Caldwell-Pope out for the Champs, Gordon with a nice early block and pin, then a nice oop finish. The reason refs miss obvious calls is because they makes them based on player reactions. The Nuggets up 6 at the quarter break, Porter making the shots for Denver. Murray with back to back 3's in the 2nd, the Nuggets take a 10-point lead into halftime. A good deny by Jokic on Davis at the basket and looking to score more in the 3rd, as well as a big contested 3 by him. The Lakers though cut the deficit to 4 going into the 4th. Murray with a deep 3 to beat the shot-clock, Jordan with a nice reverse oop. It's all square late, Murray makes consecutive baskets and Denver closes it out. The Nuggets shot better from the field and 3, with only 7 free-throw attempts. Both teams took care of the ball, the Lakers with just 7 turnovers, Denver +11 on the boards. Murray with 29 points, 11 assists, 7 boards and 2 steals. Poter an efficient 27 points and 8 boards, with just 1 turnover. Jokic 24 points, 9 assists, 13 boards and 3 blocks, but 6 turnovers. For the Lakers, Davis 32 points, 9 boards, 3 steals and 4 blocks, with just 1 turnover. LeBron 25 points, 7 assists and 9 boards.
3. (Den) J. Murray, 2. (Den) M. Porter, 1. (Den) N. Jokic.
3. (Den) J. Murray, 2. (Den) M. Porter, 1. (Den) N. Jokic.