The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a precarious position, down 0-3 to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. This daunting deficit puts immense pressure on the new head coach, Darvin Ham, to orchestrate a near-impossible comeback.
In a recent tweet by ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints), Darvin Ham’s message of focusing on the upcoming game resonated with fans: “That’s all we have is the next game. It’s all we should be concerned with.”
"That's all we have is the next game. It's all we should be concerned with."
Darvin Ham is shaking off the Lakers' loss and looking forward to the next game 🗣
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 26, 2024
Statistically, NBA teams trailing 0-3 in a playoff series have a dismal comeback success rate of less than 10%. The Lakers’ road appears particularly challenging considering the Nuggets’ strong showing thus far. Denver boasts a dominant offense led by Nikola Jokic, the reigning MVP, and a stifling defense that has effectively contained LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Darvin Ham’s Positive Outlook
Despite the bleak outlook, Darvin Ham is projecting a sense of optimism. Following the Lakers’ game 3 loss, he echoed the sentiment of focusing on the next game, a message highlighted in a recent tweet by ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) stating: “That’s all we have is the next game. It’s all we should be concerned with.”
This approach can be a double-edged sword. While maintaining a positive attitude is crucial, some analysts believe a more critical assessment of the Lakers’ shortcomings is necessary.
The Lakers’ struggles stem from a confluence of factors. Their offense has been stagnant, over-reliant on LeBron James’ individual brilliance. Defensively, they’ve been unable to contain Jokic in the paint or limit Denver’s three-point shooting.
To spark a comeback, the Lakers will need a complete turnaround. They need to implement a more cohesive offensive scheme that gets Anthony Davis and role players involved. Defensively, a renewed focus on containing Jokic and contesting open threes is essential.
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