The Nuggets continued their postseason dominance over L.A. in Game 1 of their first round series.
The Los Angeles Lakers have their chance to avenge last year’s Western Conference Finals sweep at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, but after a 114-103 Nuggets win in Game 1, it’s clear that many of the same problems exist for L.A. in toppling the defending champs.
Early on, the Lakers were rolling, jumping out a 33-25 lead after one quarter thanks to big time performances from their stars. LeBron James and Anthony Davis both delivered in the early going, combining for 37 points in the first half.
LeBron James lets it fly from deep early in Denver!
LAL-DEN Game 1 is underway on ABC ???? pic.twitter.com/3Tw8Qsjx4t
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LeBron James (10 PTS) is FEELING IT in the 1st ????
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Anthony Davis shows off his touch to extend the Lakers lead in the 2nd quarter on ABC! pic.twitter.com/hdECJ6gre6
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Despite that showing, the Nuggets were able to go on a run of their own in the second quarter to close the gap, trailing by just three at the half.
8-0 DENVER RUN ‼️
AG throws down the double-clutch slam on the fastbreak!
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