Davis’ instincts also tell him that his value was overlooked when he was not selected as one of the three nominees for Defensive Player of the Year. “I’ll never get it,” Davis told ESPN when asked about the award. “They’re not giving it to me. The league doesn’t like me. I’m the best defensive player in the league. I can switch 1 through 5. I can guard the pick-and-roll the best in the league, from a big standpoint. I block shots. I rebound.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The finalists for Defensive Player of the Year were released and Anthony Davis wasn’t included.
“I’ll never get it,” Davis told ESPN about DPOY. “They’re not giving it to me. … I’m the best defensive player in the league.” es.pn/4b6BPb2 – 10:23 AM
The finalists for Defensive Player of the Year were released and Anthony Davis wasn’t included.
“I’ll never get it,” Davis told ESPN about DPOY. “They’re not giving it to me. … I’m the best defensive player in the league.” es.pn/4b6BPb2 – 10:23 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“[Anthony Davis] and Jokic played stats of 30-10-5, that you haven’t seen in the playoffs since Wilt vs. Russell.”
👀 @alanhahn pic.twitter.com/z4ZvMHz0NO – 9:53 AM
“[Anthony Davis] and Jokic played stats of 30-10-5, that you haven’t seen in the playoffs since Wilt vs. Russell.”
👀 @alanhahn pic.twitter.com/z4ZvMHz0NO – 9:53 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis doesn’t make the cut to be a finalist for NBA Defensive Player of the Year pic.twitter.com/JcCRIu3Q01 – 6:43 PM
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Anthony Davis doesn’t make the cut to be a finalist for NBA Defensive Player of the Year pic.twitter.com/JcCRIu3Q01 – 6:43 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
No change to the injury reports ahead of Monday’s Game 2 in Denver. Vlatko Cancar is the only Nugget listed.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are probable for Lakers. Reddish, Wood, Vanderbilt and Hood-Schifino remain out. – 6:07 PM
No change to the injury reports ahead of Monday’s Game 2 in Denver. Vlatko Cancar is the only Nugget listed.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are probable for Lakers. Reddish, Wood, Vanderbilt and Hood-Schifino remain out. – 6:07 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Anthony Davis, hands on his knees, can’t make it past half court. LeBron James watches Nikola Jokic as he runs right by him.
pic.twitter.com/TAudJcedBb – 3:55 AM
Anthony Davis, hands on his knees, can’t make it past half court. LeBron James watches Nikola Jokic as he runs right by him.
pic.twitter.com/TAudJcedBb – 3:55 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Think the first half of ORL-CLE is the best Evan Mobley has ever played? Just kinda point blank? Looked like the AD clone that everyone has wanted him to be for years. Punished switches. Handled switches himself on D. Protected rim. Made two 3s. Basically perfect half. – 2:35 AM
Think the first half of ORL-CLE is the best Evan Mobley has ever played? Just kinda point blank? Looked like the AD clone that everyone has wanted him to be for years. Punished switches. Handled switches himself on D. Protected rim. Made two 3s. Basically perfect half. – 2:35 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis: “We can’t be bad at both defensive rebounding and transition (defense).“
Lakers lost the offensive glass battle 15-6, and the transition battle 21-14.
Denver took great care of the ball (6 TO’s) to help the transition difference. – 11:50 PM
Anthony Davis: “We can’t be bad at both defensive rebounding and transition (defense).“
Lakers lost the offensive glass battle 15-6, and the transition battle 21-14.
Denver took great care of the ball (6 TO’s) to help the transition difference. – 11:50 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Not what Lakers fans wanted. On the plus side AD was spectacular. He’s only the second Laker in history with at least 32 pts, 14 rebs, 5 asts, 4 blks in a playoff game. Kareem is the other 44 years ago. – 11:09 PM
Not what Lakers fans wanted. On the plus side AD was spectacular. He’s only the second Laker in history with at least 32 pts, 14 rebs, 5 asts, 4 blks in a playoff game. Kareem is the other 44 years ago. – 11:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Lakers duo in the loss:
AD — Bron —
32 PTS 27 PTS
14 REB 6 REB
5 AST 8 AST
4 BLK 3-5 3P pic.twitter.com/vC4V44gMGE – 11:00 PM
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Lakers duo in the loss:
AD — Bron —
32 PTS 27 PTS
14 REB 6 REB
5 AST 8 AST
4 BLK 3-5 3P pic.twitter.com/vC4V44gMGE – 11:00 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers were up 12 midway through the 2nd Q until DEN took over. Nuggets win Game 1, 114-103, led by Jokic’s 32p 12r 7a. AD 32p 14r 5a 4b; LeBron 27p 8a 7tos; Reaves 13p on 5-of-9 4r 3a; DLo 13p on 6-of-20 (1-of-9 3s); Prince 11p on 4-of-7 4r. – 10:59 PM
The Lakers were up 12 midway through the 2nd Q until DEN took over. Nuggets win Game 1, 114-103, led by Jokic’s 32p 12r 7a. AD 32p 14r 5a 4b; LeBron 27p 8a 7tos; Reaves 13p on 5-of-9 4r 3a; DLo 13p on 6-of-20 (1-of-9 3s); Prince 11p on 4-of-7 4r. – 10:59 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Final: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103.
LAL drops Game 1 of the first-round series. Anthony Davis: 32 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, four blocks. LeBron James: 27 points, eight assists, six rebounds. Nikola Jokic: 32 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists. – 10:59 PM
Final: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103.
LAL drops Game 1 of the first-round series. Anthony Davis: 32 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, four blocks. LeBron James: 27 points, eight assists, six rebounds. Nikola Jokic: 32 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists. – 10:59 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
Denver takes Game 1. They’ve won nine straight games over LA. AD had 32 points and 14 rebounds. LeBron had 27/6/8. DLo (6-20 FGs) once again looks unplayable against Denver. Nikola Jokic had 32/12/7. Murray had 22/6/10.
Up next: Game 2 on Monday. – 10:57 PM
Final: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
Denver takes Game 1. They’ve won nine straight games over LA. AD had 32 points and 14 rebounds. LeBron had 27/6/8. DLo (6-20 FGs) once again looks unplayable against Denver. Nikola Jokic had 32/12/7. Murray had 22/6/10.
Up next: Game 2 on Monday. – 10:57 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Really fun Game 1. Jokic & AD were both great.
When Denver went on their 3rd quarter run, the Lakers panicked and just stopped running offense & started bombing 3s, and that was the difference.
Should be an awesome series. – 10:55 PM
Really fun Game 1. Jokic & AD were both great.
When Denver went on their 3rd quarter run, the Lakers panicked and just stopped running offense & started bombing 3s, and that was the difference.
Should be an awesome series. – 10:55 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Anthony Davis has mostly played GREAT tonight too. He’s making shots here over Joker. – 10:44 PM
Anthony Davis has mostly played GREAT tonight too. He’s making shots here over Joker. – 10:44 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron on Jokic now. He overplayed him and blew up the Nuggets’ play, and AD was lurking behind to prevent a lob over the top. Led to what Lakers want, a Gordon 3 that missed. – 10:39 PM
LeBron on Jokic now. He overplayed him and blew up the Nuggets’ play, and AD was lurking behind to prevent a lob over the top. Led to what Lakers want, a Gordon 3 that missed. – 10:39 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Bad shot after bad shot, what is the Offense? AD is being guarded by DeAndre Jordan and touched the ball once. Reaves only looks to shoot when he’s 27ft away from the basket. Darvin, draw up a play – 10:33 PM
Bad shot after bad shot, what is the Offense? AD is being guarded by DeAndre Jordan and touched the ball once. Reaves only looks to shoot when he’s 27ft away from the basket. Darvin, draw up a play – 10:33 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
AD had a couple nice plays getting back in transition D, but after yet another missed 3 he jogged back and Braun was able to go right through DLo to push it to 15 – 10:31 PM
AD had a couple nice plays getting back in transition D, but after yet another missed 3 he jogged back and Braun was able to go right through DLo to push it to 15 – 10:31 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LA starting AD with Taurean at the 4 next to three guards to begin the fourth. – 10:27 PM
LA starting AD with Taurean at the 4 next to three guards to begin the fourth. – 10:27 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Nuggets 89, Lakers 78
A poor second half of the quarter has LA down 11 entering the fourth. LeBron has 23 points and 7 assists. AD has 22 points and 8 rebounds. Nikola Jokic has 23 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Denver has doubled LA in 3s (12 vs. 6). – 10:24 PM
Third quarter: Nuggets 89, Lakers 78
A poor second half of the quarter has LA down 11 entering the fourth. LeBron has 23 points and 7 assists. AD has 22 points and 8 rebounds. Nikola Jokic has 23 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Denver has doubled LA in 3s (12 vs. 6). – 10:24 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
LeBron and AD have been great and it hasnt mattered. Other guys are out of their depth. – 10:21 PM
LeBron and AD have been great and it hasnt mattered. Other guys are out of their depth. – 10:21 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
AD was looking to close on the KCP three and got screened off hard. Legit stopped in his tracks. AK – 10:14 PM
AD was looking to close on the KCP three and got screened off hard. Legit stopped in his tracks. AK – 10:14 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Lakers 60, Nuggets 57
Near perfect half for LeBron and Anthony Davis and Denver fights back to make it tighter.
Jokic has 15 pts. MPJ up to 11 pts after a slow-start and Murray has 7 assists.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 9:46 PM
At the half: Lakers 60, Nuggets 57
Near perfect half for LeBron and Anthony Davis and Denver fights back to make it tighter.
Jokic has 15 pts. MPJ up to 11 pts after a slow-start and Murray has 7 assists.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 9:46 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
LeBron and AD having that half and only being up 3 seems like a bad omen, especially considering the latter is on pace to play 45 minutes less than a week after experiencing back pain. – 9:46 PM
LeBron and AD having that half and only being up 3 seems like a bad omen, especially considering the latter is on pace to play 45 minutes less than a week after experiencing back pain. – 9:46 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
After LAL led by as many as 12, DEN stormed back and Ball Arena is rocking. We go into the half with the Lakers up 60-57, with LeBron hitting a deep 3 just before the buzzer. LeBron 19p on 7-of-10 5a 3r; AD on 7-of-11 18p 7r 4a. For the Nuggets: Jokic 15p on 7-of-10 6r; MPJ 11p – 9:45 PM
After LAL led by as many as 12, DEN stormed back and Ball Arena is rocking. We go into the half with the Lakers up 60-57, with LeBron hitting a deep 3 just before the buzzer. LeBron 19p on 7-of-10 5a 3r; AD on 7-of-11 18p 7r 4a. For the Nuggets: Jokic 15p on 7-of-10 6r; MPJ 11p – 9:45 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 60, Nuggets 57
Denver outscored LA 32-27 in the second. LA’s turnovers, transition defense and defensive rebounding let Denver back into the game. LeBron has 19 points and 5 assists. AD has 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. DLo was just 1-of-6 in the quarter. – 9:45 PM
Halftime: Lakers 60, Nuggets 57
Denver outscored LA 32-27 in the second. LA’s turnovers, transition defense and defensive rebounding let Denver back into the game. LeBron has 19 points and 5 assists. AD has 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. DLo was just 1-of-6 in the quarter. – 9:45 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A 4-0 LAL run out of a time out has them up 49-37.
Davis scored on a pretty move, before LeBron picked up a loose ball after a bad pass from Jackson and converted a fast break layup.
LeBron is 5 of 7, and AD 6 of 8, for 30 of LAL’s 49 points.
LAL shooting 61.3%. – 9:33 PM
A 4-0 LAL run out of a time out has them up 49-37.
Davis scored on a pretty move, before LeBron picked up a loose ball after a bad pass from Jackson and converted a fast break layup.
LeBron is 5 of 7, and AD 6 of 8, for 30 of LAL’s 49 points.
LAL shooting 61.3%. – 9:33 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LA up 49-37 w/ 6:05 left in the first half. AD (16 points on 6-8 FGs) and LeBron (14 points on 5-7 FGs) are outplaying Nikola Jokic (11 points on 5-8 FGs) and Jamal Murray (8 points on 3-7 FGs). LA is shooting 61.3%. Denver is shooting 37.8%. LA is dominating paint points 30-20. – 9:32 PM
LA up 49-37 w/ 6:05 left in the first half. AD (16 points on 6-8 FGs) and LeBron (14 points on 5-7 FGs) are outplaying Nikola Jokic (11 points on 5-8 FGs) and Jamal Murray (8 points on 3-7 FGs). LA is shooting 61.3%. Denver is shooting 37.8%. LA is dominating paint points 30-20. – 9:32 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
One thing that I didn’t really expect was for the Lakers to stagger Anthony Davis in the non-Jokic minutes. They got away with it at the end of the first quarter because the Nuggets had four bench guys around Joker.
Pretty interesting chess match so far. – 9:30 PM
One thing that I didn’t really expect was for the Lakers to stagger Anthony Davis in the non-Jokic minutes. They got away with it at the end of the first quarter because the Nuggets had four bench guys around Joker.
Pretty interesting chess match so far. – 9:30 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis has 8 of the Lakers’ 10 points. Lakers have made an effort to give Davis a runway to the rim with DeAndre Jordan guarding him.
AD with a team-best 14 points so far. Gordon and Jokic just subbed back in; Lakers 45-35. – 9:25 PM
Anthony Davis has 8 of the Lakers’ 10 points. Lakers have made an effort to give Davis a runway to the rim with DeAndre Jordan guarding him.
AD with a team-best 14 points so far. Gordon and Jokic just subbed back in; Lakers 45-35. – 9:25 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis is 5 for 7 from the field, including 2 made jumpers and a leaner, plus 4 for 4 at the FT line for a game-high 14 points as LAL lead 45-35.
LeBron and Jokic both return (LAL were +2 in the minutes they both sat) at the 7:37 mark. – 9:24 PM
Anthony Davis is 5 for 7 from the field, including 2 made jumpers and a leaner, plus 4 for 4 at the FT line for a game-high 14 points as LAL lead 45-35.
LeBron and Jokic both return (LAL were +2 in the minutes they both sat) at the 7:37 mark. – 9:24 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
First curveball from Darvin. The second quarter begins with LeBron on the bench, and AD on the floor with D’Lo, Vincent, Prince and Jaxson Hayes. Hayes, by the way, picked up two fouls by the time I finished this tweet. AK – 9:19 PM
First curveball from Darvin. The second quarter begins with LeBron on the bench, and AD on the floor with D’Lo, Vincent, Prince and Jaxson Hayes. Hayes, by the way, picked up two fouls by the time I finished this tweet. AK – 9:19 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron typically leads the 2nd Q unit that’s been strong lately. Tonight, AD sat for the last 2 min. of the 1st Q, but returns to start the 2nd Q alongside Vincent, Russell, Prince and Hayes.
Russell/Prince missed 3’s on first trip, and Murray hit his to bring DEN within 5. – 9:15 PM
LeBron typically leads the 2nd Q unit that’s been strong lately. Tonight, AD sat for the last 2 min. of the 1st Q, but returns to start the 2nd Q alongside Vincent, Russell, Prince and Hayes.
Russell/Prince missed 3’s on first trip, and Murray hit his to bring DEN within 5. – 9:15 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LA opening the second quarter with AD, Jaxson Hayes, TP, Gabe Vincent and DLo. – 9:15 PM
LA opening the second quarter with AD, Jaxson Hayes, TP, Gabe Vincent and DLo. – 9:15 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Lakers 33, Nuggets 25
An impressive quarter from LA. That’s as comfortable as they’ve looked offensively against Denver. LeBron has 12 points and 5 assists. DLo and AD each have 6 points. LA is shooting 61.9%. Nikola Jokic has 11 points (5-8 FGs). – 9:14 PM
First quarter: Lakers 33, Nuggets 25
An impressive quarter from LA. That’s as comfortable as they’ve looked offensively against Denver. LeBron has 12 points and 5 assists. DLo and AD each have 6 points. LA is shooting 61.9%. Nikola Jokic has 11 points (5-8 FGs). – 9:14 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Pretty physical game thus far. Denver definitely trying to make AD work on both ends – 8:54 PM
Pretty physical game thus far. Denver definitely trying to make AD work on both ends – 8:54 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Aaron Gordon picked up his 2nd PF as Anthony Davis grabbed an offensive board, leading to LeBron’s 3 that put LAL up 13-8.
Good start for the Lakers here into the first time out with 6:41 to play in the 1st Q. – 8:53 PM
Aaron Gordon picked up his 2nd PF as Anthony Davis grabbed an offensive board, leading to LeBron’s 3 that put LAL up 13-8.
Good start for the Lakers here into the first time out with 6:41 to play in the 1st Q. – 8:53 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Opening defensive matchups for LA:
Reaves on Murray
DLo on KCP
LeBron on MPJ
AD on Gordon
Rui on Jokic – 8:46 PM
Opening defensive matchups for LA:
Reaves on Murray
DLo on KCP
LeBron on MPJ
AD on Gordon
Rui on Jokic – 8:46 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Ahead of Lakers-Nuggets tonight on @ABC, @LegsESPN shows how Anthony Davis can be a difference maker for LA. From NBA Today: pic.twitter.com/2QLk8p3DHY – 8:16 PM
Ahead of Lakers-Nuggets tonight on @ABC, @LegsESPN shows how Anthony Davis can be a difference maker for LA. From NBA Today: pic.twitter.com/2QLk8p3DHY – 8:16 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers’ starters in Game 1 vs. Denver:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Record as starters: 19-6 (including the Play-In) – 8:02 PM
The Lakers’ starters in Game 1 vs. Denver:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Record as starters: 19-6 (including the Play-In) – 8:02 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
As if there was any doubt… Anthony Davis (low back soreness) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Denver. – 7:40 PM
As if there was any doubt… Anthony Davis (low back soreness) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Denver. – 7:40 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis (low back soreness) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have officially been upgraded to available for Game 1 in Denver. – 7:39 PM
Anthony Davis (low back soreness) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have officially been upgraded to available for Game 1 in Denver. – 7:39 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron and AD officially upgraded to available, as expected.
Pregame show on right now on @SpectrumSN to break down the upcoming matchup. – 7:38 PM
LeBron and AD officially upgraded to available, as expected.
Pregame show on right now on @SpectrumSN to break down the upcoming matchup. – 7:38 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
No surprise but Anthony Davis (low back soreness) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Denver. – 7:37 PM
No surprise but Anthony Davis (low back soreness) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Denver. – 7:37 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
We covered most of this during the week, but this is the crux of I think a lot of are looking for at DKR.
• What does Arch Manning look like?
• State of the DTs, which has been a thing all spring.
• New WR corps. with Xavier Worthy and AD Mitchell gone to the NFL. – 1:57 PM
We covered most of this during the week, but this is the crux of I think a lot of are looking for at DKR.
• What does Arch Manning look like?
• State of the DTs, which has been a thing all spring.
• New WR corps. with Xavier Worthy and AD Mitchell gone to the NFL. – 1:57 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder KD being used by ESPN for nostalgia points in its latest NBA playoffs ad. I’m officially washed pic.twitter.com/yCRUIaJAkz – 12:48 PM
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Thunder KD being used by ESPN for nostalgia points in its latest NBA playoffs ad. I’m officially washed pic.twitter.com/yCRUIaJAkz – 12:48 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
13 minutes and 6 seconds.
That’s how many minutes Nikola Jokic has played WITHOUT Anthony Davis on the floor the last 7 games against the Lakers, including the playoffs.
LA will match Davis’ minutes to Jokic. That’s an advantage the Nuggets must exploit.
milehighsports.com/rotations-matc… – 12:14 PM
13 minutes and 6 seconds.
That’s how many minutes Nikola Jokic has played WITHOUT Anthony Davis on the floor the last 7 games against the Lakers, including the playoffs.
LA will match Davis’ minutes to Jokic. That’s an advantage the Nuggets must exploit.
milehighsports.com/rotations-matc… – 12:14 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Obviously, no regrets about the AD trade, but I really wish Brandon Ingram was still a Laker. AK – 11:44 PM
Obviously, no regrets about the AD trade, but I really wish Brandon Ingram was still a Laker. AK – 11:44 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
QUICK POD! First-round juggernaut awaits, Joker vs. AD, Playoff odds for each West series and BAD news about Vando via @BleavNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jel… pic.twitter.com/kuK2OfZt5Q – 10:08 PM
![]( "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLktdqPXEAAhZab.jpg")
QUICK POD! First-round juggernaut awaits, Joker vs. AD, Playoff odds for each West series and BAD news about Vando via @BleavNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jel… pic.twitter.com/kuK2OfZt5Q – 10:08 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
QUICK POD! First-round juggernaut awaits, Joker vs. AD, Playoff odds for each West series and BAD news about Vando:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… pic.twitter.com/1DJAgazJQl – 10:04 PM
![]( "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLkrv8dXUAAI1nA.jpg")
QUICK POD! First-round juggernaut awaits, Joker vs. AD, Playoff odds for each West series and BAD news about Vando:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… pic.twitter.com/1DJAgazJQl – 10:04 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Vlatko Cancar is the only player on Denver’s injury report for Saturday’s Game 1 vs. the Lakers.
LA is listing LeBron James (L ankle tendinopathy) and Anthony Davis (low back soreness) as probable.
Cam Reddish, Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood and Jalen Hood-Schifino all out. – 7:39 PM
Vlatko Cancar is the only player on Denver’s injury report for Saturday’s Game 1 vs. the Lakers.
LA is listing LeBron James (L ankle tendinopathy) and Anthony Davis (low back soreness) as probable.
Cam Reddish, Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood and Jalen Hood-Schifino all out. – 7:39 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
As expected for Game 1, with LeBron and AD both probable, and the same 4 guys out. pic.twitter.com/edhvt2JkDh – 7:33 PM
![]( "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLkKKX0WAAAEBXe.jpg")
As expected for Game 1, with LeBron and AD both probable, and the same 4 guys out. pic.twitter.com/edhvt2JkDh – 7:33 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Extra shots for AD post practice on Friday in Denver. 👇🏻
He spoke to us (@SpectrumSN 🎥 later) about the team’s mindset for the rematch, and detailed the balance between traps and single coverage for Jokic, plus when to look for O boards vs. get back. pic.twitter.com/7zRfrRuaBe – 7:22 PM
Extra shots for AD post practice on Friday in Denver. 👇🏻
He spoke to us (@SpectrumSN 🎥 later) about the team’s mindset for the rematch, and detailed the balance between traps and single coverage for Jokic, plus when to look for O boards vs. get back. pic.twitter.com/7zRfrRuaBe – 7:22 PM
Bobby Portis @BPortistime
The most important day of the year, @CoorsLight delivery day! A postseason tradition here in Milwaukee. #AD #WIChooseChill pic.twitter.com/RkC1ikah4Z – 4:56 PM
The most important day of the year, @CoorsLight delivery day! A postseason tradition here in Milwaukee. #AD #WIChooseChill pic.twitter.com/RkC1ikah4Z – 4:56 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers-Nuggets preview for @TheAthleticNBA:
— Can LA hang with Denver in the clutch?
— How will Denver handle LeBron?
— Why D’Angelo Russell and Michael Porter Jr. are both X-factors
— Will Murray outplay LeBron and AD again?
— Series prediction: theathletic.com/5424502/2024/0… – 1:41 PM
Lakers-Nuggets preview for @TheAthleticNBA:
— Can LA hang with Denver in the clutch?
— How will Denver handle LeBron?
— Why D’Angelo Russell and Michael Porter Jr. are both X-factors
— Will Murray outplay LeBron and AD again?
— Series prediction: theathletic.com/5424502/2024/0… – 1:41 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Lakers guard Austin Reaves discussed a wild team travel story, the possibility of being a Laker for life, D’Angelo Russell’s free agency, what he’s learned from LeBron James, why Anthony Davis is his Defensive Player of the Year, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/austin-r… – 12:07 PM
Lakers guard Austin Reaves discussed a wild team travel story, the possibility of being a Laker for life, D’Angelo Russell’s free agency, what he’s learned from LeBron James, why Anthony Davis is his Defensive Player of the Year, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/austin-r… – 12:07 PM
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“I don’t know what else to do. I’m over it. I’m just going to do what I got to do to help the team win and try to play for a championship. Accolades and individual awards, I’m done with those.” -via ESPN / April 22, 2024
Mike Trudell: Anthony Davis cited “Early turnovers, poor shooting to start the 3rd” and Denver’s offensive rebounding as key factors in the loss. Davis was terrific individually in Game 1: 32 points, 14 boards, 5 assists, 4 blocks. -via Twitter @LakersReporter / April 21, 2024