After the Nuggets defeated the Lakers for the 10th consecutive time, the NBA subreddit was buzzing with fans expressing their delight, amusement, and even a bit of sympathy towards the defeated team.
Summary
- AD gets caught up in post-game celebrations.
- LeBron experiences being ‘Lebronto’d’.
- Fans compare the loss to the demoralizing WCF last season.
- One user thinks it was an impeccable game by the Lakers despite the loss.
Rapturous Reactions
Rattlemebones found humor in Anthony Davis getting trapped during the celebration, labeling it as hilarious. For Fxp1706, the term ‘Lebronto’d’ encapsulated LeBron’s plight, resulting in amusement. The-Pharcyde compared the defeat to the demoralizing Western Conference Finals from the prior season, evoking memories of anguish.
Reflections and Regrets
Meanwhile, Mysterious-Stop4673 described the loss as a ‘Dagger loss,’ acknowledging the Lakers’ valiant effort and the challenge of recovering from such a defeat. NAACP_YoungBoy took a dramatic turn with their cryptic ‘YOU ARE THE FATHER’ comment, adding an element of surprise to the thread.
Emotions Run High
Some, like Imkitoto, vented their frustrations humorously, expressing a desire for ‘Darvin Ham’ to be ‘incarcerated.’ Kind_Development708 linked the Lakers’ situation to what the Raptors went through, drawing parallels between LeBron fans and the struggles of the Raptors in previous seasons.
This game was cathartic for Apollo23Refugee, who considered it as ‘payback’ for the torment the team had endured previously. The user acknowledged the Lakers’ efforts and hailed the game as exceptional. bucketkev humorously added, ‘…so far,’ hinting at the ongoing saga between the two teams.
Antoncr summed up the game well, observing that the Lakers had invested heavily but still fell short, eliciting sympathy from some onlookers.