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Magic Johnson Holds Lakers Accountable for Premature Playoff Elimination

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Magic Johnson Blames Lakers for Early Playoff Exit

In a shocking turn of events, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson took to Twitter to express his frustrations with the team’s early exit from the NBA playoffs. The Lakers fell to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5, marking the second consecutive year the Nuggets have knocked them out of the postseason.

Johnson didn’t hold back, stating that the Lakers have “nobody but themselves to blame” for their disappointing finish. He specifically called out the team’s use of load management as a contributing factor to their struggles, pointing out that they wouldn’t have been in the play-in game or finished as a 7th seed if they hadn’t lost too many games due to load management.

However, Johnson’s comments have sparked controversy among fans and analysts, as the Lakers were actually one of the healthiest teams in the league this season. LeBron James played 71 games, Anthony Davis played 76 games, and several other key players logged significant playing time throughout the season.

Ultimately, the Lakers’ early exit can be attributed to the Nuggets simply being the better team. With Denver winning 12 out of the last 13 matchups against the Lakers, it’s clear that they have had the Lakers’ number in recent years.

As fans and analysts continue to dissect the Lakers’ playoff exit, one thing remains certain: Magic Johnson’s candid remarks have added fuel to the fire of the ongoing debate surrounding the team’s performance.

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