Nuggets Take Loss in Staples Center to Lakers
Tonight was, by far, not the best night for the Nuggets. The Nuggets went on the road to find another win but instead, they were met with a loss and unfortunate double-ejection in the City of Angels.
Nuggets vs. Lakers
Tonight was not what the Nuggets were looking to have as they went to Los Angeles for a hopeful
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win against Lonzo and the Lakers.
The game started off as any other would, nothing extreme happening through the first 17 minutes and 40 seconds. Through that time, the Lakers led the Nuggets 50-32 but as Nikola Jokic was fouled on two attempts with no whistle on either play, Coach Malone reacted by walking about fifteen feet or so onto the court. Malone was red-hot as he confronted Rodney Moss, who immediately ejected Malone. Moments later, Jokic was ejected as he joined into the argument with Malone and Moss. The Nuggets were coached the rest of the night by Wes Unseld Jr.
As if this double ejection had not been enough, Mott had the audacity to throw a technical foul Jamal Murray’s way after another no-call foul a few minutes later in the second quarter. Moss was not a friend to Denver and quite frankly, it looked as though he was on the Lakers payroll. After losing Paul Millsap in that same dreaded second quarter to a sprained wrist, Denver continued a rough night and found a 127-109 loss to the Lakers.
Quick Stats
Denver’s dark night in the Staples Center was led by Gary Harris with 20 points and three rebounds. Wilson Chandler was the second leading Nugget with 17 points and 4 assists.
The Lakers were led by Brook Lopez, who had 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists. Lonzo Ball had a triple-double consisting of 11 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 rebounds.
Denver shot 42.9% from the field, 41.9% from beyond the arc, and 68.6% from the free throw line. The Lakers shot 53% from the field, 37.5% from behind the three-point line, and 56.3% from the charity stripe.
Denver and Portland are tied for second in the Northwestern Division with a 9-7 record. The Nuggets will fly to Sacramento tonight and face the Kings tomorrow, where Denver is predicted to win.
