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Western Conference Finals Preview: Nuggets vs. Lakers

By Rex Foster

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers tries to drive past Torrey Craig #3 of the Denver Nuggets during the second half at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 10, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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. (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers tries to drive past Torrey Craig #3 of the Denver Nuggets during the second half at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 10, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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. (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) /
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers pressures Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets in the first half at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 10, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers pressures Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets in the first half at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 10, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) /

How much will playoff experience factor in?

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the best teams in the league this season, if not the best. Fortunately for Denver, the Lakers and Clippers were constructed similarly.

Both teams featured two elite, well-balanced superstars as headliners with role players scattered throughout the rosters to compliment the dominant duos. Both teams were littered with seasoned veterans that held ‘win now’ expectations.

There are six players on the Lakers roster who have played in the NBA Finals in Dwight Howard, Danny Green, Rajon Rondo, J.R. Smith, JaVale McGee and LeBron James; all have played meaningful minutes in a Finals series.

In stark contrast to the Lakers’ roster, the Nuggets don’t have any players with Finals experience. However, winning four series that have stretched into seven games is nothing short of meaningful playoff experience.

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