Video: Lakers Defeat Nuggets in 7-Game First Round Series

Daniel Buerge
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The first round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets was one that was highly contested throughout. While many expected the Lakers to run past the Nuggets with relative ease, George Karl’s team showed unbelievable resiliency and forced the Lakers to the brink of elimination.

Here’s a look back at all seven games of the series, and complete highlights from each.

Game 1: Lakers 103, Nuggets 88

httpvhd://youtu.be/cfAcjN04Eo4

Game 2: Lakers 104, Nuggets 100

httpvhd://youtu.be/dsiJYyEtRFQ

Game 3: Nuggets 99, Lakers 84

httpvhd://youtu.be/T1-1cnGTk9g

Game 4: Lakers 92, Nuggets 88

httpvhd://youtu.be/2Wq6Ssl5qBA

Game 5: Nuggets 102, Lakers 99

httpvhd://youtu.be/mj8QVgOTCPw

Game 6: Nuggets 113, Lakers 96

httpvhd://youtu.be/GwUEouQusGg

Game 7: Lakers 96, Nuggets 87

httpvhd://youtu.be/7Q9IO69K65E

The Lakers will now advance to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semi-Finals.

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