Game 4 takeaways: Lakers finally met Nuggets' force with force

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A look at how the Lakers staved off elimination Saturday night, from the big games of LeBron James and Anthony Davis to the contributions of role players.

Here are five takeaways from the Lakers’ 119-108 win against Denver in Game 4: The Lakers staved off elimination by playing their most complete game of the playoffs in a wire-to-wire win against the Nuggets. For the fourth straight game, they led by double digits, but for the first time against Denver, they held that lead. “We knew they were going to make a couple of runs, a prideful, championship team. … We had some unfortunate fouls, some unfortunate turnovers.

If I see an open floor if I get a rebound, pushing it. Being aggressive in those moments.” Despite strong numbers throughout the series, James at times has had uneven performances on the defensive end. Aaron Gordon, in particular, was a thorn in his side in Game 3, with 29 points, beating James backdoor when his energy shifted to another attacker. On Saturday, Gordon was a non-factor with James more energetic on the defensive end.

 

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