NBA 2023-2024: Denver Nuggets Advance to Second Round After Game 4 Victory
Los Angeles Lakers Fall in Hard-Fought Contest
Nuggets Secure Series Win with 115-103 Triumph
The Denver Nuggets have booked their place in the second round of the 2023-2024 NBA playoffs after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 115-103 in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round matchup. The Nuggets took a commanding 3-1 series lead, leaving the Lakers with their backs against the wall in Game 5.
Nikola Jokic led the way for Denver with a dominant performance, scoring 32 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists. Jamal Murray chipped in with 24 points, while Aaron Gordon added 18 points and 14 rebounds.
The Lakers were led by LeBron James' 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. Anthony Davis added 21 points and 12 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Nuggets' balanced attack.
The Nuggets controlled the game from the start, building an early lead and never looking back. They held the Lakers to just 42% shooting from the field and forced 15 turnovers.
With the series now shifting to Denver for Game 5, the Nuggets will look to close out the Lakers and advance to the second round. The Lakers, on the other hand, will need to dig deep and find a way to force a Game 6.
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