Darvin Ham & Michael Malone react to Lakers' Game 4 win over the Nuggets | NBA on ESPN

Head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to beating Denver in Game 4 and forcing Game 5. Then, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone addresses the media following the loss.
0:00 Darvin Ham speaks
11:04 Michael Malone reacts to loss
16:59 Malone on being a "broken record" in the huddle
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[@PaxAmericana__]

Still baffles me to this day that the Lakers fired a coach that won a championship for them and then fired him and hired someone who had no head coaching experience on the NBA level

[@stanleybalan55]

what is he doing on the Suns?

[@stephonaugustin1384]

@@stanleybalan55lol

[@PaxAmericana__]

@@stanleybalan55 Completely the front office’s fault, same reason why he went from winning a championship to missing the playoffs in LA, they can only work with what they are given

[@805hiking]

You mean the guy who is about to get the Suns swept 🧹🧹🧹

[@DaAvenue-pq4eu]

@@stanleybalan55losing to a better team.

[@malikxshabazz443]

What’s funny to me is how Darvin Ham literally put the entire team in and out of the game.

[@Paulie_Geelie]

Notice how Mike Malone talks about facts while Darvin Ham talks about "the energy" and the "togetherness" of it all. The Nuggets are already aware of what they did wrong, and exactly how to fix it. Come Monday they'll be ready while Darvin just vibes.

[@brucescott4261]

@Paulie_Geelie ...I second emotion!

[@user-lj1zk6ot1g]

Stfu you just talking 🤡

[@mans5640]

Mike Malone was blaming the shoes not being there in time and tried saying it wasn’t an excuse. Why tf did he bring it up then🤡😂

[@Paulie_Geelie]

​@@mans5640 Mike Malone literally said "I'm not an excuse guy, and I'm not gonna point to the reason we got our butts kicked in the paint [is] because our shoes weren't there. I think that's a reach personally." 16:27. Mike Malone literally did not bring it up, the reporter asked him about it. 16:04 Idk how people get things wrong with so much confidence. Must be nice being stupid, I myself get exhausted constantly fact checking myself.

[@ClareAmel]

@@mans5640I bet talking to you in real life is exhausting since clearly you are incapable of listening to a conversation

[@nathannguyen7534]

I wish Ham could be as ferocious as he was back in '04 Pistons. Motivation won't lead to success, discipline does.

[@wedadmuslet4203]

THIS DENVER COACH FACE LOOKS LIKE HES HOLDING IN ALOT OF AIR😂

[@miyasato1]

He only accepts embarrassing the lakers 😂😂

[@lillieharrington9564]

Tell him don’t hold let it out he’s there daddy, so he say

[@rickyricardo2006]

@@miyasato1he’s the lakers daddy. What did you expect?😂

[@jessecortez9915]

Now the brooms up your end Denver nuggets

[@yurrrrrr6708]

Funny enough I think Denver is being way more humble and respectful to the lakers than they were last year. Not that it matters but that’s pretty cool.

[@Chapa-pa-pa]

He told yall he was saving those adjustments for Game 4.

[@ThommyOcho]

Yep, lakers have them figured out. A brilliant tactic to keep the nuggets thinking the lakers hadn’t . Even let them win the championship to make the feel save and lure them further into the trap

[@Chapa-pa-pa]

@@ThommyOcho Big Brain move. 10 steps ahead of Coach Malone

[@Tumorcoach]

Yep he said to hell with the first 3 time to his the brain boy intelligence 😂

[@Paulie_Geelie]

U right, I thought he was saving them for game 9

[@O6iiris]

Yeah, it is a quagmire.

[@fredm.2699]

Darvin Ham is a genius…intentionally kept everything secret to give Nuggets confidence and to set the path for a 0-3 comeback. Dude wants that 30-30 documentary. This is more than basketball. Dude is playing 4D chess.

[@miyasato1]

Darvin ham and genius in the same sentence feels like a crime

[@vrc3714]

Hmmm yes it all make sense now

[@princeamir5106]

You need a psych evaluation.

[@wolvering7537]

I like new play of Lakers.... hope they keep closed game 5 ...😮😮😮😮

[@cjvaye99]

​@@miyasato1fr someone call the police to come arrest this man

[@teacherbrad9534]

Darvin behaving like he won the jackpot after just one game.

[@miyasato1]

i mean yeah his ahh tryna save his job 😂😂

[@diobrando1488]

@@miyasato1facts 😂

[@Jstati]

It was must win, so he act right at the moment

[@brucescott4261]

@teacherbrad9534 ...Silly, isn't it?

[@theweekendgamerr]

I mean you saw him they acted for the in season tournament. Not surprised

[@ladscrimpton8590]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="300">5:00</a> was definitely directed at Lebron lol

[@ijayrizzy3116]

Darvin Ham doesn’t challenge anything. LBJ was right to be pissed. Luckily he challenged the D’Lo play.

[@creed200569]

Stop it, he was out of bounds lol

[@AK-bt6es]

He was trying to save the challenge for the end of the game. Relax and stop being so critical.

[@jap9685]

What’s the reason for keep saving time outs?

[@dax8]

Darvin challenged all game except for that one. This guy for a new coach has outcoached Vogel so far (Suns down 3-0) and helped his players overcome mental weakness (DLO, this game). Ham got us to the finals v Denver last year (where were the other coaches/clubs) and to where we are this year. Many forces at play internally.

[@rockafeller3734]

@@AK-bt6esdo you know how the challenges work? If you are succesfull you get it back. The missed challenges where in the 4th quarter. At the end if the game refs review plays anyways so thats dumb.

[@streetbby6150]

This should be the lakers non championship playoff experience for the ones that don’t have a ring so now every game is ground time y’all had leads every game just keep doing it!!

[@chrisambriz8875]

Imagine the lakers come back and beat the nuggets would be insane

[@elijahstraight402]

Revenge is best served cold on a dish

[@marcuswilson7941]

Goat James

[@aproodigalson]

They'll have the free throw advantage for sure

[@lilrikko5740]

@@aproodigalsonalways one idiot 😂 always

[@brandonhammond3413]

I can’t imagine it bc it won’t happen. 😆

[@SSJRome]

Sounds like a good coach after a win lol

[@2CuteToShoot69]

Every coach sounds like a genius after winning

[@_-_W_-_]

@@2CuteToShoot69it is professional basketball…

[@RYAnidem-ps7kz8pm5c]

Still we want to see him on Game 4 when Dlo cannot burn his shot.

[@brandonboston4672]

Lakers said no brooms tonight 😂

[@africadondada6555]

Amen, brotha

[@julz19]

pop the champagnes

[@fortherecord6706]

Looked like Denver eased them up. Game looked rigged to me

[@slightreflections2921]

@@fortherecord6706 I thought the same. Denver didn’t look aggressive at all

[@RYAnidem-ps7kz8pm5c]

But still Goodbye Mr. Hamburger after Nugget clean you off on Game 4.

[@FlexKing-ws3up]

We couldve won the first two if Dlo played like this

[@ngken1012]

DLo played well game2, he wasnt the reason Lakers lost game 2….

[@haywood0457]

Yeah but that’s still not the issue. From a pure x and o standpoint, it’s rebounding. Through the first 3 games DEN has mauled LAL: 280-247 FGA 145-116 TReb 38-18 Oreb Tonight 87-93 46-53 9/8 DEN cannot stop LAL. That’s the stat to keep eyes on. Win the rebounds you’ll probably win the game. Win the rebounds and get a good DLo/AR/others and this could go 7. Lakers establishing huge leads for a reason. This isn’t like the other series where whose down has been getting annihilated off top. DEN has been outrebounding them and creating multiple 2nd chance opportunities. That’s DEN edge. If you neutralize that, LAL can take this 7.

[@edwinsalmeron8303]

@@ngken1012he turned over the ball in the 4th and lead to the comeback

[@lemuelreyes1941]

​@@haywood0457sounds like they need Dwight Howard and Mcgee

[@soulzy3596]

@@haywood0457need vando , he can even get Oboards

[@RIPZSmoke420]

Nichols insinuating that players shooting warm ups in flip flops has anything to do with the outcome of the game. Great coach response to an absurd question.

[@ClareAmel]

it’s actually insane how much more intelligent Malone sounds about the game than Ham sounded. Ham was spouting mostly hackneyed terms, whereas Malone was dropping stats and facts. Reporter asks Ham, “does it potentially carry emotionally to game 5 finally winning against this Denver team?” And the dude’s initial response is “I choose passion over emotion… intelligence over ego.” What does that even mean LMAOOOO he’s just yapping

[@stanleyrimpsonjr]

It’s not his fault as much…Reaves and DLo combined for 42 tonight. Game 1 they combined for 26. How much of that is on Darvin Ham? None of it!

[@face1269]

I like everything Darvin said. The players need to play harder, and with passion, they aren't new to this!

[@steve_o_fitness533]

Malone looked pissed like last year’s final game 2 with heat where he snapped and called out the team about effort. He’s more calm and put into good words but basically said those boys weren’t coming to play at all. I see them coming out with a banger game 5 Monday

[@mievenm8552]

Say that! 🗣️

[@jessecortez9915]

What's the matter Malone who's your daddy the milkman or the mailman

[@soliskings7785]

If Mr Ham gets fired its not his fualt hes very humble the players just suck

[@blakedml7456]

least obvious darvin ham burner

[@lightbeforethetunnel]

Not a Ham fan. He makes terrible decisions

[@kunstdontfollow8011]

Cap. Ham doesn't know what he's doing out there. Ham seems to be there to ease LeBron. Comfort doesn't equate to competitive edge

[@GoDzkRoNiKz]

He is an animal bro, this guy legit the worst coach in the nba

[@xxguestxx08]

Not his fault? His all guard rotation is not his fault? And taking out players while hot is not his fault? And starting Prince was not his fault over morethan 50 games which obviously not equating into winning! If you have followed the Lakers game by game not just the highlights and not just this interview then you dont know what you are talking about.

[@warriorelete]

meet force with force his favorite line lol

[@JP-wh8bo]

NBA management does not want a 0-12 Lakers sweep. To save the framchise from losing following, Denver let them win. When u watch the game, it got boring like Denver intentionally let Lakers win

[@TheHeziPharaoh]

LOOK AT JOKIC, MAKE HIM WORK ON DEFENSE EVERY PLAY

[@GrimmzyF]

brother he went 33-14-14💀

[@Dylan-zi9ou]

@@GrimmzyF14 rebounds is low for him.

[@takoda100]

​@@GrimmzyF they lost when he got out rebounded 🤷🏿

[@Tumorcoach]

@@takoda100that’s not him that’s everyone else then by your logic 😂

[@takoda100]

@@Tumorcoach his worst rebounding game they lose. The biggest problem with the Lakers vs nuggets is their rebounding. When they out rebound they can win

[@emalali9447]

Darvin Ham is a players coach. He is a great coach that is underrated. You can tell by his mannerisms and although he may lack some coaching experience he does know how to motivate players and doesn't get caught up with Losses. I am gonna go out on a limb and write Lakers in 7. First team to come back down 3-0. It is a matter of time and will happen why not it happen for the Lakers the greatest sports franchise in the world.

[@valerievilla5862]

He’s bottom 3 terrible coaches in the league

[@PizzaTime727]

Ham and Malone are night and day.

[@thanos8914]

Nuggets said uk what let’s win this time at home

[@daveyjohnn]

Darvin ‘Force with Force’ Ham

[@desireealvarez650]

We beat the nugget’s with frank vogel as coach!!!

[@lemuelreyes1941]

If Darvin Ham can figure out how to win the 3rd quarter or even survive, this Lakers team would be a monster

[@popopopo4981]

i choose passion over emotion, intelligence over ego - darvin ham taking shot to?!😂😂😂

[@lance_wavy]

to no one

[@popopopo4981]

@@lance_wavy blinded huh

[@Mittke88]

There is no intelligence in darvin.

[@StirThePot100]

LeBron

[@lance_wavy]

@@popopopo4981 nah im just not a ten year old like you that loves on insinuating things like a child or a teenage gossiping girl. These are mature and professional grown men. no need for drama

[@fredm.2699]

Ham, we need more motivational quotes!!

[@justinocorsinocruz1700]

Today is a great coach for laker fans!!

[@mrteaandwhiskey2413]

whether the series is over or not the reverence in Michael Malone’s voice for LeBron James coming down the lane is wild in comparison to saying they’re the lakers “daddy” after the Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Championship.

[@PedroHernandez-pt7jx]

Notice how Darvin talks about, they “deserved” the win, as if theyre entitled to it, and Malone uses terms like they didn’t “earn” it, or they have to “go out and take it”, “nothing is given”. Very typical LA attitude right there

[@jamesbingham1007]

Russell will help the Nuggets in game 5.

[@AppliedNuggets]

The Denver coach feels more shame, concern and responsibility over a loss after losing one out of the last twelve than the Lakers coach does going 0-3 in the playoffs.. all horse no saddle wild thornberry looking head as Darvin

[@tompratt7125]

The reality is Jamal Murray is playing like trash in the series. Yeah, the game 2 buzzer beater but he's jacking up 23 hero ball shots a game while shooting 38% from the field. Unless he can pull his head out the Nuggets are a 5 or 6 game second round out v the Wolves.

[@805hiking]

He's hurt and will play worst each game . Better not let the Lakers get game 5 or else the Nuggets are going to get in Chile mode

[@CESAR-io6ob]

Totally agree! Minnesota is a bigger team and they're playing like pitbulls! Denver has a glearing lack of size weakness.

[@eddiecastro8227]

@@CESAR-io6oblack of size ?

[@lightbeforethetunnel]

To be fair, pretty much anyone would lose to the Wolves. They're on another level right now

[@thaerss16]

That's y he's not an all-star

[@rollandcurtis874]

LeBron James ignores Darvin Ham and treats him like the Lakers’ janitor.

[@dannymcguire3623]

Haha. Yeah. Pretty accurate😂

[@DiorShiesty]

He does that with every coach EXCEPT for Spo, Pat Riley wasn't having none of LeBron's BS

[@bidleysaladin1800]

You guys are so weird.

[@DiorShiesty]

@@bidleysaladin1800 We found an idiot

[@Curmickey_mouse30]

I mean, ham, a clown they gotta trade, bro

[@BradV219]

he kept his job for 1 more day

[@d.farmrose8077]

Treating Russell and Reaves getting into the paint the same as you treat Lebron with a collapsing defense was a huge mistake. Just plain goofy not making that adjustment. Lebron had a least 10 points off of blind defender dive to the basket.

[@lightbeforethetunnel]

Ham called a full timeout with just under 2 mins left, up double digits, DURING a Lakers run. What in the actual F kind of decision is that?

[@mondheryoussfi2521]

Extremely typical

[@bladerunner9405]

I have lots of respect for both these gents! Ham has been much maligned while holding coaching duties with the Lakers.

[@rheyperez1700]

mike malone looks like michael nykvist in john wick

[@eddieanderson9399]

Lakers are one Lebron 3 point shot make from this series being 2-2.

[@Aj4youtube]

The basketball gods had pity tonight

[@streetbby6150]

It would be 2-2 if the nuggets refs didn’t suck em up before the game calling weak fouls in critical moments

[@heavypunches]

💯

[@KYS0824]

I just noticed the Nuggets have had more free throws every game.

[@jamessgian7691]

Please. Lakers have three times the free throws of the second place team in the league. All refs are Lakers refs and LeBron flops at least five times a game and never called.

[@winnervu]

@@KYS0824 no Stan . Game one lakers had 19. Nuggets: 6

[@shansen008]

@@jamessgian7691 Ok, so how do the free throws look in this series? Youd expect the Lakers to be ahead then right? Nothing to see here, im sure.

[@schmosby11]

Darwin Ham is the least of the Lakers problems!

[@sonyawilliams4989]

That’s how the Lakers have to play every game. I had them winning one game just because I don’t think they can play perfect 4 out of 7 games.

[@ilikefriedriceg2263]

We all seen that lakers can beat this team in offense and can out score them. The problem is exactly what Ham said. You play one bad quarter and its over. Gotta be consistent and keep the same pace. If Lakers didnt drop game 3 i could definitely see them winning the series. The nuggets cannot stop the pick n roll with AD and bron. And all Dlo and AR need to do is play excellent defense and make 10-15 points and the lakers are definitely in there. Unfortunately 3-1 its not looking like a chance. 4 straight is toooough

[@jeffgene1280]

He wanted that sweep bad!!

[@Kabaselefh]

The Nuggets got in the bad habits of expecting the Lakers hading them over the game in 3rd quarter, this time it didn’t work that way. Game 5 will be nervy for them at home. I expect the Lakers to continue pounding them over in the paint.

[@dricky1149]

It was a solid performance from LA to continue the drive after being ahead. The Nuggets were solid but not as effect today unfortunately. I don’t think LA will walk outta Denver with a win but if they do it’ll be a Game 7 for sure.

[@kal-el3530]

There are coaches that know and understand X’s and O’s (and not Hugh’s and kisses either!). And then there are coaches who hire staff members that are offense and defensive minded to assist them with coaching their team. I have watched Frank Vogel when he was the coach and now Darvin Ham. I cannot agree with the narrative that Vogel was better. To me it seems as if they both have the same philosophy when it comes to coaching. Neither are X, O minded guys. Lastly, it’s a full effort from all coaching staff and the players to affect the outcome they desire…

[@vitosmith8195]

Keep that same energy Laker fanatics after game 5...Keep that same energy....

[@kal-el3530]

I’ve said this now about the difference between the two teams since the bubble til now. Denver makes shots when it comes to it and the Lakers don’t and Denver has the ability to close out defensively on the 3 pts shooters. The Lakers lose focus on defense and they give up large leads.. these games have been close.

[@robertneville3305]

Aaron Gordon, 7 pts, 3 rebounds. He stood around almost the entire game compared to the first three games. Come on man. Do better!!!

[@TheReal-trublu357]

Nah lakers actually covered the dunker spot. ..where AG thrives.

[@LeGoat-23]

They didn't help on drives this time they stayed to him so he wouldn't have to backcut all game.

[@user-dq8ik9ce1v]

He's waiting for the next script so they can go ahead and win.

[@darobode6265]

Gentlemen sweep is still a sweep 😂😂

[@egonzalez863]

if you look at his eyes, he looks like he knows it’s over for him coaching wise.

[@unleashedplay_yhm]

Enjoy the Win while it last. Dooms day on monday for Lakers. LMAO

[@michaelsharp5115]

We won but Ham got to go. Good guy, but we need a coach who can hold the team together when the other team makes a run. And we need a coach who will get in AD and LeBron's face when you got to. You and Phil need to get Rui Hachimura involved in the game, next to AD he is the best shooter on the team. Its not fair to wait until LeBron and A.D get cold and tell Rui its your time now. He needs to be involved from the start.

[@jjcarver80]

Long story short, they were playing to make sure Bron wasn’t swept again. That’s really what was goin on.

[@xaviershelviejohnson5771]

Absolutely

[@drewland6140]

Gentlemen’s sweep 🧹

[@specialuser3455]

Or they just didnt get lucky w fts and shots 🙀

[@barefieldlarry721]

Don't this guy sound the same at all of his press conference

[@vinzmata5588]

Its sweeter to close the series in your homecourt. Would you agree guys?

[@mihirchitnis905]

Jamal Murray's shooting inefficiency and nuggets lackadaisical attitude of letting lakers get the lead in first half cost them this game. Mike Malone needs to put the bad cop hat and give the team some through a** kicking to get them to focus.

[@bpraise517]

Bruh let's be real...Denver was sleep walking , Gordon, Jackson, Beaune, Holiday were off, missed bunnies all night...they weren't ready to play...contested nothing all night....I felt Denver was just trying to get back home💪🏾😎💯

[@shizuchi6424]

no more sweep chicken nuggets!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@joshloach9016]

You happy bout that 🤣🤣🤣

[@captaineri.223]

Gentleman ur not a problem.😂

[@malikxshabazz443]

Are the Lakers gonna win the series?? “NO”..lol

[@Pparker9]

I still don’t understand how chicken nuggets is a diss. I’d rather be a chicken nugget than a fake show.

[@stephonaugustin1384]

@@joshloach9016Bron fans mixed with Lakers fans = that 🤣

[@shreyway13]

Michael Malone looks like hes constipated in the thumbnail💀

[@2CuteToShoot69]

He needs some Jamie Lee Curtis yogurt

[@brucescott4261]

@shreyway13 ...Stupid assumption!

[@RYAnidem-ps7kz8pm5c]

You’re lucky that you didn’t put Hachimura on that closing end and put Prince on top of him. If you do that since game 2 you already had 3 games to 1 against Denver

[@slimjim3498]

Shoes not arriving on time is crazy. Lol

[@mievenm8552]

He was asked about it, not making an excuse.

[@Young-ep8ik]

Lakers 4-0 Denver in first halves. 0-4 in second halves. Series tied.

[@brucescott4261]

@Young-ep8ik ...That's what YOU think!

[@frankiefernandez9225]

He looks so relieved that they won one

[@ubergoodair]

Cooked "Ham" after this series, Lakers will be looking for a new coach...

[@AGB1998]

Talking all that stuff! No sweep 😂

[@westonlafon1270]

jamal murray gives a masterclass on how to be a loser. Hero ball dont work...5 assists pathetic , stagnant offense all night, not getting others involved, horrible shot selection, using jokic screens and not giving your highest IQ player the ball, too much dribbling, missed layups. Gordon 41 minuntes and 4 rebounds lol Malone pull your head out of you a$$ and use Jordan,, your rotations have become too predictable and easy to defend. I pin this loss on Murray and Malones ineptitude

[@mack9933]

High IQ comment

[@ghostface_7]

Not gonna lie Ham looks like he might be insane

[@cremephoto]

Gotta be at this level

[@vrc3714]

LMAO

[@zozo54]

more on motivational speak not actually coaching basketball 😂

[@ChrisDaniels1222]

Darvin ham still want to joke----its not joke time

[@Schistomaisis]

they better close it off in denver next game. dont let the lakers get one.

[@aviongreen9105]

Darvin Ham has got to go!

[@dickieleonard2727]

DARVIN ham not the problem watch the game your guards can't defend the pick an roll Are the pick that's the problem every championship team have good. Guards Kobe, Dwayne Wade , parker an Duncan. Ray Allen an lebron. ,Paul Pierce an Kevin Garnett. An many more

[@julzcdg4880]

So who is the guy that wanted Darvin Ham to be the coach? Yeah.

[@donbatag]

This is Lakers peak moment this season eneded the L streak and avoided a sweep enjoy it

[@zarxik259]

Are Lakers fans now trusted, Lakers Role players to deliver, every games now?😂

[@justjewellent]

Is over for Denver now, all Lakers needed was 1 win. Denver is shook and they won't recover. Quote me!

[@johnjohnson8364]

😂🤡

[@frescolive]

I agree. Lakers just may beat them 3 straight games just because they lost so many games to them in a row.

[@Killerqueen2000]

​@@frescoliveit doesn't work like that but ok

[@vitosmith8195]

What a dum comment 😂​@@frescolive

[@frescolive]

@@Killerqueen2000 I ain’t ask u

[@scruffd0g193]

Ham looks like a guy who knows he saved his job by not Getting swept again.

[@user-rt8ke2jm5s]

Can't blame d NBA for the inseason tournament, now it's the play in all that is lowering the bar for lakers, extension lebron lol

[@abetiko1363]

Just makes stops and Maintain your Leads..

[@passmoreshanton325]

I said it to my self yesterday stop Aaron Gordon from getting those open dunks and be physical with jokic

[@Jmon45]

He said everything bron would want him to say lol

[@cathyboyd1391]

It’s different when the broke flip flop is on your foot!

[@Knowledge7D]

Aaron Gordon sold out that game something didn’t look right and he needs to be investigated

[@SojiRo23]

Jokic being a lazy paint defender is why the Lakers had 72 in the paint. Scared to foul, just put your hands up.

[@majora919]

jokic fanboys about to tear you a new one for a fair observation

[@frescolive]

Been saying this for a minute especially after Embiid exposed him TWICE WITH 40+ 😂

[@ritwik5774]

That's a part of it but the problem is that Jokic is slow by nature, and he is more liable to foul if he tries playing strong defence, which is why he doesn't go for it. It's definitely a key weakness for denver.

[@prettyboycarol3490]

Y didn’t Hayes play game 3

[@Commenting800]

Ham's coaching in a nutshel: motivational clichés, 3 guard line ups, hands in pockets, no timeout or chalanges.

[@joathannavarro103]

Let ham go right now

[@tigrengbisakol8280]

It will be a gentleman sweep. Denver will clinch at home

[@iwritechecksatthegrocerystore]

I love how everything was “fire Ham he’s the worst he’s ruined the lakers”. Wins one game. “Oh my god!!! Build this man a statue! He’s the greatet! Thank you Jesus for Ham!” But that is LA right? “What have you done for me lately?”

[@angelajohns2853]

I am sure the WNBA is not having this problem with the ladies ! Stinky is a No Go !

[@lawrencekin02]

Nah... Mike Malone gave the Lakers one game to avoid having a 4-0 sweep

[@S1I2D]

Denver came out flat with no energy from the start. Jokic waited too long to get involved offensively. Denver can't play man to man defense against a taller bigger team.

[@clintrenicker5017]

The lakers should bring in david blatt lol