Denver Nuggets: 8 Takeaways from their Preseason Win over the Lakers

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Oct 7, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

The Denver Nuggets barely beat out a hungry Lakers team by a final score of 101-97, but did Denver really deserve to win this game?

While some Nuggets did have a solid night, the majority of the Nuggets players disappointed in their minutes on the court.

The Lakers will be looking to avenge this loss on Sunday as they will again play the Nuggets.

Here is a rundown of the key players and how well they did:

Jamal Murray: 16 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists

Will Barton: 20 points, 3 rebounds

Jusuf Nurkic: 18 points, 14 rebounds

D’Angelo Russell: 21 points, 4 threes

Jordan Clarkson: 15 points

There were several good aspects of Denver’s game that can be highlight, but at the same time, there were an exuberant amount of downsides to this Denver win.

With that said, let’s divulge into what the Nuggets could takeaway from this game.

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