NBA: Lakers vs Nuggets Game Recap
Denver Nuggets Secure Historic Playoff Victory
May 23, 2023 - 8:01 AM ET
In a thrilling NBA Western Conference Finals matchup, the Denver Nuggets overcame a late deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers and secure a historic playoff victory.
The Nuggets trailed by 10 points with just six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, but a sensational rally led by Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray turned the tide in their favor. Jokic finished with a triple-double of 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Murray added 25 points and 7 assists.
This marks the first time in NBA playoff history that a team has come back from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to win three consecutive games. The Nuggets are now the first team to advance to the NBA Finals after trailing 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals since the Golden State Warriors in 2016.
The Lakers, who came into the series as the favorites, were led by LeBron James' 28 points and Anthony Davis' 25 points. However, their efforts were not enough to prevent the Nuggets from completing their historic comeback.
The Nuggets will now face the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, starting on Tuesday, May 30. The Nuggets will be seeking their first NBA championship in franchise history, while the Heat will be aiming for their seventh title.
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