Creating a false narrative seemed to work for Malone as the Nuggets were able to overcome a double-digit deficit in the second half to take Game 2 from the Lakers. While Murray’s hot shooting will be what most people remember from Game 2, there was an incident earlier in the game where LeBron James lingered on the ground after slightly twisting his ankle. He was evaluated after the game but Saturday’s Game 3 isn’t in question. However, there is some cause for concern as the every-other-day play schedule works heavily against a team like the Lakers and James. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope believes LeBron James got spark back following trade deadlineWhen watching James on the court, one can get the sense he truly believes his team can win the title this year.

Source: Daily Nation May 20, 2023 01:28 UTC