Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction: The Lakers have no chance of winning

Prediction for the NBA Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers match which will take place on April 23rd. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets didn't play their best in the first half of their opening game against the Lakers, losing by three points. But they crushed their opponents when Michael Malone's team came out in the third quarter. They finished the period 32:18 up, which proved to be the difference. Los Angeles never returned to the game in the final quarter and was outscored 114:103.

Nikola Jokic once again confirmed his status as one of the best basketball players of our time, with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists. But don't forget about Jamal Murray in Denver's lineup. The Canadian went into playoff mode, and although he only made 9 of his 24 field goal attempts, he scored 22 points and had 10 assists.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Nuggets held off Denver in the first half, but Darvin Ham's team seemed to run out of steam in the second half. The Nuggets were quicker in the crucial third quarter and deserved to win.

Regarding personalities, LeBron James scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, but it took him 44.5 minutes on the court. Given his age, it's unlikely that LeBron will last the entire series with Denver in this mode.

Expert Betting Tips

Judging by the first game, the Lakers have no chance of winning this series. If the Lakers lose, even with LeBron on the floor for almost 45 minutes, it's a judgment call. We're also backing Denver in game two. What's more, if the Nuggets can build a lead in Los Angeles, they can close out the series in four games, as they did last season.