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Will the Denver Nuggets Extend Their Winning Streak Against Los Angeles Lakers?

As the Denver Nuggets gear up to face the Los Angeles Lakers, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying encounter. The Nuggets have been on a roll, and their recent performances suggest they're not ready to slow down.


DENVER, CO - APRIL 20: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #5 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during Round 1 Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2024 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

In their last meeting against the Lakers at Ball Arena, the Nuggets emerged victorious with a score of 114-103. This win was characterized by a balanced attack and an impressive display of efficiency on both ends of the court. With 27 assists reflecting their unselfish playstyle and a solid defensive effort that led to 7 steals, it's clear that teamwork is at the heart of this squad's success.


The bench also played a pivotal role in securing that win, contributing 17 points and showing just how deep this team's talent runs. Moreover, with fast break points sitting at 21 compared to the Lakers' 14, it was evident that Denver capitalized on every opportunity to push the pace.


DENVER, CO - APRIL 20: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during Round 1 Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2024 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Looking back further into their season performance adds more layers to this narrative. Against Memphis Grizzlies on April 14th in Memphis, DEN showcased its offensive firepower by racking up an impressive tally of 126 points. Their bench exploded for an incredible contribution of 52 points in this game – a testament to their depth and ability to maintain intensity throughout.


Even when faced with adversity against San Antonio Spurs just one day prior on April 13th in San Antonio where they narrowly lost by one point (120-121), DEN demonstrated resilience. They fought hard until the final buzzer – something they'll surely bring into their upcoming game against LAL.


DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 20: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers falls to the court against Aaron Gordon #50 of the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter during game one of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 20, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

While LAL has shown moments of brilliance throughout their season as well – like shooting an exceptional free throw percentage (90 percent) or maintaining control for over half of their previous game time against DEN – they've struggled with consistency which could be exploited by a well-oiled machine like DEN.


With all eyes set on Ball Arena once again for another chapter in this exciting matchup scheduled for April 22nd at 8:00 PM MDT, fans can expect nothing less than high-intensity basketball from two teams eager to assert dominance over each other. For those unable to attend in person, TNT will broadcast what is sure not only be another thrilling contest but also potentially another showcase event where Denver looks continue its winning ways while sending out strong message about who reigns supreme out West.

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