Lakers vs. Nuggets score, highlights, results: Nikola Jokic, Jamal ...
The Nuggets' stars didn't do their damage at the same time against the Lakers on Saturday night, but their combined effort propelled Denver to a Game 3 win and 3-0 series lead.
Jamal Murray exploded for 30 points in the first half, finishing with 37 points on 15-of-29 shooting in the 119-108 victory. Nikola Jokic struggled through the first three quarters of Game 3, but he threw the knockout blow, scoring 15 of his 24 points in the final frame.
"It's a team effort. We're a free-flowing team," Murray told ESPN's Lisa Salters. "Sometimes it may not be your night or your quarter, but if you stay with it, do the right things on the court, the ball will find energy and come back to you."
Anthony Davis had 28 points and 18 rebounds, and LeBron James totaled 23 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds in the loss. Los Angeles will now attempt to become the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-0 deficit.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Game 3 of Lakers vs. Nuggets. Check out all of the action you may have missed right here.
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Lakers vs. Nuggets score Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final Lakers 20 35 27 26 108 Nuggets 32 26 26 35 119 Lakers vs. Nuggets live score, updates, highlights from Game 3(All times Eastern)
Final: Nuggets 119, Lakers 10811:05 p.m. ET — What a performance by the Nuggets. They are one win away from the NBA Finals.
— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 202310:50 p.m. ET — The Nuggets hit the Lakers with a 9-0 run. Uh oh. Los Angeles is in the danger zone.
— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 202310:45 p.m. ET — Nikola Jokic puts Rui Hachimura in the spin cycle. What a nice move and reverse layup.
— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 202310:35 p.m. ET — Rui Hachimura has been terrific for the Lakers throughout their playoff run.
— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 2023 End of third quarter: Nuggets 84, Lakers 8210:30 p.m. ET — LeBron James drills back-to-back 3-pointers near the end of the third quarter, but the Nuggets hold a two-point lead heading into the final frame.
— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 202310:20 p.m. ET — Austin Reaves comes off the pick-and-roll... swish. Tie game.
— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 202310:15 p.m. ET — A huge call here. Nikola Jokic picks up his fourth foul. Michael Malone uses his challenge, but it is unsuccessful.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 21, 202310:10 p.m. ET — The Nuggets push their lead to nine early in the third quarter, but the Lakers then chop it down to three. Back and forth we go.
— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 2023 Halftime: Nuggets 58, Lakers 559:45 p.m. ET — Jamal Murray had 30 points in the first half, but LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers stormed back to cut the deficit to three points.
— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 20239:40 p.m. ET — Scott Foster, who is serving as the crew chief for Game 3, is bleeding from his mouth after bumping into LeBron James in transition. Ouch.
Scott Foster.
Playoff basketball. pic.twitter.com/MxJznMcO94
9:30 p.m. ET — JAMAL MURRAY. OH MY. This guy is unstoppable.
— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 20239:25 p.m. ET — Austin Reaves is giving the Lakers a nice boost on the offensive end.
— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 20239:20 p.m. ET — And now Nikola Jokic has two fouls. There are still nine minutes left in the first half. How will each coach handle early foul trouble?
9:15 p.m. ET — Anthony Davis picks up his second foul after knocking down Jeff Green. (Green certainly sold the contact.) Darvin Ham is leaving him on the floor.
End of first quarter: Nuggets 32, Lakers 209:10 p.m. ET — Jamal Murray is on fire. He racked up 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting in the first quarter.
— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 20239 p.m. ET — The Nuggets have jumped out to a double-digit lead. The Lakers are playing with no energy right now.
— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 20238:50 p.m. ET — Jamal Murray is picking up right where he left off. He already has 11 points on 5-of-5 shooting.
— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 20238:40 p.m. ET — LeBron James is ready to go. Game 3 is almost here...
Game on. pic.twitter.com/akDiQv8Xu4
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 21, 20238:30 p.m. ET — Mo Bamba won't play in Game 3, but ESPN's Adrian Wojarowski reports that the Lakers center could rejoin the rotation very soon.
Lakers C Mo Bamba (left ankle) is expected to be cleared for a return as soon as Game 4 or 5 of these Western Conference Finals, sources tell ESPN. Bamba, who’ll have missed nine straight games including tonight, could offer an option for some limited minutes on Nikola Jokic.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 20, 20238:15 p.m. ET — No surprises from Darvin Ham and Michael Malone. We've got the same starters for both teams.
Same starters as Game 2 for the Lakers: pic.twitter.com/t88Tn6Mje7
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 21, 20238:05 p.m. ET — LeBron James and Anthony Davis are rocking matching outfits ahead of Game 3. What does this mean for the Lakers? (Nothing, but they look nice!)
Business time. pic.twitter.com/fzE29ZSV2B
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 20, 20237:55 p.m. ET — DeAndre Jordan enjoys watching Nikola Jokic work on his post moves.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 20, 2023 What channel is Lakers vs. Nuggets on? Date: Saturday, May 20 TV channel: ABC Live streaming: Sling TVLakers vs. Nuggets will air on ABC. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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What time is Lakers vs. Nuggets tonight? Date: Saturday, May 20 Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PTLakers vs. Nuggets will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 20. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Lakers vs. Nuggets oddsLos Angeles is a 5.5-point favorite heading into Game 3.
Nuggets Lakers Spread +5.5 -5.5 Moneyline +195 -250For the full market, check out BetMGM.
Lakers vs. Nuggets scheduleHere is the complete schedule for the 2023 Western Conference Finals:
Date Game Time (ET) TV channel May 16 Nuggets 132, Lakers 126 8:30 p.m. ESPN May 18 Nuggets 108, Lakers 103 8:30 p.m. ESPN May 20 Nuggets 119, Lakers 108 8:30 p.m. ABC May 22 Game 4 8:30 p.m. ESPN May 24 Game 5* 8:30 p.m. ESPN May 26 Game 6* 8:30 p.m. ESPN May 28 Game 7* 8:30 p.m. ESPN*If necessary
