The LA Lakers camp was appreciative of the Denver Nuggets’ performance, but also cautious of the same in the future. Coach Frank Vogel praised the opposition for playing hard throughout the four quarters, while expressing his disappointment at the LA Lakers being unable to do the same. Anthony Davis felt that his inability to grab rebounds was to be blamed for the loss.
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NBA News Update: Frank Vogel rues the LA Lakers not turning it up defensively until very late
The Denver Nuggets had it all too easy against one of the best defenses in the NBA this season. The LA Lakers are known for being extremely hard to score against, but they were lacking in intensity in Game 3.
The LA Lakers allowed 31 points to be scored on them on average through the first 3 quarters, before finally stepping it up in the 4th. However, with a 20-point deficit to erase, the LA Lakers joined the party a little too late. Coach Frank Vogel was not particularly delighted with the same.
Frank Vogel said he was proud of the way his LA Lakers team responded, but felt that a 20 point deficit was just too tall of a mountain to climb.
NBA News Update: Anthony Davis not worrying too much for the LA Lakers
Anthony Davis was extremely critical of himself as the LA Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3. Davis was disappointed with himself for having allowed the Denver Nuggets to dominate the glass. The LA Lakers big man only had 2 rebounds the entire night.
However, Davis also felt that the LA Lakers are still in pole position and did not worry too much about the loss.
The LA Lakers face the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 on Wednesday with a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Western Conference Finals.
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