NBA | Lakers have won 0 out of 4

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Lebron James and the Lakers have won 0 out of 4 opening games of the NBA’s new season!

For 19 years, nothing like this has happened: Lebron James’ team started the season with 4 consecutive losses for the first time since his rookie season. The Los Angeles Lakers had no chance after a disastrous third period against the Denver Nuggets – despite Lebron’s “comeback” attempt.

But let’s put it in order: Anthony Davis started the game aggressively and shot quite well, but overall the Lakers soon looked like they were going to have a bad day. Lebron’s team shot 8-of-30 from the perimeter without the injured Russell Westbrook, just 26.7 percent. It should be noted that the Lakers finished the first half with a 13:3 run, which meant a lot before the third period.

Nikola Jokic only needed 1 more rebound to have another triple-double against LA

But Los Angeles couldn’t carry this attitude into the second half. The Lakers’ attack became ineffective again, and the Denver team punished the visitors. The Nuggets reached +18, and at the same time, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (13 points, 3/5) got injured. Only Lebron tried to bring his team back into the game in the last quarter. He closed the gap with 8 quick points and had a chance to reduce the deficit to -5, but he failed to use it. Instead, Denver’s Highland made a rare 3-pointer (Nuggets: 9/34 3-pointers), followed by an accurate layup by Jamal Murray, and Denver’s lead was already up to 15 points again.

Nikola Jokic shone traditionally – 31 points (12/17), 13 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 interceptions. Bruce Brown also played well (18 points, 4/6 three-pointers). Lebron James finally reached 19 points (8/21), had 9 assists and 8 turnovers. The top scorer for the Lakers was AD with 22 points (plus 14 rebounds and 5 assists).