Nuggets Vs Lakers Game 3 Stats

WEB DEN 119 vs LAL 108

Nuggets Take Commanding 3-0 Series Lead Over Lakers

Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon Step Up as Denver Dominates

The Denver Nuggets took a commanding 3-0 lead in their Western Conference first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 119-108 victory on Saturday night in Los Angeles.

Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Aaron Gordon added 22 points and 8 rebounds. Anthony Davis paced the Lakers with 23 points, while LeBron James added 21.

The Nuggets dominated the game from the start, taking a 15-point lead in the first quarter and never looking back. They shot 52.4% from the field, including 11-of-23 from three-point range, while the Lakers shot just 40.3% from the field and 7-of-28 from long range.

The victory gives the Nuggets a chance to sweep the series when they host the Lakers in Game 4 on Monday night. The Lakers, meanwhile, will need to win Game 4 to avoid being swept out of the playoffs.

5 Takeaways from the Game

1. Nikola Jokic is playing like an MVP. The reigning MVP was dominant in Game 3, posting his third consecutive 30-point, 10-rebound performance. He is averaging 31.0 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in the playoffs so far.
2. Aaron Gordon is a key piece for the Nuggets. The forward had another strong performance in Game 3, scoring 22 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. He is averaging 16.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in the playoffs.
3. The Lakers are struggling to score. The Lakers have averaged just 99.3 points per game in the playoffs, which is second-worst in the league. They are shooting just 41.6% from the field and 29.9% from three-point range.
4. Anthony Davis is not playing like a superstar. The Lakers' star forward has been underwhelming in the playoffs, averaging just 22.3 points and 10.3 rebounds. He is shooting just 40.2% from the field.
5. The Nuggets are the better team. The Nuggets have been the better team throughout the series, and they deserve to be up 3-0. They are more talented, better coached, and they are playing with more confidence.