Quick Bytes
- The Lakers led frequently against the Nuggets but lost in the first-round playoff series.
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope shared that the Nuggets felt the Lakers should have won.
- LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ performance gives hope for the Lakers’ future contention.
Inside the Intense Lakers-Nuggets Playoff Showdown
The recent NBA playoff clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets was a nail-biter, with the Lakers often ahead but ultimately falling short. Despite leading at halftime and being up by double digits in several games, the Lakers succumbed to the Nuggets in just five games.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who appeared on “The Draymond Green Show,” revealed an intriguing insight: the Nuggets themselves believed the Lakers had the upper hand and should have won. The Lakers’ exhaustive push for the top seed left them drained for the playoffs, contributing to their downfall. Caldwell-Pope, now with the Orlando Magic, reflected on the intense energy and effort that defined the Lakers’ season.
Meanwhile, Austin Rivers, a former NBA player, has expressed optimism about the Lakers’ championship prospects. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis showing stellar performances for Team USA ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Rivers suggests the Lakers are not far from being title contenders again.
