Nuggets Champion Gets Honest About LeBron James in Lakers Sweep

Denver Nuggets champion Bruce Brown knew LeBron James was tired

The Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, and they were able to survive some impressive performances from LeBron James. Amongst these was his 30-point first half in Game 4, which wasn't enough for the Lakers to win one game at home.

During a recent podcast episode, Nuggets champion and new Indiana Pacers guard Bruce Brown spoke about that game, saying James simply ran out of gas following his monster first half.

"I knew we were going to get Game 3," Brown said. "I thought they would get Game 4 just off of they're down 3-0 and they're going to play way harder, but [LeBron James] ran out of gas. Like he had 30 in the first half... He was going to have to score 60. He was done... He was burnt out."

"I knew we were going to get Game 3... I thought they would get Game 4 just off of they're down 3-0 and they're going to play way harder, but Bron ran out of gas. Like he had 30 in the first half... he was going to have to score 60. He was done... He was burnt out."

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With the Lakers desperate to extend the series, while also playing at home, Brown thought they would win Game 4. When James came out the way he did in that first half, it was looking like a real possibility that LA would get one, but he ran out of gas. Scoring just nine points in the second half, James and the Lakers were outscored by 17 points, and Denver completed the sweep.

Looking back on that series, Bruce Brown didn't expect a sweep, but understands why it happened.

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