Lakers Vs Nuggets Game 3 Stats

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DEN 119 vs LAL 108: Nuggets One Win Away from Sweep

Comeback Victory for Denver

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-108 in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Saturday night. The Nuggets are now one win away from their second consecutive playoff series sweep over the Lakers. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 22 points and 16 rebounds, while Aaron Gordon added 22 points and 10 rebounds. Russell Westbrook led the Lakers with 30 points, while LeBron James added 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Takeaways:

1. Aaron Gordon Steps Up

Gordon had his best playoff game of his career, scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He was 9-of-14 from the field and hit two three-pointers.

2. Nikola Jokic Dominates Inside

Jokic was a force inside for the Nuggets, scoring 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting. He also grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out six assists.

3. Lakers Bench Provides Little Support

The Lakers bench has been a major disappointment in this series, and they were no better in Game 3. They scored just 17 points on 6-of-25 shooting.

4. Lakers Struggle from Three-Point Range

The Lakers shot just 22.2% from three-point range in Game 3, which was a major factor in their loss. They were 6-for-27 from beyond the arc.

5. Nuggets Take Control in Fourth Quarter

The Nuggets took control of the game in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Lakers 33-21. They held the Lakers to just 3-of-14 shooting from the field in the quarter.

The Nuggets will have a chance to close out the series in Game 4 on Monday night in Los Angeles.

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