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Denver Nuggets vs. L.A. Lakers: Keys to the game

By Mathew Huff

Los Angeles Lakers v Denver NuggetsDENVER, CO - DECEMBER 2: Josh Hart #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs the rebound against the Denver Nuggets on December 2, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)Getty ID: 884613620
Los Angeles Lakers v Denver NuggetsDENVER, CO - DECEMBER 2: Josh Hart #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs the rebound against the Denver Nuggets on December 2, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)Getty ID: 884613620 /
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The Denver Nuggets will look to get back on track against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Pepsi Center.

The Denver Nuggets come into this game on a losing streak which has seen them fall out of the Western Conference playoff picture yet again.

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In order to get back into the top eight, they must find a way to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers at home while hoping some of the other West teams lose as well.

Denver has to be wary of this Lakers game. While they are in a rebuild process as of right now, they have had a few surprising games this season where they have upset some of the top teams in the entire league. Not to mention, Denver has developed a bad habit of losing to teams they are better than on paper this season.

See losses such as the Hawks, Kings, Knicks, Mavericks and yes, even the Lakers once this year. As a result, the Nuggets CANNOT get complacent and overlook this young core the Lakers possess.

On top of this, they have to come out aggressive and not let these young players beat them at their own game. Denver thrives in the fast break, especially at Mile High. So, they cannot let the young Lakers players get out and out run them to start off the game.

The first quarter woes have plagued the Nuggets as of late, so it is vital they start off the game on a high note. The Nuggets must come out and show why they are a potential playoff team compared to one which is rebuilding from the opening tip.

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It will be an extremely important game for the Nuggets and this game could actually make or break their season. Hopefully, they handle business against the Lakers at home.

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