Michael Malone says Nuggets Don't Need Free Throws to Beat Lakers

Michael Malone Press Conference. Michael Malone discusses Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon's lob game, the free throw disparity between the Nuggets and Lakers, and more. Coach Michael Malone addressed questions about the team's performance in Game 1. Malone highlighted that despite being put on their heels early by an aggressive Lakers team, the Nuggets made significant defensive adjustments, particularly in transition and paint defense. He emphasized the importance of their 20 to 4 run in the third quarter and the team's ability to maintain focus and execute their game plan. Malone also pointed out Nikola Jokic's crucial role, both in his shooting ability and in making strategic plays that stressed the Lakers' defense.
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[@ControlledBalance]

6 FTs vs 19 FTs despite the Nuggets having more points in the paint. If thats not rigged, idk what is. And they STILL lost.

[@andrewpulsipher2062]

That doesn't prove it's rigged at all. It's not about points in the paint, it's about getting fouled. Having open looks in the paint doesn't mean you deserve free throws. You need to cite a time where the Nuggets were fouled and it wasn't called and those times need to be more than the times Laker players were fouled and it wasn't called. That is what proves officiating was lopsided. Do that if you're gonna complain.

[@sj4632]

@@andrewpulsipher2062Lakers have been getting bullshit free throw calls for decades…wtf are you smoking…did you see those soft ass calls yesterday?

[@westonlafon1270]

@@andrewpulsipher2062 alright you run it through your logic tables MR. PHd Twas rigged and the LA Fakers still lost

[@cxyy9111]

@@andrewpulsipher2062 do you know how many more FTs Lakers had than their opponents this season? check the numbers lol. Do you think all other teams have the same issue against Lakers?

[@ControlledBalance]

@@andrewpulsipher2062 This is where you lack knowledge of how the game is structured.

[@wadehenderson1081]

+500 difference. Mother of God

[@elemento_arts]

Exposing the sold NBA refs .. good!

[@marylewis9599]

I love this Coach reminds of Jimmy Johnson 10. 0, not Cocky but Confident in his Team And Coaching Staff, and it Shows 👍👍👍

[@thewintersoldier383]

It’s still disgusting. By the end of the series it’ll be 98 free throws to 17

[@ezrhino100]

Nuggets don't need no free throws. They just need fourth quarter Lebron under pressure. That should be sufficient for the W. You can keep the free throws.

[@logomarkz]

Not really, he chokes on any close game anyway

[@kkbaby30]

Can't wait for the LeLakers to get swept. Hate the fact they get so many free throws over their opponents. Hurry up and sweep them, coach Malone!

[@plumeria66]

As long as Lakers with Lebron and Warriors with Draymond are not in contention, I’m happy. I’m fine with Nuggets or Mavs winning it all. If Celtics win, I’d be only happy for Al Horford and Porzy.

[@chrisschaeffer9661]

They've been RIGGING FOR THE LAKERS since 2000.

[@misterstaple]

Sacramento

[@rankobarensic]

Ajde Nikola brate🇷🇸🇷🇸☦️☦️❗️❤️💯🫶

[@bradhicks5558]

Dude has winning coach pedigree. Son of Brendan. Mentee of Pop.

[@ovedfranco7664]

The league and referees want the lakers to win finals at any expense.

[@jordanc.3405]

They can only bail out the Lakers so much for so long.

[@ovedfranco7664]

@@jordanc.3405 you right

[@Ghost-1980]

I’m playing nba 2k24 and they even gave Leflop fouls on the game 😂

[@Ali-fo4uv]

@@Ghost-1980he is a disgrace to basketball the game will be better when he is gone

[@tkkirkland3971]

Refs can’t rig the games for the Lakers when the other team has a good rebounder that’s why they can’t beat Denver or Sacramento.

[@user-yb7zz9cc9s]

Denver just needs a broom😜

[@neky92]

but they don't... they gave it to lakers last year....

[@johnniroalmarez5111]

Free things in the world : - Oxygen - Sunlight - Rain - Nature - Lakers free throw and lebron free travel.

[@My_You_Tube]

🤣🤣🤣

[@julessilverman-joseph6340]

Nuggets in 4 or 5 over Fakers

[@Ghost-1980]

If it’s not a sweep it’s because the refs gonna hook them up game 3 or 4

[@Ali-fo4uv]

Refs will give the Los Angeles Reflakers one or two games

[@Yusufsanad]

Nuggets in 5 solely because of the reefs will double down and gave them 30 ft to 10 ft

[@stefanzlatanovic7521]

The point about athleticism is what I was talking about all along. They just judge you on how high you jump or how fast you are. What about stamina? Joker could play 48 mins and still be able to go more. A monster.

[@JosephBayot]

Reporter: You guys are the first team to beat someone 9 straight times and have less free throws than them... What can you do to make it a little bit more even at the free throw line? Michael Malone: Why should we? We keep winning. You just answered your own question. amazing response

[@daltonfarris]

Michael "The Lakers DADDY!" Malone

[@Aralis21]

That fu coach story 😂

[@Viper_75th_RR]

The free throw disparity is ridiculous. The league is always trying to help LeFraud.

[@micatrsic8762]

Please Michael Malone put together a team of 2 people who should record all of these foul calls that the Lakers got. There was even a call where Davies wasn't even touched and he got 2 free throws and then they should record the scenes where, for example, Davies Jokic Just hold on to the hip and don't get a foul for it, something has to change in the NBA, these video recordings would be sent to the NBA every 2 days and file a complaint, it can't be that the Lakers are always preferred, they have the Last season they got 700 more free throws than any other team in the NBA. The Knicks are in second place with 350!!!

[@6course]

Miroslav stole the show on this one #milehighmiro

[@davidharriott1186]

Good question from the Serbian!!

[@antonybrown913]

Murray+ Mamba mentality=Kobe...The Lakers are Done.... Mamba Forever

[@chrisschaeffer9661]

Keep him away from Hotel Workefs

[@antonybrown913]

Just like that!! Mamba disciple

[@robertodelacruz2479]

his eyes say it all to crush em Lakers 🎉

[@shawnsms29]

LeTurnover the best turnover machine in NBA history lol

[@plxschannel]

Don't need free throws but ref didn't call s defensive 3 seconds on Jokic.

[@wjatube]

Adam Silver isn't even trying to disguise the help he's giving LeBalco. There will be a documentary made on his last few seasons that will include the league's desperate attempts with refs and broadcast partners to prolong the Bron hype as long as they can. Especially with their falling tv ratings and soon to be cuts in their broadcast revenue. Marc Cuban wouldn't sell his franchise below market value for no good reason.

[@ChesfromtheAcc1]

Nuggets vs Lakers + Refs

[@karenboliboli9138]

Hndi parin manalo pag ganyan

[@FabKoj-rf5kj]

The refs and the league would do whatever they can to keep LeFlop in the playoffs!!

[@dejanlekic5513]

AD had at least 3 obvious fouls on Nikola that were not called...

[@robglobal1]

Refs will make sure Lakers get at least 1!

[@johnhanover2229]

LeGeritol acting like he buys his free throws at the buying club. Uncontested 3 and LeGeritol CHOKES!

[@johnybravo863]

That's funny cause he was whinging about it last season

[@user-ku7qq2sc2z]

Refs riged it for lakers. They lost bec bron choke

[@robglobal1]

NBA been rigging to help Lebron for 21 seasons now yet some of you are just realizing this??

[@Jeremy_one]

Come on refs, the other teams commit hard fouls on all the players. there is fouls being committed by the other team almost every possession

[@logomarkz]

Mamba mentality

[@JamesLuna11-14]

eyyyy hahaha

[@RamosSports0810]

Go HAAM coach or refs in 7

[@karenboliboli9138]

Losers

[@rinojulian4934]

Bhhahhah bhhahhah bhhahhah bhhahhah bhhahhah bhhahhah shame on ref

[@asstasticyeager5402]

The lakers have the biggest fan base in the nba If the lakers are done next Saturday. The nba loses millions upon millions. The refs are trained to try to keep the lakers in ever game. Man. There are bonuses at stake man.