Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets prepares for the Los Angeles Lakers before the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers square off during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets bodies Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets and Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers vie for a rebound during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets runs like Superman to the defensive end against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) and Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets defend Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets vies for a rebound against D'Angelo Russell (1), Jarred Vanderbilt (2) and LeBron James (6) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone speaks to his players during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets and Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers wrestle for a loose ball as Jamal Murray (27) joins from the top rope during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets drives on D'Angelo Russell (1) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) and Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets defend Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets passes between Rui Hachimura (28) and LeBron James (6) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets鈥� 119-108 Western Conference Finals Game 3 win at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Denver took a 3-0 series lead with the win. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jeff Green (32) of the Denver Nuggets hammers LeBron James (6) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham and Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone go head to head during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets works against Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets drives between D'Angelo Russell (1) and LeBron James (6) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets runs in transition against Austin Reaves (15), Anthony Davis (3) and LeBron James (6) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Jarred Vanderbilt (2) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets converts over Rui Hachimura (28) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Los Angeles Lakers fan and actor Jack Nicholson watches the action against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Austin Reaves (15) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Austin Reaves (15) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jeff Green (32) of the Denver Nuggets fouls LeBron James (6) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets defends Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets laughs after missing a shot as he scorches the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Murray finished with 37 points. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers blocks Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers runs back to the defensive end against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for an off-ball foul after running over Austin Reaves (15) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets pump fakes Dennis Schroder (17) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Michael Porter Jr. (1) and Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets go for a rebound over Jarred Vanderbilt (2) and Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Austin Reaves (15) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference finals game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets passes as D'Angelo Russell (1) of the Los Angeles Lakers defends during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets and Michael Porter Jr. (1) run in transition against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets scores on Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets argues with referee Mark Lindsay (29) after being called for a foul against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets sits on the bench after getting into foul trouble against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets works an athletic posture against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets鈥� 119-108 Western Conference Finals Game 3 win at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Denver took a 3-0 series lead with the win. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Rui Hachimura (28) and Dennis Schroder (17) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Anthony Davis (3) and Rui Hachimura (28) of the Los Angeles Lakers collapse on him in the paint during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets鈥� 119-108 Western Conference Finals Game 3 win at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Denver took a 3-0 series lead with the win. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets blows up LeBron James (6) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone works as Jamal Murray (27) locks up Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs a rebound over Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15), Jamal Murray (27) and Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets react to a foul call against Murray on Dennis Schroder (17) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets and Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers vie for a rebound during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) and Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets defends Austin Reaves (15) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Dennis Schroder (17) of the Los Angeles Lakers defends during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets runs the defensive unit against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets鈥� 119-108 Western Conference Finals Game 3 win at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Denver took a 3-0 series lead with the win. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets vies for a rebound against D'Angelo Russell (1), Jarred Vanderbilt (2) and LeBron James (6) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets finishes over Dennis Schroder (17) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the Western Conference finals game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- LeBron James (6) of the Los Angeles Lakers looks up at a replay alongside Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Aaron Gordon (50) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets embrace after the fourth quarter of the Nuggets鈥� 119-108 Western Conference Finals Game 3 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Denver took a 3-0 series lead with the win. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets prepares for the Los Angeles Lakers before the first quarter of the Western Conference Finals Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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The Denver Nuggets take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals with a stunning 119-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
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