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Lakers in Peril: On the Verge of a Playoff Sweep

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The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a dire situation as they trail 0-3 in the first-round series against the Denver Nuggets. After a heartbreaking 112-105 loss in Game 3, the Lakers are on the brink of playoff elimination. The Nuggets have been dominant, showcasing their strength and pushing the Lakers to their limits.

Despite the Lakers' efforts, including standout performances by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, they have struggled to contain the relentless offense of the Nuggets. The pressure mounts as the Lakers find themselves in familiar territory, facing the possibility of another playoff sweep.

The NBA world is buzzing with reactions to the Lakers' struggles, with fans and analysts alike questioning the team's ability to turn the series around. Twitter is abuzz with discussions on what went wrong for the Lakers and whether they can stage a comeback against the Nuggets.

As the tension rises, all eyes will be on the pivotal Game 4 where the Lakers must rally to avoid a devastating playoff exit. The stakes are high for the defending champions as they look to salvage their season and mount a comeback against the resilient Nuggets.

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Lakers on the brink of elimination after losing third straight game to ... (CBS Los Angeles)

The Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the second round with a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Lakers losing to Nuggets in Game 3: 'I love you ... (Scores & Odds Hub)

The Denver Nuggets have taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 112-105 victory.

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How to watch tonight's Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA ... (CBS New York)

Here's how to watch Game 3 of the Nuggets vs. Lakers NBA Playoffs series, including livestream options, start times and more.

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All Lakers Expert Predictions For Critical Game 3 vs Denver (Sports Illustrated)

When the Nuggets and Lakers tip off tonight, it will be the single most important game of the Lakers season. Down 0-2 in the series, a loss here tonight ...

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Nuggets vs. Lakers odds, spread, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA ... (CBS sports.com)

SportsLine's model has made its NBA picks and predictions for Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets first round series on Thursday.

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Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Apr 25, 2024 Game Summary (NBA.com)

Lakers eager to solve Nuggets in Game 3. The Los Angeles Lakers will at least return to the comfort of their home fans when they take on the defending ...

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Recap: Lakers On Brink Of Elimination After Dropping Game 3 At ... (LakersNation.com)

After blowing two leads and dropping two close games on the road, the Los Angeles Lakers return home and host the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their first ...

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NBA playoffs: Nuggets erase double-digit deficit (again) to take 3-0 ... (Yahoo Sports)

When you're the Los Angeles Lakers, and your opponent is the Denver Nuggets, déjà vu is the last thing you want. And yet, it's what they got Thursday.

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Nuggets-Lakers: 5 takeaways as Jokic, Gordon step up in Game 3 (NBA.com)

Aaron Gordon turns in a playoff career night and the Nuggets find their its A-game to put the Lakers on the brink of elimination.

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Denver defeats Lakers for 11th straight time, takes 3-0 series lead (Los Angeles Times)

D'Angelo Russell struggles with his shooting and Anthony Davis and LeBron James can't rescue the Lakers in a 112-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3.

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Lakers in familiar territory facing elimination after 112-105 loss to ... (NBC Southern California)

The losing streak reached 11 games on Thursday night after the Nuggets mounted a second-half comeback, defeating the Lakers 112-105 in Game 3 of their...

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Lakers falter again, on brink of another playoff sweep to Nuggets ... (ESPN)

With the Lakers in another 3-0 hole to the Nuggets, LeBron James said the pressure the team is facing "is what the postseason is about."

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Nuggets 112-105 Lakers (26 Apr, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (AU) (ESPN Australia)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game from 26 April 2024 on ESPN (AU).

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Lakers' 11th loss in a row to Nuggets leaves them on brink of playoff ... (Scores & Odds Hub)

LeBron James and other members of the Lakers offered insight into their vexing 11-game losing streak to defending NBA world champion Denver Nuggets.

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Nuggets 112-105 Lakers (26 Apr, 2024) Game Recap - - ESPN (SG) (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game from 26 April 2024 on - ESPN (SG).

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Lakers' struggles against Nuggets continue as Denver takes ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Lakers find themselves in a familiar hole versus the reigning champions and can't seem to find a way out.

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Video: LeBron James, Anthony Davis React to Lakers Facing ... (Bleacher Report)

The Los Angeles Lakers, yet again, have fallen into an 0-3 playoff deficit against the Denver Nuggets, this time in the first round of the NBA playoffs. A…

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Predicting Which Lakers Will Pick Up 2024-25 Options (Sports Illustrated)

Others include Christian Wood, Jaxson Hayes and Cam Reddish. The Lakers roster may look a little different come next season but it also depends on who the head ...

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Lakers' offense stalls again as Denver takes commanding 3-0 series ... (Spectrum News)

Another poor second half led to another loss to the Denver Nuggets, 112-105, in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs Thursday at Crypto.com Arena.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Lakers losing to Nuggets in Game 3: 'I love you ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Denver Nuggets have taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 112-105 victory.

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Nuggets on brink of sweeping LeBron James, Lakers after winning ... (FOXSports.com)

The Denver Nuggets are one win away from a second-round berth following a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series.

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Lakers Rumors: D'Angelo Russell 'Likely' to Opt Out of Contract, Hit ... (Bleacher Report)

As the Los Angeles Lakers attempt to pull off a miracle against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference playoffs to keep their season alive, D'Angelo…

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Analysis | LeBron James and the Lakers are coming apart at the ... (The Washington Post)

The Lakers have no answers for the defending champion Nuggets in their first-round NBA playoff series, and they are one loss away from elimination.

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Nuggets domination: Breezing by Lakers again, Jokić's style and D ... (The Athletic)

The Nuggets are on the verge of sweeping LeBron and company out of the playoffs for a second consecutive season.

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Imagining LA Lakers' Path Forward Without LeBron James (Bleacher Report)

The last two years have proved the Los Angeles Lakers cannot match up against the Denver Nuggets. L.A. was also inconsistent throughout the year, with some…

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For Lakers and Darvin Ham, another blown lead to Nuggets leaves ... (The Athletic)

The Lakers are a game away from being eliminated after the Nuggets stretched their winning streak to an incredible 11 games.

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Lakers' offense stalls again as Denver takes commanding 3-0 series ... (Spectrum News 1)

Another poor second half led to another loss to the Denver Nuggets, 112-105, in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs Thursday at Crypto.com Arena.

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Why The Denver Nuggets Have Completely Owned The Lakers For ... (Forbes)

Nuggets defeat Lakers 112-105 and take a 3-0 lead in first round. Los Angeles, CA - April 25:Nuggets Nikola Jokic, [+][-] ...

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Lakers on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss to Denver Nuggets (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

Part of that competitive basketball comes from LeBron James' leadership. Michael Malone had nothing but praise when asked about King James' greatness. "The fact ...

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Lakers takeaways: Another bad shooting night, Darvin Ham hears it ... (Yahoo Sports)

Five takeaways from the Lakers' 112-105 loss in Game 3 of their first-round series with the Nuggets that put L.A. on the verge of elimination.

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Lakers News: Darvin Ham Reveals Whether Or Not He'll Bench ... (Sports Illustrated)

Will D'Angelo Russell suffer the same fate in tomorrow's Game 4 that he did in the Western Conference Finals?

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Nuggets 112-105 Lakers (Apr 25, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game from April 25, 2024 on ESPN.

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Lakers' Ham not changing lineup as Nuggets eye sweep in Game 4 ... (ESPN Australia)

Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he will keep the same starting five as Los Angeles looks to prevent a series sweep against Denver in Game 4 on Saturday.

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Lakers hoping they can flip the script, avoid being swept by Nuggets ... (OCRegister)

EL SEGUNDO — Even though the details in each game of the first-round playoff series between the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets differ slightly, the bigger ...

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Lakers' Ham not changing lineup as Nuggets eye sweep in Game 4 ... (ESPN)

Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he will keep the same starting five as Los Angeles looks to prevent a series sweep against Denver in Game 4 on Saturday.

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Lakers News: LeBron James, Anthony Davis Explain Mentality ... (Sports Illustrated)

In the 151 prior times it's happened during an NBA playoff series, no team has ever managed to rally all the way back to win when down 0-3 in a series.

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Nuggets psyching themselves up to sweep Lakers: “It's a hell of a ... (Canon City Daily Record)

“We had to win four close-out games to win the championship last year, so our guys understand that,” coach Michael Malone said from the team's hotel. “This will ...

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