NBA Odds: Nuggets at Lakers Game 4 Predictions
Denver on the Brink of History, Lakers Aim to Force Game 5
Game 4 Preview and Betting Picks
The Denver Nuggets are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history, while the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to force a Game 5 in the Western Conference Finals with a victory on Saturday night. The Lakers are currently favored by 3.5 points at home, according to USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports.
The Nuggets have been the better team in the series thus far, winning the first two games at home and taking a 3-0 lead after a 114-106 victory in Game 3 on Thursday night. Nikola Jokic has been a force for Denver, averaging 30.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 9.0 assists in the series. Jamal Murray has also been a key contributor, averaging 20.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.
The Lakers, meanwhile, have struggled to find their rhythm in the playoffs and have now lost eight of their last 10 games. LeBron James has been the lone bright spot for Los Angeles, averaging 28.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 9.8 assists in the series. However, he has not received enough help from his teammates, and the Lakers have been inconsistent on both ends of the floor.
Game 4 is a must-win for the Lakers, and they will need to play their best game of the series to avoid falling further behind. The Nuggets are a confident team right now, and they will be looking to close out the series on Saturday night. However, the Lakers are still the defending champions, and they have the experience and talent to make a comeback.
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