Los Angeles Lakers lost back-to-back games for the first time in two months, trailing 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals as the series moves to Los Angeles for games 3-4. LeBron James looked hot in Game 2 Thursday and appeared to have pinched his injured foot towards the end of the game. He is expected to play Saturday, but how effective he will be could decide the Lakers’ longevity this postseason.
For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokić continues to provide stunning stats with another triple-double (23 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists), his fourth straight game with one. Jamal Murray looked like the 2020 Bubble version of himself in Game 2, and his skill is badly needed for the top seed to advance to the NBA Finals.
Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets takes on Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 at the Ball Arena on May 18, 2023 in Denver. (AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
How to watch nuggets at the Lakers
WHO: The No. 1-seeded Denver Nuggets versus the No. 7-seeded Los Angeles Lakers
What: Western Conference Finals Game 2 (Nuggets lead, 2-0)
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
If: Saturday, 8:30 p.m. ET
TV: ABC