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The Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of elimination in their Western Conference first-round NBA Playoffs series against the Denver Nuggets. Having lost the first three games of the best-of-seven series, the Lakers must win Game 4 on Saturday, April 27, 2024, to avoid being swept. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles at 5:30 p.m. PT (8:30 p.m. ET) and will be televised on ABC. If you don’t have cable, you can watch the game live on streaming services such as Sling TV, FuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV. Sling TV is offering a $25 discount on its first month of service, while FuboTV is offering a seven-day free trial. Hulu + Live TV offers a three-day free trial.

The Los Angeles Lakers will face the reigning champion Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Thursday, seeking to level the series after losing the first two games in Denver. The Nuggets showcased their championship experience in Game 2, overcoming a 20-point deficit to secure a 101-99 victory, with Jamal Murray’s buzzer-beating jumper sealing the win. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with a triple-double, while Murray and Michael Porter Jr. contributed significant scoring. Despite LeBron James’ 26 points and 12 assists, the Lakers struggled in the fourth quarter, allowing the Nuggets to pull away for the win. Los Angeles will aim to protect their home court advantage in Game 3 and regain momentum in the series.

The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder return home on Wednesday night, aiming to take a commanding 2-0 lead over the New Orleans Pelicans in their first-round Western Conference playoff series. Game 2 will tip off at 9:30 p.m. EDT (8:30 p.m. CDT) and will be televised on TNT and streamed on-demand. The Thunder, who finished the regular season with a 57-25 record, enter this game with momentum after securing a 94-92 victory in Game 1 on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for Oklahoma City with 28 points, while Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams also made significant contributions. Despite squandering a late lead in Game 1, the Pelicans will look to regroup and even the series in Game 2.

The Colorado Avalanche staged a remarkable comeback with four unanswered goals in the second and third periods to defeat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 and tie their first-round Western Conference playoff series at 1-1. Goals from Artturi Lehkonen, Zach Parise, Josh Manson, and Valeri Nichushkin propelled Colorado to victory, while Cale Makar recorded two assists. Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck, a Vezina Trophy favorite, allowed ten goals in the first two games of the series.

The Colorado Avalanche overcame a 2-1 deficit to triumph over the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 in the second game of their Western Conference playoff series, leveling the series 1-1. Alexandar Georgiev redeemed himself with 28 saves after a poor performance in the series opener. Artturi Lehkonen scored a goal and assisted another, contributing to Colorado’s impressive offensive display. The Jets led 1-0 early in the match, but the Avalanche rallied with three goals in the final 5:44 of the second period. The series shifts to Denver for Game 3 on Friday.

Kawhi Leonard is set to make his highly-anticipated return to the court for the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue confirmed that Leonard is available to play after completing all the necessary preparations.

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, April 23rd, in game 2 of the Western Conference first round. The Clippers currently lead the series 1-0 after a 109-97 victory in game 1. The game will be broadcast on TNT at 10 p.m. EST and can be streamed for free with a trial of DirecTV Stream or with SlingTV. The battle between the Clippers and Mavericks is expected to be a close one, with both teams performing well against Western Conference opponents this season.

The Phoenix Suns will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on TNT. The Timberwolves currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series after defeating the Suns 120-95 in Game 1. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 33 points, while Kevin Durant scored 31 points for the Suns. The Suns will look to even the series in Game 2, while the Timberwolves will aim to take a commanding 2-0 lead. Fans can watch the game via a free trial to DirecTV Stream or via a subscription to SlingTV, which is offering 50% off for the first month.

The Los Angeles Clippers will face off against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series, looking to extend their lead. The game will take place at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, April 23, at 10 p.m. EDT, and will be televised on TNT. Live streams will be available on DirecTV Stream, SlingTV, and Max. In Game 1, James Harden led the Clippers with 28 points and eight assists, while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 64 points for the Mavericks. The Clippers will aim to continue their balanced scoring effort, while the Mavericks will look to find more offensive production from Tim Hardaway Jr. and others to support Doncic and Irving.

The Denver Nuggets emerged victorious in a nail-biting Game 2 of their Western Conference playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena. The Nuggets held on to a narrow 101-99 victory, seizing an early advantage in the best-of-seven series.