Ten years after winning their most recent title, the Los Angeles Lakers once again find themselves in the NBA Finals after defeating the Denver Nuggets in a hard-fought Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
After falling behind early in the first quarter, the Lakers picked it up on both ends and never looked back. Denver threatened on several occasions in the second half, but a huge fourth quarter from LeBorn James put them away.
Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic were stifled by the Laker defense, and role players stepped up when called upon. It was a great team win and a sign that they are more than ready to take on whoever they play in the Finals.