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15 Jan 2026 11:51
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  •   Home > News > Sports > Basketball

    The Los Angeles Lakers have taken control of their NBA Western Conference finals series against the Denver Nuggets

    The Los Angeles Lakers have taken control of their NBA Western Conference finals series against the Denver Nuggets


    Anthony Davis has landed a buzzer beating three pointer to win game two 105-103 and take a two nil lead in the best of seven series.

    Davis is thrilled.



    The winner of the series will face Boston or Miami for the NBA title with the Heat leading the Eastern Conference finals 2-1.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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