Denver Nuggets Defeat Lakers in Game 3
Strong Fourth Quarter Leads to Victory
Takeaways from the Game
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-105 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday. The Lakers led by 10 points at the start of the fourth quarter, but the Nuggets rallied back with a 37-16 run to secure the win.
Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Aaron Gordon added 28 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists. LeBron James led the Lakers with 28 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Anthony Davis added 23 points and 12 rebounds.
The Nuggets are now one win away from advancing to the NBA Finals. Game 4 of the series will be played on Monday in Los Angeles.
5 Takeaways from the Game
- Jokic is unstoppable. The reigning MVP put together another dominant performance, leading the Nuggets in scoring, rebounding, and assists.
- Gordon is a force. The forward had a playoff career-high 28 points and added 13 rebounds, including four offensive boards.
- The Nuggets' defense stepped up in the fourth quarter. The Lakers were held to just 16 points in the final period, and the Nuggets were able to force several turnovers.
- The Lakers missed Davis in the fourth quarter. The big man played just two minutes in the final period due to an ankle injury, and his absence was felt on both ends of the court.
- The series is far from over. The Lakers have shown that they are capable of bouncing back from a loss, and they will be looking to do so in Game 4.
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