LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a thrilling Game 4 showdown, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to stave off elimination from the postseason with a 119-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. LeBron James led the charge with 30 points, while Anthony Davis contributed a double-double with 25 points and 23 rebounds.
D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves also had standout performances for the Lakers, each scoring 21 points to help secure the much-needed win. This victory marked Los Angeles’ first triumph over Denver since December 2022, breaking an 11-game losing streak against the defending NBA champions.
Despite facing a daunting 0-3 series deficit, the Lakers showed resilience and determination in Game 4, refusing to go down without a fight. Head coach Darvin Ham acknowledged the team’s hard-fought victory, emphasizing the need to build on this momentum moving forward.
Nikola Jokic put up an impressive 33 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists for the Nuggets, recording his 18th career triple-double and second in the series. The stage is now set for a pivotal Game 5 showdown in Denver on Monday, where both teams will battle for a spot in the next round of the playoffs.
After struggling to maintain leads in the previous games, the Lakers demonstrated composure and control throughout Game 4, holding off a late comeback attempt by the Nuggets. With their season on the line, Los Angeles will look to carry this momentum into the upcoming matchup as they seek to extend their playoff run.