The first round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets was one that was highly contested throughout. While many expected the Lakers to run past the Nuggets with relative ease, George Karl’s team showed unbelievable resiliency and forced the Lakers to the brink of elimination.
Here’s a look back at all seven games of the series, and complete highlights from each.
Game 1: Lakers 103, Nuggets 88
httpvhd://youtu.be/cfAcjN04Eo4
Game 2: Lakers 104, Nuggets 100
httpvhd://youtu.be/dsiJYyEtRFQ
Game 3: Nuggets 99, Lakers 84
httpvhd://youtu.be/T1-1cnGTk9g
Game 4: Lakers 92, Nuggets 88
httpvhd://youtu.be/2Wq6Ssl5qBA
Game 5: Nuggets 102, Lakers 99
httpvhd://youtu.be/mj8QVgOTCPw
Game 6: Nuggets 113, Lakers 96
httpvhd://youtu.be/GwUEouQusGg
Game 7: Lakers 96, Nuggets 87
httpvhd://youtu.be/7Q9IO69K65E
The Lakers will now advance to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semi-Finals.