Lakers avoid elimination with 119-108 win over Nuggets in Game 4 – NBC Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Lakers fought off elimination in a thrilling Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night. With LeBron James scoring 30 points and Anthony Davis adding 25 points and 23 rebounds, the Lakers secured a 119-108 victory to keep their playoff hopes alive.

The Lakers, who had been trailing 0-3 in the series, finally found their rhythm and managed to outscore the reigning champions in every quarter of the game. Despite facing a tough challenge from Nikola Jokic, who recorded a triple-double for the Nuggets, the Lakers maintained their composure and never trailed in the game.

The key to the Lakers’ success in Game 4 was their resilience and determination to fight back against the Nuggets’ attempts to rally. With role players like Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell stepping up with 21 points each, the Lakers were able to improve their three-point shooting and dominate the points in the paint.

The victory snapped an 11-game losing streak to the Nuggets and gave the Lakers a much-needed boost heading into Game 5 in Denver. Despite still trailing 1-3 in the series, the Lakers are now focused on building on their Game 4 performance and turning the tide in their favor.

The series now shifts back to Denver for Game 5 at Ball Arena on Tuesday night, where the Lakers will look to continue their momentum and keep their playoff hopes alive. With the energy and determination they showed in Game 4, the Lakers are ready to face the challenge head-on and fight for a chance to advance in the playoffs.