The Nuggets didn't have a good showing in game 1 but played a much more competitive game 2. In the first game of the series, the Nuggets played a strong 4th quarter but it was unfortunately in garbage time. The Denver Nuggets were on the verge of tying this series 1-1 but lost to the Lakers after Anthony Davis hit a 3 point buzzer-beater.
The Nuggets have now had a strong finish in both of their games in this series and I expect them to finish strong once again to cover the spread once again. After losing to a buzzer-beater, I'm still not sold on the idea that the Nuggets can win considering the lakers went cold allowing Dever to go on a 9-0 run before Davis put an end to the game.
Denver Nuggets:
Record 46-27
PPG 111.3
OPPG 109.2
Los Angeles Lakers:
Record 52-19
PPG 113.4
OPPG 107.6