Game 7 - Nuggets Lead 1-0
Denver at LA Lakers Game 6 - Nuggets Lead 1-0
The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Monday night. The Nuggets took a 1-0 lead in the series with a 132-126 victory in Game 6 on Saturday night.
Nikola Jokić Led the Way for the Nuggets
Nikola Jokić had a huge game for the Nuggets in Game 6, finishing with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists. He was a force in the paint, and he also knocked down several big shots from the outside.
Other key contributors for the Nuggets included Jamal Murray (22 points), Aaron Gordon (21 points), and Michael Porter Jr. (16 points).
The Lakers Struggled to Keep Up
The Lakers struggled to keep up with the Nuggets in Game 6. LeBron James led the way for the Lakers with 23 points, but he was not able to get much help from his teammates.
Anthony Davis was held to just 15 points on 5-of-14 shooting. Russell Westbrook also struggled, finishing with just 10 points on 4-of-13 shooting.
The Lakers will need to play much better in Game 7 if they want to avoid elimination.
Game 7 is a Must-Win for the Lakers
Game 7 is a must-win for the Lakers. If they lose, their season will be over. They will need to play their best game of the series if they want to avoid elimination.
The Nuggets will be looking to close out the series in Game 7. They will be confident after their Game 6 victory, but they know that the Lakers are a dangerous team.
Game 7 is sure to be a close and exciting contest. The winner will advance to the Western Conference Finals, while the loser will see their season come to an end.
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