Anthony Davis’ Blunt Message To D’Angelo Russell About Game 2

The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Denver Nuggets 114-103 on Saturday.

As a result, the defending champions now hold a 1-0 series advantage in their best-of-seven matchup.

LeBron James finished the outing with 27 points 8 assists and 6 rebounds. Anthony Davis put up 32 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks.

Unfortunately, the rest of the Lakers’ supporting cast didn’t do much – including D’Angelo Russell.

One of the keys to the Lakers’ second half resurgence this past season was Russell’s improved play. Against Denver, though – he reverted to being the guy who got owned by them in last year’s playoffs.

Russell finished Game 1 with 13 points on 20 shots. Not ideal, obviously.

After the Game, Davis offered his teaMMAte some blunt advice.

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“Just get ready for Game 2,” Davis said.

“We can’t do anything about [Game 1]. But you can do something about Game 2. We know what DLo brings to our team. … Just gotta do it.

Will the Lakers be able to even the series up against the Nuggets on Monday night? Time will tell, but the only way they stand a chance is if Russell steps up in a big way.

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