Bulls vs Pistons. Lakers vs Celtics. Some of the rivalries that defined the NBA for a specific period. While not at that level, the on-court rivalry between the modern Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets has been one to watch out for. After all, around 8 times over the last 2 seasons, and 5 times in the playoffs, the Lakers have traveled to Denver only to leave with a loss. Being handed Ls by Nikola Jokic and co had Lakers fans desire for a moment when their team would get the better of their rivals. Fortunately, that day arrived a few hours ago.
The recent Lakers-Nuggets matchup at the Ball Arena saw the men in Purple and Gold secure the win by a 123-100 score. Not only was it the Lakers’ biggest win of the season, but it also marked the first time since April 10th 2022 that LeBron James and co have won a regular season game in the Colorado City. The win generated reactions from all sides, including from 5x NBA champion Magic Johnson. However, no one was more ecstatic than the fans who have been yearning for this day to come.
How did fans react to the Lakers’ historic win against the Denver Nuggets?
One social media user used the opportunity to mock the Nuggets head coach. Along with highlighting a GIF of Michael Malone’s disappointed face, he/she added “GN Laker daddy or whatever you call yourself. Makes me joyful”.
GN Laker daddy or whatever you call yourself. Makes me joyful pic.twitter.com/oDMz0D7Tjg
— ╰☆☆ ʲẸ𝓷ᑎ𝕚 ☆☆╮ (@JenniFlurry) February 23, 2025
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