Lakers squander 20-point lead in heartbreaking 101-99 defeat to Nuggets in Game 2, extending LA’s losing streak to champions to 10 games – NBC Los Angeles

In a stunning turn of events, the Denver Nuggets pulled off a miraculous comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 in Game 2 of their playoff series. Despite trailing by 20 points, the Nuggets clawed their way back into the game, ultimately sealing the victory with a buzzer-beater from Jamal Murray.

The Lakers, led by a stellar performance from Anthony Davis, seemed to have control of the game for most of the night. However, the Nuggets, fueled by Nikola Jokic’s triple-double and Murray’s clutch shot, managed to steal the win right out from under the defending champions.

The loss left LeBron James and the Lakers in shock, with James admitting that it was a heartbreaking defeat. The Lakers now find themselves down 0-2 in the series, with the Nuggets holding a commanding lead as they head to Los Angeles for Game 3.

Despite Davis’ impressive 32-point performance, it was Jokic and Murray who stole the show for the Nuggets. The Lakers will need to regroup and come up with a strategy to contain the dynamic duo if they hope to turn the series around.

With the Lakers struggling to match up against the Nuggets in recent matchups, the pressure is on for James and his team to find a way to overcome their opponents. Game 3 promises to be a crucial showdown as the Lakers look to avoid falling into an insurmountable series deficit.

As the series shifts to Los Angeles, all eyes will be on whether the Lakers can bounce back and mount a comeback of their own. The stage is set for a thrilling battle between two powerhouse teams, with the Nuggets holding the upper hand as they aim to continue their dominance over the Lakers.