In the Western Conference playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, LeBron James scored thirty points to help the Los Angeles Lakers avoid elimination in the first round.

James, a four-time NBA champion, and Anthony Davies, who finished with 25 points and 23 rebounds in the 119-108 victory in Los Angeles, both performed admirably.

The Lakers defeated the Nuggets for the first time since December 2022, snapping their 11-game winning streak in the series.

James told reporters, “We’ve given ourselves another lifeline, and it’s a one-game series for us.”

The defending champion, who leads the best-of-seven series 3-1, could win the series at home on Monday in Game 5. Game 5 is scheduled for Denver.

We recognize and appreciate that Monday’s game is the most crucial of the season for us. James continued, “It’s that point where you lose and you’re done.

The two-time MVP Nikola Jokić recorded his second series triple-double. In his stats, he had 14 rebounds, 14 assists, and 33 points.

In other news, the Boston Celtics won Game 3 of the series with a 104-84 victory over the Miami Heat.

After winning 106-85 on Saturday, the Oklahoma City Thunder moved atop the New Orleans Pelicans series 3-0. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic tied the Cleveland Cavaliers series 2-2 with a 112-89 victory.