LA Lakers at Denver Game 5 - Nuggets Lead 3-1
Complete Game List: Lakers vs. Nuggets
Game 1: Lakers Win 112-109
Game 2: Nuggets Win 122-105
Game 3: Nuggets Win 118-109
Game 4: Nuggets Win 113-111
The Denver Nuggets lead the Los Angeles Lakers 3-1 in their Western Conference Finals matchup. The Nuggets have won the last three games of the series, including a Game 4 victory in Los Angeles on Monday night.
Nikola Jokic has been a dominant force for the Nuggets throughout the series, averaging 31.5 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game. The reigning NBA MVP also recorded a record-setting eighth triple-double in the playoffs during Game 4.
The Lakers have struggled to keep up with the Nuggets' offense, as they have allowed an average of 116.3 points per game in the series. Anthony Davis has been a bright spot for the Lakers, averaging 29.3 points and 12.8 rebounds per game, but he has not received enough help from his teammates.
Game 5 of the series will be played in Denver on Wednesday night. The Lakers need to win the game to avoid falling behind 3-2 in the series.
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