Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, right, dunks in front of Lakers forward LeBron James during the second half of the Lakers’ 132-126 loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals Tuesday at Ball Arena in Denver.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Despite 40 points from Anthony Davis, the Lakers couldn’t stop the Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets from holding on for a 132-126 win in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Tuesday night at Ball Arena in Denver.
Los Angeles Times veteran photographers Robert Gauthier and Wally Skalij captured many of the game’s biggest moments from their sideline vantage points. Here are some of their best photos from Game 1:
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(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., center, battles for a loose ball against Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, right, and forward Anthony Davis during the second half.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward LeBron James goes up for a basket as Denver guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope attempts to draw a charge during the second half.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, and forward LeBron James react to a call during the second half.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, drives to the basket against Nuggets guard Christian Braun during the second half.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, second from left, fouls Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, on a shot attempt during the second half.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, top, looks pass the ball while Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, and center Nikola Jokic defend during the second half.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, center, drives to the basket between Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, left, and forward Anthony Davis during the first half.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., right, fights to go up for a shot while Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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