Lakers vs Nuggets Predictions for Game 2: Nuggets Expected to Win in Five
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Nuggets Hold Home-Court Advantage, 75-Point Favored in Game 2
The Denver Nuggets are set to host the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night. The Nuggets won Game 1 at home, and they are now 75-point favorites to win in five games, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Lakers have struggled mightily all season long, and they are now facing an uphill battle against a Nuggets team that is playing with a lot of confidence. The Nuggets are led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who is one of the most dominant players in the league. Jokic is averaging 30.8 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 9.7 assists per game this season.
The Lakers will need to find a way to slow down Jokic if they want to have any chance of winning this series. However, that will be a difficult task, as Jokic is one of the most versatile players in the league. He can score from anywhere on the court, and he is also a great passer and rebounder.
The Lakers will also need to hit their shots from the outside in order to win this series. The Nuggets have one of the best defenses in the league, and they will make it difficult for the Lakers to score in the paint. The Lakers will need to get some production from their role players if they want to have any chance of pulling off an upset.
The series is still young, but the Nuggets are clearly the favorites to win. The Lakers will need to play their best basketball in order to have any chance of advancing to the second round of the playoffs.
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