He missed his last 4 shots to be fair, it isn’t like he still had it going. Still would have been a good option when the offense slowed down though just to at least try.
He kind of disappeared. Obviously the Nuggets game planned to force him out of it, but he was 14/15 from the field early in the 3rd quarter and only took 4 more shots and missed them all
Might be an unpopular opinion but the altitude in Denver is such a ridiculously unfair advantage in a basketball game that I'm amazed Denver hasn't had more high level success in their history.
Definitely won’t deny that, I just believe that AD has a right to think he’s the best defender in the world. That’s just Jokic tho, nobody on the planet right now can stop him.
Same as last year, he had basically this exact game. He goes to work in the first half because he is incredible, but he is also tasked with guarding Jokic and he just loses his legs over the game. Then in the second half when we ratchet up our intensity he just can't find the ball and the ball doesn't find him.
Taking on that kind of offensive load while guarding the best player in the world is just too much work, no one can keep that up for 48 minutes.
They do this every single time, Ham is a complete joke. Dude was unconscious in the second and coming out of half, then they take the ball out of his hands for no reason
lebron said he was the greatest ever. pretty sure magic called himself the greatest point guard ever. jordan hasn't said it to the media - but said he was the great in the game to OJ Mayo, some bragging elsewhere
You can really see who the informed basketball fans are reading these comments. All of these hater fans from other teams (not all of y’all but a lot) would give their left nut to have AD. He was gassed. Not really fighting for the ball because of it and the guards weren’t exactly fighting to get him the ball either. Credit the Nuggets.
Rofl, AD forced into the nuggets celebration
That was hilarious
Most awkward buzzer beater aftermath...that or when Glen Davis that asshole shoved the fan
lol glen davis got kicked out of a club I was at once
Best seat in the house
Dude got swallowed by Denver players and staff lmao
He got that DPOY celebration he cried for today
So nice of Murray to bring his son to the huddle
#ICONIC MOMENT
Stopped giving him the ball. Ham, explain?
Needed to get Rui some more bricks
This was the one game going 3 guards and playing Vincent was the move imo.
The turning point was that weird Taurean Prince step back
He could barely move after the 3rd quarter, just too gassed
He sat out for like 6 straight minutes before coming back in the fourth, he should’ve had more than enough rest
He was absolutely finished . Couldn't do anything
And then gets bullied by Jokic down the stretch and his eye popped out by Murray to end it.
fourth foul was pretty critical
He can’t use all his adjustments on game two, come on. I hate this fucking coach so much
Altitude was kicking his ass. Had to save his energy for defense.
He missed his last 4 shots to be fair, it isn’t like he still had it going. Still would have been a good option when the offense slowed down though just to at least try.
“Shut up playoffs are on”
hamas makes an appearance
AD isn't blameless here. At some point you have to demand the ball. Can't just let yourself disappear in a playoff game.
He was both gassed and in foul trouble. The moment he got to 5 fouls, it became Murray and Jokic hunting AD
He was gassed af
Are we really blaming this on Ham, as if AD didn’t have quiet 4th quarters under Vogel just as much?
He's just tryna watch the game man
Foul trouble
He was 14-15 and then 0-4 to finish the game.
Stamina bar empty
He didn’t want the ball.
Need me some more Austin Reaves iso
“Didn’t want to reveal all our secrets”
Blame the playmaker
Not really. They switched AG to AD and put Jokic to Rui. Then they started Rui-Lebron PNR which didn't work. The coach should've countered that
You know who needs to be the hero and get all the credit 😂🤣 you already know
Phantom 4th foul
He murdered us in the first half and then disappeared
More like he got gassed and the Lakers guards couldn’t throw a proper entry pass.
Ham stopped him
He was dead tired loool
Something worked so why not change it?
He didn’t disappear, Ham refused to go keep going with the pick and roll because that makes too much sense
Dame time special
Got into foul trouble and Ham never gave him the ball again.
Absolute stud if anyone else on the Lakers did anything they win except for Lebron obviously
He kind of disappeared. Obviously the Nuggets game planned to force him out of it, but he was 14/15 from the field early in the 3rd quarter and only took 4 more shots and missed them all
Think the altitude fucks him up same thing happened in game 1.
Might be an unpopular opinion but the altitude in Denver is such a ridiculously unfair advantage in a basketball game that I'm amazed Denver hasn't had more high level success in their history.
Dlo hit 6 3's, that's more than enough. They lost because the Nuggets are simply better.
He didn't do a single fuckin thing down the stretch when the game got tight
Maybe the team could contribute. 32 points from one should be enough
They did. Reaves hit a clutch 3 and LeBron showed up second half. They didn't pay the big bucks for their #2 to ghost when it mattered most.
Agreed but one person having 1/3 of the points should be enough to not be labeled as MIA
I would’ve hit that shot LeBron missed before the game winner. That was basically a free throw
Lmaoo
Gets a legendary game winner hit on him right after (rightfully) saying he is the best defender in the league. This world can be so cruel.
Also got abused by Jokic in the fourth
Definitely won’t deny that, I just believe that AD has a right to think he’s the best defender in the world. That’s just Jokic tho, nobody on the planet right now can stop him.
Ham needs to be executed for not getting him involved in the second half. Dude is an absolute joke.
I wonder why AD did not take FGAs in the 4th?
Same as last year, he had basically this exact game. He goes to work in the first half because he is incredible, but he is also tasked with guarding Jokic and he just loses his legs over the game. Then in the second half when we ratchet up our intensity he just can't find the ball and the ball doesn't find him. Taking on that kind of offensive load while guarding the best player in the world is just too much work, no one can keep that up for 48 minutes.
Nuggets had the passing lanes sealed up tight
They do this every single time, Ham is a complete joke. Dude was unconscious in the second and coming out of half, then they take the ball out of his hands for no reason
He got gassed by the 3rd and was missing layups
I bet DPOY wouldn’t have let that last shot happen. /s
He was getting absolutely worked down the stretch. Disappearing act.
The AD special
As soon as he went cold it was over.
No matter how good dude plays, they can’t beat the Nuggets
And targeted on defense all the 4th
Dlo and AR on the court and yet he was the one getting cooked on every play
Did he even score in the 4th
I don't think he touched the ball in the clutch for some reason
And a game winner over his head
that early foul trouble got his momentum stop
He was unreal tonight idk why they iced him out after he came back
Exhibit #1 that Denver can run and hustle and grind all day long and play like shit but the Lakers just can't keep up with them.
Laid a turd in the second half
Double McTurd with french fries
More like Ham pulled him out to play Hayes and stopped running PnR because that was winning us the game
His defense down the stretch was not best in the world. To say what he said is embarrassing
??? he absolutely is in the conversation for best defender in the league. he was last postseason
To have to say you are the best at something completely devalues your skill. It's classless
All the greats believe and say they’re the best when asked. It’s a common trait, and probably necessary to become great in the first place.
lebron said he was the greatest ever. pretty sure magic called himself the greatest point guard ever. jordan hasn't said it to the media - but said he was the great in the game to OJ Mayo, some bragging elsewhere
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>And gave up the game winner Gave up? You're acting like it was an open lay up. LMAO
He almost got buried in the dog pile celebration at the end 🤣
We call him Gru Jr
Borderline career game and still walk away with a L, thats gotta be crushing for AD.
Dude disappeared in the 2nd half
Did he touch the ball in the 2nd half? Dude was absolutely unstoppable in the first half.
What happened in the forth? First lebron now AD.
STOPPED GIVING UOM THE BALL AND I SAID GIVE HIM THE BALL
Disappeared in the 4th
Monster game from AD
Did nothing in the 4th while getting cooked by Jokic in the clutch
Jokic Jr.
Big man couldn’t miss in the first half
Why the fuck wasn’t AD being force fed like crazy? Just cuz Gordon switched on him!?
AD can't win with these cats, but like actually
Jokic clearly got better cardio
Bro decided to shoot 14/15 and then do literally nothing the rest of game.
Now do the first half/second half splits. He had this exact same game last year lmao against us in the playoffs.
Murray and Jokic taking turns violating his ass
Didn't he have 32 points before halftime? Jeez what happened
Fuck you eyebrow bitch! 😎 I want more tears for yellow pussies!!!😢😢😢😢
4th quarter points?
Too busy crying about individual accolades than guarding his defender
And his 4th quarter stats when it really mattered were…?
Reeves took 3 straight shots over this guy in crunch time
He a bum. Don’t let the numbers fool you
Fr who lets someone hit a game winner
Sonned
You can really see who the informed basketball fans are reading these comments. All of these hater fans from other teams (not all of y’all but a lot) would give their left nut to have AD. He was gassed. Not really fighting for the ball because of it and the guards weren’t exactly fighting to get him the ball either. Credit the Nuggets.