The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Denver Nuggets in the first NBA game of the 2023-24 season. After wanting revenge from last season's Western Conference Finals, the Lakers could not overcome the might of the Nuggets. In the 107-119 loss, Nikola Jokic wreaked havoc with a 29-point triple-double. Meanwhile, LeBron James and Anthony Davis reached double digits in points, but Davis did not score in the second half. Of course, his letdown has fans all over him on social media.

Anthony Davis has scoring collapse in the second half

Davis started the first half of the game hot. He left at halftime with 17 points, but that was the extent of his offense for the rest of the game. Here are a few noteworthy reactions on X (Twitter).

A report came out saying LeBron James and Anthony Davis were motivated by Denver's trash talk. Given Davis' second-half performance, one influencer said the Lakers star was only motivated for one hour. Many fans also poked fun at Nikola Jokic's dominating night against the LA center.

Jokic picked up where he left off last season. He notched 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists for his first triple-double of the 2023-24 season. Like normal, the Serbian center made it look easy. Jokic continues to leave no doubts about his status at the top of the NBA.

Although fans are giving Anthony Davis a hard time, he has ample time to clean things up and be a superstar contributor. In the first half, Davis was aggressive and executed his offense well. He can take that into the next game and help the Lakers put more points on the board.

The Lakers travel back to Los Angeles to take on the Phoenix Suns for their second game of the new NBA season.