Austin Reaves treated Ball Arena like his personal practice gym as the Lakers stormed back and stunned the Nuggets late Sunday night in overtime.
The Nuggets blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead, then couldn’t muster any offense in overtime, falling 146-141 to the Lakers.
The only solace to be taken among the loud Lakers cheers was that the result ultimately didn’t matter. As the Lakers’ season ended, the Nuggets’ second season was just beginning.
By virtue of Utah’s win over Portland, and Golden State’s victory over New Orleans, the No. 6 Nuggets were locked into a first-round matchup against the No.