Once again, the Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James, faced disappointment against the Denver Nuggets.

Despite a promising start in the first quarter and a decent performance in the second, Darvin Ham’s squad faltered in the latter half of the game.

This recurring pattern has now stretched across nine consecutive matches against the Nuggets, underscoring Mike Malone’s apparent mastery over Ham’s coaching tactics.

While LeBron James maintained a respectable stat line, his impact waned notably during the crucial final nine minutes of play.

In the aftermath of the defeat, sports analyst and LeBron critic, Skip Bayless, took to Twitter to voice his criticism once more.

Bayless asserted that James appeared disinterested in pursuing victory, instead seemingly preoccupied with expressing dissatisfaction and responding to critiques following his team’s recent sweep.

Highlighting LeBron James’ minimal shot attempts in the closing moments of the game, Bayless suggested that his decision to pass to D’Angelo Russell, who was struggling with form, reflected a concession to the inevitable outcome.

Indeed, James’ demeanor throughout the game hinted at frustration, despite the Lakers maintaining a slim chance of staging a late comeback.

While the Nuggets continue to assert dominance over the Lakers, boasting superior team cohesion, coaching prowess, and star power, observers yearn for a more spirited effort from one of basketball’s all-time greats.

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