Size can slow down Nuggets
Again, comparable to Denver, Los Angeles is one of the taller and longer teams in the league.
Obviously LeBron and AD are elite rebounders and interior defenders, but the Lakers carry more weapons in the post than just them. 7’0″ JaVale McGee and 6’10” Dwight Howard are both above-average shot-blockers, even in their mid 30s. McGee and Howard are both springy enough to alter a shot attempt, contest shots and force bad passes, which could certainly effect the Nuggets’ approach against them.
On the flip side, though mostly perceived as meme, Alex Caruso (1.2 steals per game this postseason) is arguably the Lakers best defensive guard. He’s quick and savvy with his hands, disrupting post-ups and cross-court passes. I wouldn’t be shocked if Caruso is tasked to take Jokic’s dribble away when posting up and even end up with the steal in some situations.