Nuggets Dominate Lakers, Take Commanding 3-1 Lead
Game 6 Recap
The Denver Nuggets extended their lead in the Western Conference semifinals to 3-1 with a 132-126 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Nikola Jokić led the way for Denver with a dominant performance, posting a triple-double of 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 29 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Nuggets' hot shooting.
Key Moments
The Nuggets took control of the game in the first half, shooting 58% from the field and building a 15-point lead at halftime. The Lakers fought back in the third quarter, cutting the lead to just 5 points with 10 minutes remaining. However, the Nuggets responded with a 10-0 run to put the game away.
Jokić was unstoppable throughout the game, scoring from all over the court and creating opportunities for his teammates. He also played a key role in Denver's defense, blocking 3 shots and altering many others.
The Lakers were hampered by injuries to LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who were both playing through pain. James finished with just 18 points on 6-of-18 shooting, while Davis played through a sprained ankle and was limited to 29 minutes.
Series Outlook
The Nuggets are now in a commanding position in the series and can close it out in Game 5 on Tuesday night. The Lakers, meanwhile, need to find a way to stop Jokić and get more production from their injured stars if they want to extend the series.
Game 5 Preview
Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers will be played on Tuesday, May 24 at 8:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast on TNT.
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