Denver Nuggets Defeat Los Angeles Lakers in Thrilling Game 4
Nuggets Secure 3-1 Series Lead
Denver Steals Home-Court Advantage
Denver, CO - In a highly anticipated matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers, the Nuggets emerged victorious with a narrow 113-111 victory on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2023. The win gives Denver a commanding 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals, putting them one game away from the conference finals.
The game was a back-and-forth affair throughout, with neither team holding a double-digit lead. The Lakers led by five points with just over two minutes remaining, but the Nuggets rallied back, scoring the game's final five points. Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets' reigning MVP, led his team with 33 points and 12 rebounds. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 32 points and 13 rebounds.
The Nuggets' victory was their franchise-record 11th straight playoff win. They are now one game away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2020. The Lakers, meanwhile, face an uphill battle to stay alive in the series. They will need to win Game 5 in Los Angeles on Thursday night to extend the series to a sixth game.
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