3rd duel of the series with the Los Angeles Lakers dominating 2 - 0 to Denver Nuggets who need a quick win so they don't get into a complicated situation it will be interesting to observe the reaction of the teams in this game.
Game Impressions and Analysis
The match started with a lot of energy and the Nuggets would take a slight advantage on the scoreboard, but Lakers would quickly match the action without losing time, the duel was very balanced, Nuggets would take advantage in 1 possession through a Gary Harris tray, Anthony Davis responded with a hook to shorten the advantage, ending the fourth winning Nuggets by 2 digits.
Nuggets started the period with a more fluid offense and took the lead on the 3 possession marker, Jamal Murray connected an effective shot from the perimeter and extended the lead, then Monte Morris also scored from the 3 point line and extended Nuggets' lead, Lakers only scored 5 points in the fourth with 5:26 for playing the 2nd quarter, ending the first half leading Nuggets by 5 possessions.
Lakers would have a frantic start in the second half by Caldwell-Pope who scored one shot from the perimeter and one shot from half distance, reducing the lead to 5 digits, Jerami Grant converted from the perimeter and one shot from half distance regaining the lead for Nuggets, Jokic scored from the 3-point line, Lebron James responded with a tray, Nuggets took a good lead, ending the period winning Nuggets by 18 digits.
Lakers would reduce part of the lead through Lebron James and Anthony Davis, who attacked the hoop repeatedly, would get to 12 digits of Nuggets, Lakers would increase their defensive intensity and reduce the score to 1 possession, Jamal Murray would score a great shot from the perimeter that gave Denver a break, then an assist from Murray to Millsap and another 3 point shot from Murray gave Nuggets peace of mind, ending the game winning Denver 114 - 106 over Los Angeles.
Best Performances
Jamal Murray 28 Pts. 8 Reb. 12 Ast.
Jerami Grant 26 Pts. 3 Reb. 1 Ast.
Nikola Jokic 22 Pts. 10 Reb. 5 Ast.
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