T he Los Angeles Lakers were rolling in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets. With a 20-point third-quarter lead, it looked like they were heading for their first win over the Nuggets in 10 tries, and if they'd done so, they would have stolen home-court advantage in a suddenly competitive first-round series.

The Los Angeles Lakers had their hearts broken in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets when they blew a 20-point lead and lost on a Jamal Murray jumper at the final horn. Although they complained about the officiating and perhaps had a legitimate reason to do so,

The Lakers beat themselves in their Game 2 loss to the Nuggets, especially on offense, and perhaps head coach Darvin Ham is to blame.