Denver Nuggets Beat Los Angeles Lakers in Hard-Fought Game
Box Score: Denver Nuggets 115, Los Angeles Lakers 103
May 22, 2023
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-103 in a highly contested game at the Ball Arena on Monday night. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, while LeBron James led the Lakers with 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.
The game was back-and-forth throughout, with neither team leading by more than 10 points at any point. The Nuggets took a 5-point lead into the half, and extended it to 10 points in the third quarter. However, the Lakers rallied back in the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to just 2 points with less than 2 minutes remaining.
The Nuggets were able to hold on for the win, thanks to some clutch free throw shooting from Jokic and Jamal Murray. The win gives the Nuggets a 3-1 lead in the series, and they will now have a chance to close it out in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
Here is a more detailed box score from the game:
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic (DEN) | 35 | 25 | 12 | 8 |
| LeBron James (LAL) | 37 | 30 | 7 | 6 |
| Jamal Murray (DEN) | 34 | 20 | 5 | 4 |
| Anthony Davis (LAL) | 32 | 18 | 10 | 2 |
| Aaron Gordon (DEN) | 29 | 15 | 7 | 3 |
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