NBA playoff updates: Nuggets pull away, beat Lakers

Austin Reeves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of game 3 of a Western Western Conference finals NBA playoff basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

By James H. Williams | jhwilliams@scng.com |

PUBLISHED: May 20, 2023 at 5:12 p.m. | UPDATED: May 20, 2023 at 8:21 p.m.

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers return home for the next two games against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference finals. The Nuggets lead the best-of-seven series 2-0. Game 3 begins on Saturday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m. (ABC, Ch. 7).

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James H. Williams | Assistant Sports Editor - Digital

James H. Williams joined the Southern California News Group in 2013 with a passion for sports, social media and journalism that has led to his role as an Assistant Sports Editor with an emphasis on digital content. When covering a local sporting event, he can be found roaming the sidelines and at the snack bar during halftime. Williams also covers the UCLA football team (since 2019), esports and other entertainment-related events for the group.

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