Denver Nuggets

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Denver Nuggets Dominate Lakers, Lead 3-0 in Series

Aaron Gordon - Denver Nuggets - LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers - Michael Malone - NBA Playoffs - Nikola Jokic

Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic lead the Denver Nuggets to a commanding 3-0 series lead against the Lakers. Find out how they made NBA Playoff history!

The Denver Nuggets are on fire, led by Aaron Gordon's impressive performance with 29 points and 15 rebounds, alongside Nikola Jokic's 24 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists. Their stellar play has brought them to the brink of a sweep against the Lakers, dominating the court and squashing all hope for Los Angeles.

In a thrilling Game 3, the Nuggets showcased their resilience, rallying back from a double-digit deficit for the third consecutive game. Aaron Gordon shined with a career-high in playoff scoring, while Jokic narrowly missed a triple-double, securing a 112-105 victory over the Lakers.

The series has seen the Nuggets make cool NBA history, achieving a third straight win over LeBron James and the Lakers in impressive comeback fashion. Their performance has not only put them in a commanding position but also solidified their reputation as a formidable force in the playoffs.

As the Nuggets continue their quest for a sweep, fans are eagerly anticipating the next game as they witness the team's exceptional display of talent and determination. Gordon and Jokic's outstanding leadership on the court has not only propelled them to a 3-0 series lead but has also captivated basketball enthusiasts worldwide.

In a remarkable turn of events, the Nuggets' victory over the Lakers in Game 3 marks the team's third consecutive comeback win, making NBA Playoff history with their extraordinary performance. Aaron Gordon's standout play and Nikola Jokic's near-triple-double have cemented their status as key players in the Nuggets' pursuit of greatness.

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Gordon, Jokic lead Nuggets to brink of a sweep with win over Lakers ... (TSN)

Aaron Gordon had 29 points and 15 rebounds, Nikola Jokic added 24 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the ...

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The Denver Nuggets Squash All Hope in Los Angeles - DNVR Sports (DNVR)

Anthony Davis scored 10 points in the first four minutes, and Nikola Jokiฤ‡ committed two quick fouls. But Michael Malone trusted Jokiฤ‡ to navigate the foul ...

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Lakers on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss to Denver Nuggets (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

Part of that competitive basketball comes from LeBron James' leadership. Michael Malone had nothing but praise when asked about King James' greatness. "The fact ...

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PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets beat Los Angeles Lakers 112-105 in ... (The Denver Post)

The Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-105 in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles ...

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Lakers in familiar territory facing elimination after 112-105 loss to ... (NBC Southern California)

The losing streak reached 11 games on Thursday night after the Nuggets mounted a second-half comeback, defeating the Lakers 112-105 in Game 3 of their...

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Aaron Gordon goes big to give Denver Nuggets a 3-0 series lead ... (Colorado Springs Gazette)

LOS ANGELES โ€“ There was increased opportunity for Aaron Gordon in Game 3, and Denver's glue guy took advantage in the Nuggets' 112-105 win over the Lakers ...

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Nuggets Make Cool NBA History With Game 3 Win Over LeBron ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Nuggets defeated the Lakers in comeback fashion for a third straight time on Thursday night, making NBA Playoff history in the process.

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Nuggets rally from double-digit deficit in third consecutive game to ... (The Denver Post)

Aaron Gordon set a career-high for scoring in a playoff game with 29. Nikola Jokic narrowly missed a triple-double as the Nuggets won, 112-105, to take a ...

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