Lakers facing elimination in Game 3. Nuggets one win away from NBA finals.
Introduction
The Nuggets took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 108-103. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 37 points, while Nikola Jokic added 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists.
The Nuggets are now one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 2009. They will look to close out the series on Saturday night in Los Angeles.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis Can't Save Lakers
Here are five takeaways from Game 2:
1. Murray is finding his shot
After struggling in Game 1, Murray bounced back with a huge performance in Game 2. He shot 13-of-25 from the field, including 5-of-10 from three-point range. Murray's shooting was a major factor in the Nuggets' comeback victory.
2. Jokic is unstoppable
Jokic is the reigning MVP for a reason. He had another triple-double in Game 2, and he was a force on both ends of the floor. Jokic showcased his incredible all-around skills by contributing 23 points, securing an impressive 17 rebounds, distributing 12 assists, blocking two shots, and even managing a steal.
3. The Nuggets' defense is suffocating
The Nuggets held the Lakers to just 44.1% shooting from the field in Game 2. They also forced 16 turnovers, which led to 22 points for the Nuggets. The Nuggets' defense has been a major factor in their two wins so far.
4. The Lakers are struggling to score
The Lakers have scored 103 points in each of their two losses to the Nuggets. They are shooting just 40.5% from the field and 29.4% from three-point range in the series. The Lakers need to find a way to score more points if they want to win this series.
5. The Nuggets are playing with a lot of confidence right now
They are playing great defense, and they are getting big performances from Murray and Jokic. The Lakers are facing an uphill battle, but they are still the defending champions. They have LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and they have shown the ability to win big games. The series is not over yet, but the Nuggets are in a great position to advance to the NBA Finals.
The Nuggets are playing with a lot of confidence right now. They are playing great defense, and they are getting big performances from Murray and Jokic. The Lakers are facing an uphill battle, but they are still the defending champions. They have LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and they have shown the ability to win big games. The series is not over yet, but the Nuggets are in a great position to advance to the NBA Finals.
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