Nuggets vs. Lakers
After winning two games in a row, the outside world once again saw the determination of the Denver Nuggets to defend the title. They won the G1 battle in the first round of the series with ease. In the previous game, with a deficit of 20 points, with Murray's stunner, the final reversal was completed, and the big score of the series was 2-0. Admittedly, the Lakers are no match for the Nuggets, and they still haven't found a way to deal with the Nuggets.
However, with the data of these two games, the Lakers are not beaten to the point of being helpless. In the first round of the G1 battle, they only lost to their opponents by 11 points, and in the G2 duel, they were only 2 points behind. As James said, the Nuggets are just a little luckier, and the team still has the possibility of finding their rhythm at home. In this G3 battle, the Lakers returned to their home court, but they still allowed the Nuggets to complete the final reversal, with a total score of 112-105, the big score of the series was 3-0 and won the match point.
The specific results
At the beginning of the first quarter of the game, the Lakers, who were playing at home, maintained a good competitive state and took the initiative to lead the score. James shot 4-of-4 in the first quarter, delivered 8 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, and Davis even played 12 minutes, delivering 12 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal, thus helping the team play a 33-23 score and get a 10-point lead. Entering the second quarter of the matchup, the Nuggets launched a corresponding counterattack. With the help of Murray's 11 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist, and Gordon's 6 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist, they played a 26-20 score and narrowed the gap to 4 points.
Yibian fought again, and the Nuggets, who had achieved good results in chasing points, could further achieve a score overtake. In the third quarter of the competition, Jokic sent 5 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, Murray also had 9 points, 2 assists and 1 block, and Gordon, who shot 5 of 6 and sent 10 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal, helped the team play a 34-22 score and achieve an 8-point overtake. Entering the final quarter of the decisive game, the Lakers tried to reverse, but only played a score of 30-29. In the end, the fourth quarter of regular time was over, and the Nuggets won the final victory with a total score of 112-105.
epilogue
If in the first two games, the Nuggets relied on the advantage and luck of playing at home, then coming to the Lakers' home court to continue to win this time is obviously a symbol of strength. Looking back at the statistics of the game, the Nuggets' starting five players scored in double figures, and the efficiency was very good. Jokic played 39 minutes and delivered 24 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists, while Murray also had 22 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists, and Porter Jr. delivered 20 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists. In addition, Gordon even shot 12-of-18 from the field and contributed 29 points, 15 rebounds and 3 assists.
On the other hand, on the side of the Lakers who lost at home, the Zhan Mei combination, the core of their team, can be said to have done their best. James played 42 minutes, shooting 12-of-20 from the field and delivering 26 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists, while Thick Eyebrows also had a luxury double-double of 33 points, 15 rebounds and 3 assists. However, Russell, the third giant, shot 0 of 7, only 3 rebounds and 2 assists, and did not score a point. Although Reaves' efficiency was good, shooting 8-of-17 from the field and delivering 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, he was powerless. After continuing to lose this game, the Lakers have little hope of qualifying, and one more loss will be eliminated.