Jalen Hood-Schifino, Christian Wood, Cam Reddish: WEB Box Score for Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game

May 22, 2023

ESPN

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 114-103, in a Western Conference playoff game on Monday night. Jalen Hood-Schifino led the Nuggets with 25 points, while Christian Wood added 22 points and 10 rebounds. Cam Reddish scored 19 points for the Lakers.

The Nuggets took control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Lakers 35-20. Hood-Schifino and Wood were both key contributors in the quarter, scoring 12 and 10 points, respectively. The Lakers fought back in the third quarter, but the Nuggets held on to their lead and won the game.

Murray was the catalyst for the Nuggets in the fourth quarter. He scored 12 points in the quarter, including a pair of three-pointers. The Lakers were unable to keep up with the Nuggets' offense and fell to 1-1 in the playoffs.

The Nuggets will host the Lakers in Game 2 of the series on Wednesday night. The Lakers will need to find a way to stop Murray and the Nuggets' offense in order to tie the series.