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Head Coach Darvin Ham WARNS Nuggets As He ‘Want All The Smoke’ After Lakers Play-In Win On Pelicans
Head Coach Darvin Ham sends a strong message to the Denver Nuggets after Lakers' intense Play-In win against the Pelicans. With standout performances from Davis, James, and Russell, Lakers are ready.
After guiding the Los Angeles Lakers to a hard-fought victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Play-In tournament, Head Coach Darvin Ham wasted no time asserting his team's readiness for the next challenge.
Faced with a daunting match against the second-seeded and defending champion Denver Nuggets, Ham's message to his squad in the locker room was crystal clear—a defiant declaration of intent: "Back to zero and zero. We want all the smoke, and we ain't ducking no fades."
Despite facing adversity during the game, the Lakers demonstrated their ability to navigate challenges and emerge victorious.
With Anthony Davis delivering a standout double-double performance and LeBron James falling just short of a triple-double, the Lakers exhibited a winning mentality that bodes well for their upcoming clash against the Nuggets.
The Los Angeles Lakers Won 110-106 Over the New Orleans Pelicans
In the game, the Pelicans and the Lakers had a very close match. At one point, the Pelicans were ahead by 10 points, but the Lakers managed to build an 18-point lead. Both Anthony Davis and LeBron James from the Lakers played exceptionally well.
Davis scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, while James almost achieved a triple-double with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, and he didn't miss any free throws.
D’Angelo Russell also had a great game for the Lakers, getting 21 points and making five three-point shots, one of which was crucial in the final minute, extending the Lakers' lead.
On the other side, despite an early exit from the game due to injury, Zion Williamson of the Pelicans had an outstanding performance, scoring 40 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and making 5 assists. The Pelicans, as a team, had six players who scored at least 10 points.
Looking ahead, if the Lakers give the Nuggets the same opportunities that the Pelicans had, they might not have the same luck in the future.
