Magic Johnson has picked out five reasons why the LA Lakers lost Game 1 of their play-off series with the Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena on Tuesday night.
After seeing off 2022 champions the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers faced off with the Nuggets in a bid to reach their second NBA finals in three years. Game 1 did not go to plan for LeBron James and co though, as the home side edged out the Lakers 132-126 to take an early upper hand.
The LA-based franchise more than held their own throughout the four quarters, but a fast first half start from the Nuggets proved to be enough to secure an opening game victory.
