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Denver Nuggets complete sweep of Los Angeles Lakers to advance to NBA Finals for first time in franchise history

Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri, on the newest of 2 developments

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The Denver Nuggets rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit to complete a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers with a 113-111 victory on Monday night to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in the franchise’s 47-year history.

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  1. Nuggets on brink of NBA Finals with 119-108 win over Lakers in Game 3

    Headline from KESQ Palm Springs ·

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    Denver Nuggets complete sweep of Los Angeles Lakers to advance to NBA Finals for first time in franchise history

    Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri ·

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  1. KESQ Palm Springs

    Nuggets on brink of NBA Finals with 119-108 win over Lakers in Game 3 (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nikola Jokic was far from his usual dominant self while mired in foul trouble, and Jamal Murray cooled off after his scorching first half. The Denver Nuggets’ big early lead disappeared entirely in the fourth quarter of Game 3, and the Lakers’ home…

  2. KRDO

    Nuggets game 3 postgame after win over Lakers (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    The Nuggets beat the Lakers 119-108 to take a 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. No team in NBA history has ever overcome a 3-0 series deficit to win. Denver is now just one win away from sweeping the Lakers, and five total wins from claiming the NBA title. After the game Kentavious

  3. New York Post

    Nuggets push LeBron James and Lakers to brink (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Jamal Murray scored 37 points, Nikola Jokic added 24 points, and the Nuggets rolled to a 3-0 series lead with a 119-108 win over the host Lakers.

  4. Foxla

    NBA Playoffs: Nuggets look to sweep Lakers in Game 4 (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Denver can secure a spot in the NBA Finals as early as Monday night, if the Nuggets beat the Lakers and finish off what would be a four-game sweep.

  5. Axios

    Nuggets sweep the Lakers to earn first ever NBA Finals berth (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    Denver completed the sweep of the Lakers on Monday night and are four wins away from a championship.

  6. Colorado Public Radio

    Nuggets sweep Lakers, launching Denver to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history (opens Colorado Public Radio)

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    Colorado Public Radio's feed description

    The Denver Nuggets won Game 4 of the Western Conference 113-111.

  7. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Denver Nuggets complete sweep of Los Angeles Lakers to advance to NBA Finals for first time in franchise history (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The Denver Nuggets rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit to complete a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers with a 113-111 victory on Monday night to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in the franchise’s 47-year history.

  8. France 24

    Jokic outduels LeBron as Nuggets reach NBA Finals for first time (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Nikola Jokic outdueled LeBron James as the Denver Nuggets completed a 4-0 Western Conference championship sweep over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise…

  9. Washington Times

    Jokic leads Denver Nuggets past LeBron’s Lakers 113-111, into their first NBA Finals (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Denver Nuggets advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in team history Monday night, sweeping the Western Conference finals with a 113-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

  10. New York Post

    Nuggets advance to franchise’s first NBA Finals after sweeping Lakers (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Nuggets are in the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

  11. The Daily Caller

    LeBron James, LA Lakers Eliminated From Playoffs After 4-0 Sweep; Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets Advance To NBA Finals (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs after being swept by the Denver Nuggets, 4-0, in the Western Finals.

  12. France 24

    Denver Nuggets oust Lakers to reach NBA Finals for first time (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Nikola Jokic led a second-half fightback as the Denver Nuggets completed a 4-0 Western Conference championship sweep over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in…

  13. CBS News

    Nuggets sweep Lakers; move onto NBA Finals despite LeBron's 40-point game (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Despite having five personal fouls, two-time MVP Nikola Jokic had yet another triple-double, putting up 30 points with 14 rebounds and 13 assists as the Nuggets ended the Lakers season.

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