The reigning champions suffered a setback despite the outcome of the match which saw the Los Angeles Lakers fall to a 114-103 defeat in Game 1 of the series played against the Denver Nuggets. The beginning of the third quarter saw the Lakers perform wonderfully, only for the team to collapse, causing their fans to grumble on social media and say what they think of the team. Here’s a roundup of the reactions following the Lakers’ collapse:
Third Quarter Woes
During the third quarter, the Lakers’ turmoil separated the fans and inspired criticism. No one was ready for the fall of the Lakers, who, in the third quarter, missed their advantageous position over the opponent. After going into halftime well ahead, the Lakers were not able to sustain their intensity in the third quarter which allowed the Nuggets to gain the lead. This infuriated the fans to the point of having a hard time getting to grips with what was going on.
Defensive and Offensive Struggles
The fans described the Lakers as dynamite, pointing out the points in defense and efficiency, where they barely had the upper hand, which cost them the present game. their ineffective execution only affected their negativity and their fans became increasingly angry by it.
Stay classy Lakers fans pic.twitter.com/7DTQlLXjuC
— Wargoat💦🪣 (@WfromCurry) April 21, 2024
Star Performances Amidst Disappointment
While such notable players as LeBron James and Anthony Davis did show up, the fans were disappointed that several Lakers’ role players did not come today. Even though Kobe and Shaqsparkled, showed us that they are a great duo, their failure to help them more presented the gap in the lineup and made us see the need for a stronger supporting cast.
In the Lakers’ Game 1 loss, they got a reality check that reminded them of the tough journey to playoff triumphs. It was a warning that there are obstacles that must be overcome on the road to achieving success. Now that they are ready to square off against the Nuggets in Game 2, the Lakers must take care of their flaws and hope to play in a more coordinated way to seize the command. They will be relying on their trusty fan base as they make an attempt to bounce back from their loss. This is in their efforts to reclaim the upper torch in the series.
It is absolutely mind boggling that Lakers fans believe that the Lakers only committed 3 shooting fouls last night. Jokic shot 2-7 when guarded by AD, which is great defense, until you watch again and see that AD definitely fouls him on at least 4 of those missed shots. pic.twitter.com/aqPPOdYlcD
— Jacob Roggero (@JacobRoggero) April 21, 2024
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