The Denver Nuggets clinched a nail-biting 108-106 victory in Game 5 on Monday night, a contest marked by 16 lead changes and 10 ties, culminating in a dramatic NBA playoff finish as Taurean Prince‘s halfcourt attempt missed at the buzzer.
In his reflections on the Nuggets' triumph over the Lakers in Game 5, Nikola Jokic provided insights into the team's resilience and collective effort, particularly throughout the series.
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone had a parting shot at the referees in charge of their 108-106 Game 5 win over the Lakers, sarcastically praising Nikola Jokic for missing 0 free throws on a night he didn't get a single call to send him to the line.
For the second time in as many years, the Denver Nuggets got the best of the Los Angeles Lakers in postseason play. After this year's win, Murray praised James.
The Pelicans and Lakers are going home, while the Celtics are a game away from advancing. Here are three stars from Monday's night of NBA playoff action.
Jamal Murray hit a tiebreaking 14-footer with four seconds left to send the host Denver Nuggets to the Western Conference semifinals with a 108-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of a first-round playoff series on Monday.
Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was forced to exit Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers midway through the first quarter after suffering a sprained left ankle: The Nuggets guard was listed as questionable to return for Game 5 with the ankle sprain.
Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets failed to complete another sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs, losing Game 4 in Hollywood, 119-108, last Saturday.
Without a doubt, the Phoenix Suns have been among the most disappointing teams in the NBA. And that’s basically the polite version. Now, word has it they could fire coach Frank Vogel — after just one season.
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on Saturday evening. Heading into the matchup, the Nuggets had a 3-0 series lead and were on the verge of sweeping the Lakers.
Jim Turvey of the Action Network shares his picks and predictions for the NBA playoff matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, April 27.
Andrew O'Connor-Watts of the Action Network shares his pick and prediction for Thursday night's NBA playoff matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers.