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Lakers vs Nuggets Box Scores and Analysis
Game 1: Lakers Steal Home-Court Advantage
April 20, 2024 | Ball Arena, Denver
In a thrilling Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, the Los Angeles Lakers fought back from a 17-point deficit to claim a 126-132 road victory over the Denver Nuggets.
Anthony Davis led the way for the Lakers with 37 points, while LeBron James contributed 15 points, 12 assists, and six rebounds. Nikola Jokic paced the Nuggets with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists.
The Lakers started slowly, trailing 35-18 after the first quarter. However, they chipped away at the deficit in the second quarter, thanks in part to the play of Jalen Hood-Schifino, who scored nine points off the bench. Los Angeles entered halftime trailing by just seven points, 63-56.
The Lakers continued to battle in the third quarter, and they finally took the lead with 3:44 remaining in the period on a three-pointer by Christian Wood. Denver regained the lead briefly, but the Lakers responded with a 10-0 run to close out the quarter and head into the fourth with a 91-87 advantage.
The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth affair, but the Lakers never relinquished the lead. James hit a key three-pointer with 3:23 remaining to give Los Angeles a five-point cushion, and the Lakers held on for the win.
The Lakers now head home with a 1-0 series lead. Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday, April 22.
Box Score
| Player | MIN | FG | 3P | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Anthony Davis | 36 | 14-22 | 0-2 | 9-12 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 37 | | LeBron James | 34 | 6-16 | 2-5 | 1-1 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 15 | | Jalen Hood-Schifino | 26 | 4-10 | 2-5 | 2-2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | | Christian Wood | 24 | 5-12 | 2-6 | 0-0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | | Cam Reddish | 20 | 3-8 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |Shot Charts
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