Is the Nuggets' struggle after playing the Lakers a result of a hangover? It's a mix of both.

The basketball players on the Denver Nuggets team have a lot going on in their lives outside of the sport. However, the Grading The Week team is a different story. They eat, sleep, and breathe basketball. Their entire day revolves around the game, from the moment they wake up and start practicing their triangle offense to the afternoon when they perfect their pick and roll moves.

But after a roller-coaster week that saw the Nuggets dominate the Lakers in Los Angeles and then come home and suffer a tough loss to the Knicks, we couldn't help but ponder. Jamal Murray's postgame comments got us thinking about the team's focus and whether or not their lives outside of basketball could be affecting their performance on the court.

Murray, always honest and candid, acknowledged that the team may have been lacking focus in their game against the Knicks. He also mentioned that some players on the team live in Los Angeles and had just come off a big win against the Lakers. It's not surprising that their minds may have been elsewhere during the game.

While we appreciate Murray's honesty, his comments raise some concerns. With key veteran players leaving the team in recent years, there's a risk of losing valuable leadership in the locker room. And the idea that players have lives outside of basketball can be a bit cringe-worthy, as it implies that they may not be fully committed to the game.

But let's get back to the main question. Is it possible that the team's frequent trips to Los Angeles, also known as "La La Land," could be affecting their performance? This is definitely something to consider, especially since their upcoming schedule includes a game against the Clippers on Sunday and then a home game against the Warriors on Tuesday.

The Nuggets have a good record in the game following a road trip to either Los Angeles team. However, they haven't had the same success after playing the Lakers. In fact, in their last three games following a visit to the Lakers, the Nuggets have yet to win a game.

So while the "SoCal Hangover" may not be a real issue, the "Lakers Hangover" is starting to become a concern. But despite these recent losses, the team's overall performance is still strong according to the experts. They are predicted to win around 47-49 games and secure a decent seed in the postseason.

But, as always, we don't have lives outside of basketball, so we'll continue to closely follow the team's progress. In other sports news, the University of Denver's men's soccer team is making strides towards their own "golden year." They recently advanced to the NCAA Round of 16 and are on track to potentially win the championship. This is just another impressive achievement for the Pioneers, who have already achieved a No. 1 ranking in both men's lacrosse and hockey earlier this year.

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