Lakers Fourth-Quarter Rally Falls Short in 114-106 Loss to Nuggets
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What Time is Lakers vs. Nuggets?
The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets faced off in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Friday, May 20, at 9:22 PM ET.
The game was broadcast live on ESPN PH, with live updates and highlights available on the ESPN website and app.
Lakers' Fourth-Quarter Rally Comes Up Just Short
The Lakers trailed by 15 points heading into the fourth quarter, but they rallied back to cut the deficit to just four points with less than three minutes remaining.
However, the Nuggets were able to hold on for a 114-106 victory, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
LeBron James led the Lakers with 30 points, while Anthony Davis added 23 points and 12 rebounds.
Nikola Jokic had a triple-double for the Nuggets with 22 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists.
What the Lakers Said After Losing Game 3
After the game, Lakers coach Frank Vogel said his team "showed great fight" but ultimately "came up a little bit short."
"We had our chances to win the game," Vogel said. "We just didn't make enough plays down the stretch."
James said the Lakers need to "stay together" and "figure out a way to get a win" in Game 4.
"We're not going to give up," James said. "We're going to keep fighting."
The Lakers will host the Nuggets in Game 4 on Sunday, May 22, at 9:00 PM ET.
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