The Lakers were once again in trouble, losing 114-124 to the Nuggets, and the beautiful momentum of two consecutive wins came to an abrupt end. This game not only made Lakers fans feel down, but also triggered a deep reflection on Lakers head coach Ham. Looking closely at the game, the Lakers will play well, but they will lose points in key decisions, which makes people sigh.
The Lakers' performance was surprisingly successful, with all five starters scoring in double figures, and Reaves contributing 19 points and 14 assists, and his magical play in the second half continued the Lakers' life. Hachimura shined even more, with 23 points and 3 rebounds, and he performed well on both offensive and defensive ends, showing the strength of last season's playoffs. Bushy also contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds, and although he lacked shooting percentage, he was very constrained on the defensive end of the line.
And Russell's performance in key moments is even more remarkable, and his appearance in key moments has contributed to the Lakers' victory. However, it was puzzling that Ham opted to replace Russell at a crucial moment in the game and bring Reddish on the pitch. While Ham may have been motivated by defensive considerations, Reddish failed to contain Murray on the defensive end and appeared to be limited on the offensive end. Such a decision deprived the Lakers of a consistent shooter and directly affected the trend of the game.
Even more puzzling was the fact that Hamm didn't opt for a timeout in the closing stages of the game. The Nuggets scored back-to-back points in the final minute to widen the gap, but Ham was slow to take action. It wasn't until the game was irretrievable that he realized the importance of calling a timeout, but it was too late. Such a mistake not only ruined the Lakers' chances in this game, but also deprived James of the 40,000-point milestone achievement in his career without the celebration it deserved.
James' efforts can be described as the most dazzling existence in the game, with 26 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals, and he scored 13 points in the fourth quarter to chase points for the team. However, the Lakers failed to win in the end, and James' 40,000-point achievement lost a piece of joy as a result. This begs the question, are the Lakers really being suppressed by their opponents, or is there a problem with the head coach's decision-making?
Lakers fans, what do you think of this loss? Was it a problem with the form of the players, or was it a tactical mistake by the manager? How should the Lakers adjust in the future? Leave a message to share your views and let's work together on the future of the Lakers. Lakers vs Nuggets NBA Ham out of class Lakers Future.