Updated on April 30, 2024, 12:13 p.m
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After the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs, basketball superstar LeBron James is leaving his future in the best league in the world open. The Lakers failed against the Denver Nuggets, the defending champions.
The Los Angeles Lakers had to admit defeat to the Denver Nuggets 106:108 in the first round of the NBA playoffs after a thriller. Once again the Denver Nuggets were one size too big. At the same time, the decisive fourth defeat in the best-of-seven series means the team is out of the playoffs. The defending champions from Denver will advance to the quarterfinals with a 4-1 win and will face the Minnesota Timberwolves there.
Most recently, James and Co. had averted a “sweep”, i.e. a clean sheet victory, for the Nuggets and once again gained a bit of hope, but this time Denver was simply too strong again. Jamal Murray left the Lakers defense desperate with his 32 points, and the guard also hit the decisive jump shot four seconds before the end.
James scored 30 points but was unable to add another highlight to his impressive career. No NBA team has ever turned around a 3-0 series deficit in the playoffs.
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It remains to be seen what will happen to James, now 39 years old, in the future. The NBA’s record scorer could get out of his contract in the summer and possibly fulfill a big dream: playing on a team with his eldest son Bronny. The 19-year-old plays college basketball and has already registered for the upcoming NBA Draft.
“First of all, hats off to the defending champions, a great team, well coached, they did the right things to win this series, you have to give them respect,” said James and dodged questions about his future: “I want to “I’ll just think about my family and focus on them.” And then prepare for the Olympic Games in Paris with the USA.
What comes next? He hasn’t thought about it much lately. Ultimately, the boy (Bronny, editor) will do what he wants. I say boy, but he’s a young man now, he’ll decide which path he wants to take in his life want to pursue a career.”
Oklahoma City in the next round
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder completed the sweep against the New Orleans Pelicans, and Mark Daigneault’s team took their fourth win in the fourth game with a score of 97:89 – although Oklahoma was five points behind in the fourth quarter. But after an 18-2 run, the number one team in the Western Conference prevailed in a hard-fought game and will now face the Dallas Mavericks with Maxi Kleber or the Los Angeles Clippers with world champion Daniel Theis in the quarterfinals.
In addition, the Boston Celtics won 102:88 away from the Miami Heat. The Celtics now lead 3-1 in the best-of-seven series and can move into the second round at home on Thursday night. (sid/do)
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2024-04-30 10:06:10
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