On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing 127-102 loss to the Denver Nuggets (at house).

LeBron James had a troublesome efficiency, ending with 18 factors, six rebounds, seven assists and three steals whereas capturing 7/17 from the sphere and 1/4 from three-point vary in 35 minutes.

He additionally had six turnovers.

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November 23, 2024; Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Lakers ahead LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball throughout the third quarter in opposition to the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Area. Obligatory credit score: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Photos / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Photos

James is normally superb with the media after a win (or loss).

Nevertheless, the four-time NBA champion reportedly didn’t communicate to reporters following Saturday’s loss.

By way of Lakers Day by day: “LeBron James refused to talk to the media tonight.”

It is unclear whether or not James refused or just left the sector earlier than reporters have been within the locker room.

On the very least, no postgame interviews with James have been launched.

This comes simply three days after James mentioned he was taking a break from social media.

James wrote (by way of X) on November 20: “And with that mentioned, I salute you all! Depart social media for now. Deal with your self βœŒπŸΎπŸ‘‘”

James is averaging 23.6 factors, 8.1 rebounds and 9.1 assists per recreation whereas capturing 51.1 % from the sphere and 42.2 % from three-point vary in 16 video games.

The Lakers fell to 10-6 of their first 16 video games, inserting them fourth within the Western Convention.

They’re in the course of a two-game shedding streak.

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November 23, 2024; Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Lakers ahead LeBron James (23) dunks the ball throughout the third quarter in opposition to the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Area. Obligatory credit score: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Photos / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Photos

The Lakers will play their subsequent recreation on Tuesday evening once they journey to Arizona for a showdown with the Phoenix Suns.

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