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Following the Lakers' narrow 132-126 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals,

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the Lakers' star player LeBron James expressed his disbelief at the missed opportunity to win

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Despite trailing by 21 points and being outrebounded by 17, the Lakers had a chance to tie the game

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in the final seconds. However, a missed three-pointer by James kept them from completing the comeback.

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The Nuggets showcased their strength, led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokic with an impressive performance of 34 points, 21 rebounds, 14 assists,

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and two blocks. Jamal Murray also contributed with 31 points, displaying their prowess as the No. 1 seed in the West.

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Although the Lakers demonstrated their ability to make strategic adjustments in previous playoff series against the 

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Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies, they faced a tough challenge against the Nuggets. Coach Darvin Ham's 

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adjustments in the second half, along with Anthony Davis' outstanding performance of 40 points, provided the Lakers with a real chance to win.