May 14—For the fourth time in franchise history, the Los Angeles Lakers stand between the Denver Nuggets and their trip to the NBA Finals. The Lakers beat the Nuggets in each of their three previous meetings in the conference finals in 1985, 2009 and 2020. Here are five keys for the Nuggets to finally get past the Lakers: 1. Stick to the formula The easiest way for Denver to get to the NBA ...