The Nuggets series showed a major, glaring issue for the Lakers in the match-up between Rui Hachimura and Michael Porter Jr. Let’s take a closer look.
The Los Angeles Lakers put up an even better fight this season against the defending champion Denver Nuggets compared to last postseason, not only in winning a game but also in terms of process and playing style. The purple and gold led for over 60% of the series and had a 20-point lead on the road in Game 2 until collapsing late.