Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: A Comprehensive History
Regular Season Matchups
The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers have a long and storied rivalry, dating back to the days of the ABA. In the regular season, the Nuggets hold a slight edge, with an overall record of 114-103 against the Lakers. However, the Lakers have won the last 10 meetings between the two teams.
Notable Regular Season Games
- Game 1, 2023 Western Conference Semifinals: The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 114-103 in the first game of their playoff series. Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 32 points and 12 rebounds, while LeBron James scored 22 points for the Lakers.
- January 19, 2023: The Lakers defeated the Nuggets 126-108 in Los Angeles. Anthony Davis led the way for the Lakers with 30 points and 23 rebounds, while Jamal Murray scored 24 points for the Nuggets.
- December 1, 2022: The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 122-109 in Denver. Nikola Jokic had another dominant performance, finishing with 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Playoff Matchups
The Nuggets and Lakers have met in the playoffs five times, with the Lakers holding a 3-2 advantage. The Lakers won the most recent meeting in the 2020 Western Conference Finals, defeating the Nuggets in five games.
Notable Playoff Games
- Game 5, 2020 Western Conference Finals: The Lakers defeated the Nuggets 117-107 to win the series and advance to the NBA Finals. LeBron James led the way for the Lakers with 38 points and 16 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic had 28 points and 12 rebounds for the Nuggets.
- Game 4, 2019 Western Conference Semifinals: The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 114-108 to tie the series at 2-2. Nikola Jokic had another dominant performance, finishing with 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists.
- Game 7, 2009 Western Conference Finals: The Lakers defeated the Nuggets 119-92 to win the series and advance to the NBA Finals. Kobe Bryant led the way for the Lakers with 35 points, while Carmelo Anthony had 22 points for the Nuggets.
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