The Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings have finalized a swap: Dario Šarić heads to Sacramento, while Jonas Valančiūnas becomes Nikola Jokic's new backup in Denver. Despite strong offers from overseas, Valančiūnas will stay in the NBA for now. Both franchises aim to strengthen their frontcourt rotations with this deal.
Jamal Murray played through illness to spark the Nuggets' 119-107 victory over the Thunder, forcing a Game 7 in the Western Conference Semifinals. His resilience, backed by Nikola Jokić's dominance, sets up a must-watch winner-takes-all matchup with a Finals berth on the line.
Luka Doncic's standout 32-point performance led the Los Angeles Lakers to a convincing 123-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets, breaking their nine-game winning streak. LeBron James and Austin Reaves offered solid support, overshadowing Nikola Jokic's triple-double for the Nuggets. This game showcased improved chemistry between Doncic and James, pivotal for the Lakers as they improved their standing in the Western Conference.