Lakers-Nuggets Game 2 Predictions, Odds, and Expert Analysis
Game Details
The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets will face off in Game 2 of their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series on Monday, April 22nd. The game will be played at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, and is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
Prediction
The Nuggets are a 6.5-point favorite to win Game 2 according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The Nuggets won Game 1 by a score of 122-109 and will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
The Lakers will need to play better in Game 2 if they want to tie the series. The Lakers shot just 41.7% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range in Game 1.
Key Matchup
The key matchup in Game 2 will be between Lakers star LeBron James and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. James is one of the best players in the NBA, but Jokic is the reigning MVP and is having another great season.
Jokic had a triple-double in Game 1 with 21 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists. James had 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists in Game 1.
Expert Analysis
"The Nuggets are the better team and they showed it in Game 1," said ESPN NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith. "The Lakers need to play better in Game 2 if they want to tie the series, but I'm not sure they have enough firepower to beat the Nuggets."
"The Lakers need to get more production from their role players," said Fox Sports NBA analyst Skip Bayless. "Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook need to step up in Game 2 if the Lakers want to have a chance to win the series."
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