LeBron James Lakers block Nuggets Warriors Bob Myers Pursuit
Lakers Los Angeles is fighting for their playoff lives and LeBron James made a big play that made Bob Myers reminisce.
While Golden State veteran Bob Myers attended the ESPN broadcast, James was there’s an epic scene of Jamal Murray of the Nuggets:
“Chasing a blocked shot. I remember him doing that one time in Oakland.”
Myers said in Game 4 between Lakers and Nuggets: “That was more impressive to me than the score. I mean, chasing down a blocked shot, I remember the time he did that in Oakland. But I didn’t like it.”
Of course, Myers is referring to LeBron’s legendary Game 7 chase down block on Andre Iguodala in the 2016 NBA Finals. That block has gone down as one of the great plays in NBA lore.
As Iguodala took two steps as he powered toward the hoop before going airborne, James sized him up and sprung at Iguodala’s shot attempt from behind, blocking the potential layup off the glass with 1:50 remaining.
Had James not made the chase-down block, Golden State would have had the lead — and a raucous home crowd — on its side in the game’s final moments. Instead, The Block set up The Three by Kyrie Irving less than a minute later and, ultimately, the championship for Cleveland shortly thereafter.
Lakers hold on to win Game 4
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) talks to referee Sean Corbin (33) during the second quarter in game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena
The Lakers finally broke through in the win column against the Nuggets on Saturday night with a 119-108 win.
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James had 30 points, while Anthony Davis had 25 points and 23 rebounds for Los Angeles.
Most importantly, Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell both showed up for the Lakers. Both players had 21 points each.
While the Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic’s 33 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists, they didn’t get much contribution from the ice bench in game 4. The Nuggets’ reserves combined for the points. only five points ahead of the Lakers. Additionally, Aaron Gordon – who played a key role in Denver’s Game 3 win over the Lakers – only managed 7 points in 42 minutes of play.
With the Lakers winning over Denver, the Game 5 will be played Monday night in Denver. Facing elimination, with their backs against the wall, Los Angeles must win to the end if they want to advance to the NBA Playoffs.