Denver Nuggets 04/05
Denver Nuggets 89, Los Angeles Lakers 93: Three takeaways | Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets came close to rallying from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough against the Lakers as they left Los Angeles with a 93-89 defeat.Denver clinched its spot in the playoffs after the Trail Blazers lost to the Atlanta Hawks earlier Monday evening. The team’s celebrations unfortunately wouldn’t extend into its game against the LeBron James-less Lakers though.Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 32 points, nine rebounds, and five dimes. Anthony Davis paced the Lakers with 25 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks.