Lakers vs. Nuggets: Denver Dominates Regular Season Series
3-0 Sweep Sets Stage for Playoff Matchup
Game 1 Preview, Odds, and Predictions
The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The two teams met three times during the regular season, with Denver sweeping all three matchups. Here's a recap of the regular season series and a preview of Game 1.
Regular Season Series
The Nuggets won each of the three regular season games against the Lakers by an average of 14.3 points. Nikola Jokic led the way for Denver, averaging 26.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 9.7 assists per game. LeBron James led the Lakers, averaging 25.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game.
Playoff Preview
The Lakers will be looking to break their eight-game losing streak against the Nuggets in the playoffs. SportsLine's computer model has simulated Game 1 of the series 10,000 times, and it gives the Nuggets a 65% chance of winning. The model also projects that Jokic will be the leading scorer in the game, averaging 27.6 points per game.
Odds
- Denver Nuggets -5.5
- Los Angeles Lakers +5.5
- Over/Under: 220.5 points
Prediction
The Nuggets have dominated the Lakers in recent matchups, and they should be favored to win Game 1. Jokic is one of the best players in the league, and he should be too much for the Lakers to handle. The Nuggets should cover the spread and win by at least six points.
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