Nuggets Vs Lakers Game 4

Denver Nuggets Edge Out Los Angeles Lakers in Thrilling Game 4

Nuggets Take 3-1 Series Lead

In a highly-anticipated matchup, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 113-111 in Game 4 of their NBA playoff series on ESPN.

Key Players and Stats

Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with a dominant performance, recording 33 points, 18 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jamal Murray also chipped in with 26 points and 6 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. added 21 points. For the Lakers, Anthony Davis led the scoring with 28 points, followed by LeBron James with 24 points and Dennis Schroder with 19 points.

Game Recap

The game was tightly contested throughout, with neither team holding a double-digit lead. The Lakers led by 10 points early in the fourth quarter, but the Nuggets rallied to tie the game with just over two minutes remaining. Jamal Murray's jumper with 10 seconds left gave the Nuggets the lead for good.

The Lakers' collapse was in part due to their struggles from three-point range. They shot just 27.3% from beyond the arc, while the Nuggets connected on 40% of their attempts.

Series Outlook

With the win, the Nuggets take a 3-1 series lead and move one game away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals. The Lakers, meanwhile, face an uphill battle in Game 5, which will be played on Wednesday in Denver.