Nuggets Top Lakers in Game 1 of Western Conference Finals
Nuggets Win 119-107
Five Takeaways from the Game
The Denver Nuggets took a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals with a 119-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Here are five takeaways from the game:
1. The Nuggets' defense was outstanding. The Lakers shot just 41.7% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. The Nuggets also forced 15 turnovers.
2. Nikola Jokic was dominant. The Nuggets' star center had 38 points, 18 rebounds, and eight assists. He was a force on both ends of the court.
3. The Lakers' bench was outplayed. The Nuggets' bench outscored the Lakers' bench 49-23. Monte Morris and Will Barton were particularly impressive.
4. The Lakers couldn't get anything going in the fourth quarter. The Lakers were outscored 32-18 in the fourth quarter. They shot just 33.3% from the field and 20.0% from three-point range in the final period.
5. The Nuggets are now in control of the series. The Nuggets have home-court advantage in the series and have now won the first game. They will look to take a 2-0 lead in Game 2 on Monday night.
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