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Live Updates: Lakers vs. Nuggets NBA Playoff Rematch
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets | Apr 20, 2024
Live coverage of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game on ESPN including live score highlights and updated stats.
The Nuggets entered the contest with a 6-0 record at home during the postseason while the Lakers had stolen road wins in Game 1 of each of their previous two series.
The Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the 2023 Western Conference finals and on the opening night of the 2023-24 season, they picked up right where they left off, dominating the Lakers 122-91.
Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Jamal Murray added 23 points and 6 assists. LeBron James led the Lakers with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Nuggets' hot shooting.
The Nuggets shot 52.4% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range, while the Lakers shot just 39.3% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range.
The Lakers also committed 18 turnovers, which led to 22 points for the Nuggets.
The Nuggets now have a 1-0 lead in the series and will host Game 2 on Thursday night.
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