on the road would certainly be a good place to start. Desperate for a win, Williams is willing to try anything to get the team on track.Īs evident by the shooting performance in Game 2, the Suns could certainly use some more offensive firepower. Throwing them into the playoff fire is certainly a risk, but drastic times call for drastic measures. Ross and Warren have appeared in two games apiece, mostly in garbage time with only 15 combined minutes of play. Then you wish you could’ve got those guys a bit more reps to prepare for that.” “Those kinds of decisions only hurt you when you have an injury. “Those are two guys that could see significantly more time,” Williams continued in regard to Ross and Warren. But, Williams also mentioned two more players who could see minutes in Game 3 and beyond Terrence Ross and T.J. Who could step into the rotation, especially with Paul injured? Cameron Payne will see his role increase for sure as he was backing up Paul. The All-Star is already averaging 35.4 points and 6.6 assists in 43 minutes per game this postseason. Williams has been reluctant to give more responsibility to Booker, whose plate is already full. NBA NEWS & PLAYOFFS: Phoenix Suns & Denver Nuggets Updatesĭurant struggled with his shot in Game 2, going 10-of-27 from the field and 2-of-12 from 3-point range.
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