Denver Nuggets defeat Los Angeles Lakers to reach NBA Finals (16 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Denver Nuggets defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 113-111 in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Monday. The Nuggets swept the Lakers to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone (C) raises the Western Conference trophy after eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs in Game 4 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on May 22, 2023. The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 113-111. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (C) holds the Magic Johnson trophy upon winning the Western Conference finals MVP award. Jokic totaled 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists in Game 4. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (L) and Lakers forward LeBron James get into a shoving match while battling for position under the basket during the first half. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Jokic (R) scores over Lakers forward Rui Hachimura during the second half. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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