Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers 9/20/20 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Game Two of the Western Conference Finals will take place on Sunday night, when the Denver Nuggets look to even the series against the Los Angeles Lakers. On Friday, Denver was overmatched during a 126-114 loss against Los Angeles. The third-seeded Nuggets missed 17 of their 26 three-point attempts and turned the ball over 18 times in defeat.

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led Denver with 21 points apiece on a combined 15-for-26 shooting performance. Michael Porter Jr. added 14 points and ten rebounds off the bench for the Nuggets.

The Los Angeles Lakers were surprised to not see the Clippers in the Western Conference Finals and took full advantage. In Game One, Los Angeles outscored Denver by 13 points in the second and third quarters to pull away for an easy victory. The top-seeded Lakers assisted on 33 of their 44 made field goals and shot a sizzling 53 percent overall.

Los Angeles F Anthony Davis poured in a game-high 37 points on 12-for-21 shooting and pulled down ten boards. MVP runner-up LeBron James chipped in 15 points and 12 assists for the Lakers.