Denver Nuggets Pull Away from Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3
Nuggets Clinch Series Win with Convincing 119-108 Victory
Jalen Hood-Schifino Leads the Way with 30 Points
Denver, CO (4/22/2024) - The Denver Nuggets have taken a commanding 3-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers, after a convincing 119-108 victory in Game 3 on Saturday night at Ball Arena. Jalen Hood-Schifino led the charge for the Nuggets with a game-high 30 points, shooting 12-of-20 from the field and adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Christian Wood (26 points, 12 rebounds) and Cam Reddish (22 points, 7 rebounds) also contributed heavily as the Nuggets shot an impressive 52.2% from the field and held the Lakers to just 43.7% shooting. The Lakers, who were led by Anthony Davis' 24 points and 12 rebounds, struggled to keep up with the Nuggets' offensive firepower. LeBron James was held to just 18 points on 7-of-21 shooting, and Russell Westbrook had 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists but turned the ball over 6 times. The Nuggets took control of the game early, building a 10-point lead after the first quarter. They extended their lead to 16 points at halftime and never looked back, eventually winning by a comfortable 11-point margin. The Lakers now face an uphill battle, needing to win four straight games to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Game 4 of the series will be played in Denver on Monday night at 9:00 PM ET.
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