Denver Nuggets Secure Game 2 Victory Over Los Angeles Lakers
Nuggets One Win Away From Series Sweep
Recap Highlights and Game Information
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112-105 in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Wednesday night. The Nuggets now hold a 2-0 lead in the series and are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jamal Murray added 21 points, and Aaron Gordon had 17 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 28 points and 12 rebounds, and LeBron James added 24 points.
The Nuggets led by just four points with less than three minutes remaining in the game, but they made their free throws down the stretch to seal the victory. The Lakers had a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer in the final seconds, but Davis' shot was off the mark.
The Nuggets are now one win away from their second consecutive playoff series sweep over the Lakers. The two teams will face off in Game 3 of the series on Friday night in Los Angeles.
Box Scores
Denver Nuggets
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | |---|---|---|---| | Nikola Jokic | 30 | 12 | 6 | | Jamal Murray | 21 | 4 | 5 | | Aaron Gordon | 17 | 10 | 2 | | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 15 | 6 | 3 | | DeAndre Jordan | 10 | 12 | 1 |Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | |---|---|---|---| | Anthony Davis | 28 | 12 | 3 | | LeBron James | 24 | 8 | 6 | | Russell Westbrook | 17 | 9 | 5 | | Avery Bradley | 12 | 3 | 2 | | Dwight Howard | 10 | 10 | 1 |Video and Shot Charts
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