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Denver Advances to NBA Finals After Game 4 Victory Over Lakers

Nuggets Beat Lakers in Game 4, Secure Series Win

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 113-111 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night, securing their spot in the NBA Finals. The victory gives the Nuggets their first trip to the NBA Finals since 2009.

Nuggets Overcome Lakers' Second-Half Surge

The Lakers, led by LeBron James' 26 points, trailed by 15 points at halftime but stormed back in the second half. They took a five-point lead with just over three minutes remaining, but the Nuggets responded with a 9-0 run to take the lead for good. Nikola Jokic, who finished with 38 points and 18 rebounds, hit the game-winning jumper with just 0.3 seconds remaining.

Key Takeaways from the Nuggets' Victory

Here are five key takeaways from the Nuggets' Game 4 victory:

• Nikola Jokic is a Superstar: Jokic once again proved his status as one of the best players in the league. He dominated the Lakers in the paint and made game-changing plays down the stretch.
• Nuggets' Defense Holds Strong: Despite the Lakers' second-half surge, the Nuggets' defense held strong when it mattered most. They forced James into a tough shooting night and limited the Lakers' scoring chances in the final minutes.
• Lakers Struggle From Three: The Lakers shot just 23.1% from three-point range, which proved to be a major factor in their loss. The Nuggets, on the other hand, shot 37.5% from beyond the arc.
• Nuggets' Bench Provides Depth: While Jokic was the star of the show, the Nuggets' bench also played a significant role. Monte Morris and Aaron Gordon combined for 29 points and provided valuable minutes.
• Nuggets Secure Home-Court Advantage: By winning Game 4, the Nuggets have secured home-court advantage in the NBA Finals, which will begin on Thursday night.

Nuggets Face Eastern Conference Champions in Finals

The Nuggets will now face either the Miami Heat or the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. The Heat hold a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Game 6 scheduled for Tuesday night.