LEAKED audio reveals ‘fired up’ LeBron James’ yelling message to Darvin Ham

The Lakers have finally managed to sneak a win against the Nuggets.

LEAKED audio reveals ‘fired up’ LeBron James’ yelling message to Darvin Ham

LeBron James and Darvin Ham

In Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers fought hard to avoid a home sweep. LeBron James led the charge, securing a crucial win with a score of 119-108. Despite the Nuggets holding a 3-1 lead, this victory was vital for the Lakers to avoid a postseason sweep. Additionally, it marked the end of their 11-game losing streak against Denver since December 2022.

King James finished the game with 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists while shooting over 60% from the field. However, there was an instance where James was furious with the coaching staff. With the Lakers up 15 at the start of the fourth quarter, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope fumbled the ball out of bounds.

Though the referee misjudged and claimed it as Nuggets’ ball. Infuriated, James yelled at the head coach, Darvin Ham, as the leaked audio made rounds on X

I did not touch the ball; I did not touch the ball. Challenge it. Challenge the f****** play.
LeBron James yelled at Darvin Ham

The replay clearly showed that the ball last touched KCP and not LeBron James. James’ furious reaction to the coaching staff’s decision not to challenge the call quickly went viral. Despite this controversy, the Lakers managed to secure the win, forcing a Game 5.

LeBron James and the Lakers have led the game the majority of times

One of the reasons why LeBron James was so infuriated was because the margins of previous games were quite concerning. Although the Nuggets won the first three games, their victories didn’t come easily.

Throughout those games, the Nuggets held the lead for nearly 42 minutes, while the Lakers were in the lead for over 136 minutes. The remainder of the time, the game was tied, showcasing the competitive nature of the series.

Not only that, the Nuggets just edged out in Game 2, 101-99. In Game 1, the Lakers were a heavy force on the Nuggets, however, they just couldn’t finish it off. Being up 15 with about nine minutes remaining to close, James knew that the lead was not safe yet. This comes after the Lakers blew a 20-point lead in Game 2.

The competition between the two teams is quite tough, however, the Nuggets have just managed to finish it well. It will be interesting to see whether the Lakers can manage to force Game 6 in Denver, as they face off on Monday.

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