Denver Holds A Commanding 3 0 Lead In The First Round

Nuggets extend winning streak against Lakers to 11 games

Denver holds a commanding 3-0 lead in the first round

Los Angeles has not beaten Denver since March 5, 2019

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-108 in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday night. The Nuggets now hold a commanding 3-0 lead in the series and are one win away from advancing to the second round.

Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. Jamal Murray added 21 points, and Will Barton chipped in 19 points off the bench.

LeBron James led the Lakers with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. Anthony Davis added 23 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Nuggets' balanced attack.

The Lakers have now lost 11 straight games to the Nuggets, including both regular season and playoff games. The last time the Lakers beat the Nuggets was on March 5, 2019.

Game 5 of the series will be played on Tuesday night in Denver. The Nuggets will be looking to close out the series and advance to the second round, while the Lakers will be looking to avoid a sweep.