Aaron Gordon Leads Nuggets to Brink of Semifinals

Nuggets Win Game 3, Lead Series 2-0

Aaron Gordon stepped up with a dominant performance in Game 3 against the Lakers, scoring 29 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. Nikola Jokic also had a strong game for the Nuggets, contributing 32 points and 12 rebounds. The Nuggets' victory puts them one game away from advancing to the semifinals.

Impressive Nuggets Run

The Nuggets have now won 10 consecutive games, including their first two playoff games against the Lakers. This impressive run has been led by Jokic, who has been averaging 31.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game in the playoffs.

Lakers Facing Elimination

The Lakers, the seven seed in the Western Conference, are now facing elimination in the first round of the playoffs. They will need to win Game 4 on Sunday in order to force a Game 5 back in Denver.