The Denver Nuggets made another statement on Saturday night, beating the Los Angeles Lakers at home, led by Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets became the first team to beat the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena this playoff, which helped convince those who didn’t believe in them that Denver is the real deal.
One of the people that showed respect to the Nuggets was Lakers legend, Magic Johnson. The legendary point guard took to Twitter to send a series of messages praising the Nuggets and their stars.
“I have to apologize to the Denver Nuggets, they proved that they are a better and more talented team in their victory over the Lakers tonight. They put both teams in the Eastern Conference on notice that they are committed to winning a championship!”
I have to apologize to the Denver Nuggets, they proved that they are a better and more talented team in their victory over the Lakers tonight. They put both teams in the Eastern Conference on notice that they are committed to winning a championship!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 21, 2023
“When you have two superstars like Jokic and Murray play at a high level at the same time like they are unstoppable. If they continue that in the NBA Finals, the Nuggets will be world champions!”
When you have two superstars like Jokic and Murray play at a high level at the same time like they are unstoppable. If they continue that in the NBA Finals, the Nuggets will be world champions!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 21, 2023
Magic also pointed out that the Nuggets’ defense is doing a terrific job containing D’Angelo Russell and Dennis Schroder.
Denver’s defense has taken Laker guards, Schroder and Russell, completely out of their games.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 21, 2023
Coach Michael Malone is doing an incredible job with the Nuggets, and his players are hungry to win. They have a solid squad that isn’t afraid of going against the Lakers. The role players aren’t shy and they are able to make shots when the ball is hot.
Aaron Gorden, Bruce Brown, Michael Porter Jr., Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and more have done a remarkable job during this series, and the Lakers are yet to find a response to them.
The Denver Nuggets Have A Date With History In Game 4
While LeBron James and Darvin Ham remain confident in the Lakers, fans are claiming this series is over. Nobody has overcome an 0-3 deficit in NBA history and the Lakers have a terrible record when trailing a series 0-3.
The Nuggets will have the chance not only to sweep a team for the first time but also to beat the Lakers and make it to the Finals for the first time in franchise history.
Game 4 could be the beginning of something great for the Lakers, but it can, and most likely will be a magical moment for the Nuggets.
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