Lakers' Playoff Struggles Continue Against Nuggets
Lakers Drop Eighth Straight to Denver
The Los Angeles Lakers' playoff struggles against the Denver Nuggets continued on Saturday night, as they fell 124-114 in Game 1 of their Western Conference finals matchup. The loss gives Denver an 8-2 record against the Lakers in their last 10 playoff meetings.
Nuggets Dominate Second Half
The Lakers led by five points at halftime, but the Nuggets took control of the game in the third quarter. Denver outscored Los Angeles 35-18 in the period, building a 12-point lead that they would not relinquish.
The Lakers cut the deficit to five points in the fourth quarter, but the Nuggets responded with a 9-0 run to put the game away. Nikola Jokic led the way for Denver with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. Jamal Murray added 25 points, while Aaron Gordon chipped in with 22 points.
Davis Struggles for Lakers
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 24 points, but he struggled from the field, shooting just 9-of-25. LeBron James added 22 points, but he was also inefficient, shooting 8-of-21. The Lakers shot just 41.7% from the field as a team.
Game 2 on Monday
Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Monday night in Denver. The Nuggets will be looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series, while the Lakers will be hoping to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole.
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