Should the Lakers be in panic mode?

May 11, 2012
May
11


Kobe Bryant's attempt to pull a Michael Jordan came up short Thursday night, as the Nuggets blew out the suddenly struggling Lakers in Game 6. Bryant put up an admirable effort, with 31 points on 13-of-23 shooting, but his teammates were largely absent, which Bryant pointed out in his postgame comments. Given what's at stake in Game 7, he might have been better served by getting some rest. One thing's for sure: Lakers fans can't be happy with the latest developments.

Panic mode?

The Nuggets are no pushovers, but it's fair to say that fans didn't see this lasting seven games after the Lakers took a 3-1 series lead.

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How worried should Lakers fans be about their team's Game 6 loss to the Nuggets?

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    9%
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    54%
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    37%

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Should Kobe have played?

Kobe Bryant can always be counted on to step up in big games, but his effort while running on fumes could be a detriment in Game 7.

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Should Kobe Bryant have played in Game 6?

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    74%
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    26%

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Metta's impact?

Metta World Peace will return to the Lakers' lineup after serving a seven-game suspension for elbowing James Harden. How much of a help will he be?

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How much of a benefit will Metta World Peace be to the Lakers in Game 7?

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    33%
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    47%
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    20%

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Which team wins?

The Nuggets seem to have momentum on their side going into Saturday's Game 7, but the Lakers will have home-court advantage as the series returns to L.A

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Which team will win Game 7 of the Lakers-Nuggets series?

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    57%
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    43%

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NBA, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant

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