The Nuggets will be thinking sweep when they face the Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Denver has gotten out to a historically commanding 3-0 series lead over Los Angeles in the series, looking the part of the West's top seed in each game. Led by the duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, the Nuggets are just one win away from the first NBA Finals berth in franchise history.
Things won't come easy, though, as Anthony Davis, LeBron James and the Lakers put up a fight in Games 1 through 3. Los Angeles realizes that it's now or never and will look to make Denver a bit uncomfortable by at least extending the series by one game.
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"Just gotta get one," James said of LA's mindset after losing in Game 3. "One at a time. So, focus on Game 4. That's all you can really think about. I mean, obviously, this game is over and done with. We had some opportunities, but we didn't come through.
"Just get ready for Monday. Just gotta get one. One-game series for us."
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know in order to watch Game 4 between Los Angeles and Denver.
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What time is Lakers vs. Nuggets tonight?
- Date: Monday, May 22
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Game 4 of Lakers vs. Nuggets will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. local time) on Monday, May 22. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
What channel is Lakers vs. Nuggets on?
- Date: Monday, May 22
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 4 of Lakers vs. Nuggets will air on ESPN. Mike Breen will handle play-by-play duties alongside analysts Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy. Lisa Salters will report from the sideline.
Viewers in the United States can also stream Lakers vs. Nuggets on Sling TV.
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Lakers vs. Nuggets odds
Despite facing a 3-0 series deficit, Los Angeles enters Monday's Game 4 as a 3.5-point favorite.
| Lakers | Nuggets | |
| Spread | -3.5 | +3.5 |
| Moneyline | -165 | +135 |
For the full market, check out BetMGM.
Lakers vs. Nuggets schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the 2023 Western Conference Finals:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| May 16 | Nuggets 132, Lakers 126 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 18 | Nuggets 108, Lakers 103 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 20 | Nuggets 119, Lakers 108 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| May 22 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. at Lakers | ESPN |
| May 24 | Game 5* | 8:30 p.m. at Nuggets | ESPN |
| May 26 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. at Lakers | ESPN |
| May 28 | Game 7* | 8:30 p.m. at Nuggets | ESPN |
*If necessary
