The Lakers were back in action Friday night after Thursday’s loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers. The Lakers had to get over the worst loss in franchise history quickly as they took on the Denver Nuggets in the Pepsi Center. Coming into the matchup, the Lakers had a record of 21-41. Check out the highlights below:
First Quarter
Good start for @KButter5, who has 4 early assists on LAL's 6th FG's, plus a 3-pointer. LAL trail 18-15 after 1 of 2 Gasol (9 points) FT's.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 8, 2014
“My hands is hot” – Robert Sacre. Yes, he’s actually making shots.
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) March 8, 2014
Second Quarter
Farmar with the layup
— Lakers Facts (@LakerFacts) March 8, 2014
Ryan Kelly's 3-pointer countered one from Randy Foye to keep LAL within 1 at the 8:30 mark of the 2nd Q.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 8, 2014
Farmar explodes to the rim and lays it in, plus the foul. He hits the FT to complete the 3-point play and gives the Lakers a 49-47 lead.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 8, 2014
Third Quarter
Wes for the SLAM
— Lakers Facts (@LakerFacts) March 8, 2014
Farmar's understandably frustrated at LAL's struggles, and has been extra aggressive. He has 22 on 7 of 12 FG's, with 4 3's.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 8, 2014
Fourth Quarter
Meeks slams it home on the break to cap an 11-5 run to open the 4th Q. Lakers trail 115-102 with 8:52 left in the game.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 8, 2014
Make that 20 points for @RyanKelly34, who just reached his first career 20-10 game. The 10 boards are a career high (points high is 26).
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 8, 2014
