Denver Nuggets Take Game 1 of Playoff Series Against Los Angeles Lakers
Nuggets Rally from 15-Point Deficit for 114-103 Victory
Anthony Davis Leads Lakers with 30 Points
Los Angeles, CA - The Denver Nuggets overcame a 15-point halftime deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in the opening game of their first-round NBA playoff series on Thursday night. Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Jamal Murray added 23 points. Anthony Davis paced the Lakers with 30 points and 12 rebounds, but it was not enough to prevent the loss. The Nuggets trailed by as many as 15 points in the second quarter, but they chipped away at the lead and eventually tied the game in the third quarter. They took the lead for good in the fourth quarter, and they held on for the victory. The Lakers were without LeBron James, who is out with a foot injury. Dennis Schroder started in James' place and finished with 18 points, while Russell Westbrook added 17 points. The series will now shift to Denver for Game 2 on Saturday night. The Nuggets will be looking to take a 2-0 lead, while the Lakers will be desperate to tie the series.
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