Denver Nuggets Focused on Vanquishing LeBron James and Lakers, Not Ghosts of the Past

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets pushes against Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half in Los Angeles on Oct. 30, 2022. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

DENVER—If the Denver Nuggets can continue their dominance at Ball Arena, they‘ll not only conquer LeBron James and Anthony Davis but they’ll also vanquish the ghosts of their horrendous playoff performances against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Nuggets have lost all seven playoff series against the Lakers in their history, including inside the NBA bubble in 2020.