The Denver Nuggets took home the win in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, bringing the series to 2-1 in favor of the Lakers.
The Nuggets came out strong, with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray leading the way. Jokic had a triple-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Murray added 21 points.
The Lakers were led by LeBron James, who had 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists. Anthony Davis also had a solid game, with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The game was close throughout, but the Nuggets were able to pull away in the fourth quarter. They outscored the Lakers 30-17 in the final period, including a 10-0 run to start the quarter.
The Lakers will now need to win Game 4 on Saturday night to tie the series. If they lose, the Nuggets will have a chance to close out the series in Game 5 on Monday night.
Here are some key takeaways from the game:
Personally, I think the Nuggets are playing with a lot of heart right now. They're a tough team to beat, and I think they're going to give the Lakers a run for their money in this series.