AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets dishes a nifty pass to Jerami Grant (9) as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) of the Los Angeles Lakers defends during the third quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets scores over Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers on a putback after Davis successfully defended Paul Millsap (4) moments before during the third quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJerami Grant (9) of the Denver Nuggets runs the break against LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis (3) during the third quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJerami Grant (9) of the Denver Nuggets is greeted by the bench after going on a streak to keep the Nuggets ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers play during the third quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers before the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets kneels for the national anthem before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMembers of the Los Angeles Lakers kneel for the national anthem before the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAnthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers takes it to the hoop against Jerami Grant (9) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers works in transition as Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets and Jerami Grant (9) defend during the first quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets wrangles the ball as Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers hits the floor during the first quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) of the Los Angeles Lakers kets run over by Paul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets after Millsap scored over him during the first quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAnthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers passes over Paul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers match up during the second quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets wins a loose ball away from Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs a rebound away from Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Malone of the Denver Nuggets and Monte Morris (11) greet Nikola Jokic (15) during a timeout against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers passes to Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers as Jamal Murray (27) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defend during the first quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers looks for a foul call after Kyle Kuzma (0) took contact while making a three against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets sits on the floor after taking contact from Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers kicks it to Kyle Kuzma (0) for a three as Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets defends during the first quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAnthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers is defended by Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets and Jerami Grant (9) during the second quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDanny Green (14) of the Los Angeles Lakers fouls Jerami Grant (9) of the Denver Nuggets as Anthony Davis (3) provides help defense during the second quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Dwight Howard (39) of the Los Angeles Lakers tangle as Monte Morris (11) takes the ball during the second quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRajon Rondo (9) of the Los Angeles Lakers works as Michael Porter Jr. (1), Nikola Jokic (15), Torrey Craig (3) and Jerami Grant (9) of the Denver Nuggets all collapse on him during the first quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAnthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers drives on Paul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDwight Howard (39) of the Los Angeles Lakers tips the ball over Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMonte Morris (11) of the Denver Nuggets watches LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets drives as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) of the Los Angeles Lakers defends during the second quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets forces a turnover by Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDwight Howard (39) of the Los Angeles Lakers scores over Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPaul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets and Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers get tangled during the third quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball as Kyle Kuzma (0) of the Los Angeles Lakers guards during the fourth quarter of Denver's 114-106 win at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJerami Grant (9) of the Denver Nuggets scores over Anthony Davis (3) and LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRajon Rondo (9) of the Los Angeles Lakers drives up court after making a steal on Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of Denver's 114-106 win at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRajon Rondo (9) of the Los Angeles Lakers fouls Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets as Alex Caruso (4) helps defend during the fourth quarter of Denver's 114-106 win at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets takes a moment after taking contact against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of Denver's 114-106 win at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Malone of the Denver Nuggets watches the action against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of Denver's 114-106 win at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJerami Grant (9) of the Denver Nuggets hits a floater over LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of Denver's 114-106 win at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets hits a dagger three over Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of Denver's 114-106 win at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets and Paul Millsap (4) celebrate a win agains the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of Denver's 114-106 win at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets gets high fives after hitting a dagger three over Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of Denver's 114-106 win at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers leaves the floor at the end of the fourth quarter of Denver's 114-106 win at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
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Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets dishes a nifty pass to Jerami Grant (9) as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) of the Los Angeles Lakers defends during the third quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 114-106 in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. Now down 2-1, the Nuggets will try and even the series up Thursday night.
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