RUSSELL WESTBROOK AND JAMAL MURRAY SAVE FAKE MVP JOKER IN WIN OVER DEPLETED LAKERS! #2raw4tv

Summary

In this video, T-Raw discusses the Denver Nuggets' narrow 131-126 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, despite missing key players like LeBron James and Luka Dončić. T-Raw criticizes Nikola Jokić’s underwhelming performance, arguing that the Nuggets should have dominated. He highlights the impressive contributions from Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook, but questions the Nuggets' overall performance and coaching. T-Raw asserts that the MVP race should be led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, not Jokić, and also criticizes Lakers coach Darvin Ham and the team's reliance on LeBron. The video expresses frustration with the Nuggets' inability to fully capitalize on the situation.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Lakers played a close game against the Denver Nuggets despite missing key players like LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Rui Hachimura, and Jackson Hayes.
• 😀 The speaker expected the Denver Nuggets to dominate the game, with a prediction of a standout performance from Nikola Jokić, but was disappointed by his underwhelming performance.
• 😀 Nikola Jokić’s performance was criticized for being mediocre, including his 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, which the speaker argued hurt his MVP chances.
• 😀 The speaker expressed frustration with Jokić fans constantly defending his performance, claiming excuses like a lack of help are not valid.
• 😀 Jamal Murray (26 points) and Russell Westbrook (17 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists) were key players for the Lakers, contributing to their competitiveness in the game.
• 😀 Despite missing key players, the Lakers managed to outrebound the Nuggets 47 to 39, a surprising statistic given the lack of frontcourt strength.
• 😀 The Denver Nuggets only narrowly won 131-126, which the speaker considered unimpressive given their advantage in the game.
• 😀 The speaker criticized Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone, stating that the team should have easily dominated the Lakers, and suggested that Malone's leadership was at fault for the close game.
• 😀 The speaker implied that the Lakers are more enjoyable to watch without LeBron James on the court, sarcastically suggesting LeBron stay away for the rest of the year.
• 😀 The speaker confidently declared Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the true MVP of the league, citing his strong performance and the Oklahoma City Thunder's impressive record as proof of his candidacy over Jokić.

Q & A

Why was the speaker disappointed with the performance of the Denver Nuggets?

The speaker was disappointed because the Denver Nuggets, despite having key players like Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray, struggled against a Lakers team missing multiple star players, including LeBron James and Luka Dončić. The speaker expected the Nuggets to easily dominate, but the game ended up being much closer than anticipated.

What were the expectations for Nikola Jokić's performance in the game?

The speaker expected Jokić to have a dominant performance, with at least 30 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists. He predicted a stat line similar to a 40-point, 19-rebound game, given the lack of star power on the Lakers side.

What was Jokić's actual performance, and why was it underwhelming?

Jokić finished with 28 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block. Despite his scoring, the speaker considered his performance underwhelming because the Nuggets were not dominant in the game, and Jokić did not show the expected level of impact.

What did the speaker say about the role of Jokić’s supporters and excuses made for him?

The speaker criticized Jokić's supporters for always making excuses about his lack of help. He felt that, despite having capable teammates like Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., the narrative of Jokić needing more help was overused and unconvincing.

How did Jamal Murray and other players contribute to the game?

Jamal Murray scored 26 points on efficient shooting, including 5 of 9 from three-point range. Other contributors included Michael Porter Jr. (13 points) and Aaron Gordon (17 points), with Murray and Russell Westbrook playing key roles in keeping the Nuggets ahead.

What was the speaker’s opinion on Nikola Jokić’s MVP candidacy after the game?

The speaker believed Jokić's MVP candidacy was effectively over after this game, calling his performance mediocre and claiming it killed any remaining chances for him to win the MVP this season.

Who does the speaker consider the true MVP, and why?

The speaker believes that Shea Gilgeous-Alexander is the real MVP, pointing out that his team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, has the best record in the league and is far ahead of the Denver Nuggets, making him the more deserving candidate.

What was the speaker's take on the performance of Lakers coach, Coach JJ?

The speaker criticized Coach JJ as overrated, arguing that he was exposed when his team struggled without LeBron James. The speaker also referred to him as a 'fraud' and questioned his coaching abilities, suggesting that the media hype around him was largely manufactured.

How did the Lakers perform despite missing key players?

Despite missing LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Rui Hachimura, and Jackson Hayes, the Lakers played competitively and almost pulled off an upset. The speaker mentioned the team's resilience and how they were more enjoyable to watch without LeBron on the court.

What was the final score of the game, and what was the result for both teams?

The Denver Nuggets narrowly won 131-126 against the Lakers. With the victory, the Nuggets improved to 43-24, while the Lakers fell to 40-25, marking their fourth consecutive loss.