2023 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 2: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets May 18, 2023 by Marc Jerbs

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Western Conference Finals.

Game time is set 8:30PM EDT at the Ball Arena in Denver Colorado. Denver leads the series, 1-0.

The Los Angeles Lakers will try to level the series before the next two games shifts to Crypto.com Arena.

They will try to steal homecourt from Denver after their Game 1 rally fell short.

It is important for the Lakers to tie the series rather than going home with a 0-2 deficit.

Expect Lebron James and Anthony Davis to carry the Lakers on their back to win Game 2 at all cost.

The Denver Nuggets are still unbeaten at home in this year's NBA playoffs.

Denver's winning formula is so simple.

Let two-time MVP Nikola Jokic lead the team and the supporting cast will support him all the way.

Plus, they were able to negate Lakers' final rally to win Game 1.

This team has showed its maturity and have learn from their previous playoffs' shortcomings.

The sportsbook handicappers have installed the Denver Nuggets as the favorites to win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Western Conference Finals.