Sports Lakers on verge of NBA Finals as they push Nuggets into third straight 3-1 series deficit September 25, 2020 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Comments Off on Lakers on verge of NBA Finals as they push Nuggets into third straight 3-1 series deficit The Lakers are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in 10 years, while the Nuggets are looking at another 3-1 series deficit.