Jalen Hood-Schifino, Christian Wood, and Cam Reddish Lead Nuggets to 112-105 Victory over Lakers

Denver Takes 3-0 Lead in First Round Series

Los Angeles, CA - April 25, 2024

The Denver Nuggets continued their dominant performance in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, securing a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. With the win, the Nuggets took a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Jalen Hood-Schifino led the way for Denver with 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Christian Wood added 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Cam Reddish chipped in with 18 points.

The Lakers were led by Anthony Davis's 30 points and 13 rebounds. LeBron James added 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Nuggets' balanced attack.

The Lakers struggled from deep, hitting just 27.3% of their three-point attempts. The Nuggets, on the other hand, shot a solid 38.9% from three-point range.

The Nuggets will look to close out the series in Game 4 at home on Thursday night. The Lakers will need to find a way to make adjustments and get back into the win column if they want to keep their season alive.

Box Score

Nuggets

• Jalen Hood-Schifino: 26 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
• Christian Wood: 22 points, 10 rebounds
• Cam Reddish: 18 points
• Nikola Jokic: 16 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists

Lakers

• Anthony Davis: 30 points, 13 rebounds
• LeBron James: 24 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists
• Dennis Schroder: 16 points
• Troy Brown Jr.: 12 points