WATCH: Nuggets Dominate Lakers in Game 1 of Western Conference Finals
Los Angeles Lakers Struggle to Keep Up With Denver's High-Powered Offense
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The Denver Nuggets took an early lead in the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 126-114 in Game 1 at the AdventHealth Arena in Orlando, Florida.
Led by Nikola Jokic's 32 points and 12 rebounds, the Nuggets dominated the Lakers in the paint, outscoring them 60-32. Jamal Murray added 23 points, while Michael Porter Jr. scored 18 for Denver.
For the Lakers, LeBron James led the way with 26 points, followed by Anthony Davis' 25. However, the Lakers struggled to find their shooting rhythm, shooting just 41% from the field and 30% from three-point range.
The Lakers also turned the ball over 18 times, which led to 20 points for the Nuggets. The Nuggets took advantage of the Lakers' mistakes, converting those turnovers into easy baskets.
The Lakers now face an uphill battle in the series, as they head to Denver for Game 2 on Thursday night. The Nuggets will be looking to take a commanding 2-0 lead, while the Lakers will be desperate to avoid falling into a deeper hole.
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