The Lakers and the Nuggets had some intense playoff battles this decade. First, the Lakers beat them in the bubble on their way to their NBA championship. Then the Nuggets beat them in back-to-back seasons, including in 2023 when they won it all.

The Los Angeles Lakers went into Minnesota and took a 20 point second half lead over the Timberwolves, but needed a buzzer beater to hold on to the win.

As annoying as it is to re-live, there is no denying that Porter went to another level against the Lakers in the playoffs. In the 2023 Western Conference Finals, he shot 42.4% from 3-point range while averaging 15 points and 9.3 rebounds. In the 2024 first round series he was even better, averaging 22.8 points and 8.4 rebounds while shooting a ridiculous 48.8% from deep. Of course, the Nuggets ...

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Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers hit the road for Portland for a Monday night matchup with the Trail Blazers. The game is scheduled to start at