After Denver rallied from 3-1 deficits to win its first two playoff series, the Lakers know they can't afford to underestimate the Nuggets in Game 5.
, and the Nuggets became the first team in NBA history to overcome the deficit twice in one postseason.
“People out there probably think this is exactly where we want them. It’s not,” Denver coach Michael Malone said in a videoconference call. “We would much rather be up 3-1, but it is what it is. We put ourselves in this position. Our team has shown tremendous resiliency and grit in getting out of these before. I have no doubt that tomorrow night we’ll bring that same fight to the game and hopefully we can keep this series alive.”They’ll have to play their best knowing the Nuggets won’t give in.
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