Portland enters the matchup 4–2, led by Deni Avdija (22.7 ppg), Jerami Grant (20.7 ppg), and Jrue Holiday (18.2 ppg, 8.7 apg). The Blazers are a young, scrappy, defense-first group that ranks fifth in the NBA in defensive rating—a strength that could challenge a short-handed Lakers squad and force early miscues and havoc on the defensive end.

Aaron Gordon turns in a playoff career night and Denver finds its A-game to put L.A. on the brink of elimination. Shaun Powell The Nuggets deflate the Lakers with an impressive team effort, getting 20 or more points from 4 players in their Game 3 victory.

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Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors needed an extra period to settle Thursday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. After a hard-fought battle, it was Golden State that prevailed in overtime, 137-131.

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NBA season is here and the Lakers Nation staff has made predictions for the Los Angeles Lakers season and major awards.