Here the Lakers and Nuggets are again, set to meet again with a chance to reach the NBA Finals on the line. The Lakers and Nuggets split the 2022-23 regular-season series 2-2, with each team winning their games at home. In four games against the Lakers this season, Jokic averaged 23.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 2.3 steals. In his three games against the Nuggets, Davis averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds. Lakers coach Darvin Ham wanted to enjoy his team's victory over the Warriors and wait to talk about game-planning for Jokic.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 14, 2023 13:34 UTC