Lakers Avoid 1st-Round Elimination With a 119–108 Win Over Champion Denver

Lakers Avoid 1st-Round Elimination With a 119–108 Win Over Champion Denver
LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot against the Denver Nuggets in the first half during game four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs in Los Angeles on April 27, 2024. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
The Associated Press
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Lakers finally cracked the Denver Nuggets’ mastery of this rivalry and extended their playoff lives for at least another game.

To absolutely nobody’s surprise, LeBron James led the way.