No joke: Nuggets drop Lakers into 0-3 series hole

Jamal Murray's stellar first half and Nikola Jokic's overall brilliance pushed the Lakers to the brink of elimination in the Nuggets' Game 3 win. - Mark [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20230521) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20230521) Top Story Jamal Murray's stellar first half and Nikola Jokic's overall brilliance pushed the Lakers to the brink of elimination in the Nuggets' Game 3 win. - Mark [Nikola Jokic's late surge powers Nuggets to 3-0 series lead]( [LeBron James left court early in defeat]( [Watch: James busts Scott Foster's lip]( [A closer look at Jamal Murray's bonkers first half in Game 3]( [Nuggets have new challenge to overcome thanks to Charles Barkley]( [Lakers in danger of losing bidding war for fan favorite?]( The Top 10 10 [Matthew Tkachuk once again plays OT hero for Panthers]( [Watch: Panthers, Hurricanes fall victim to video review in wild first period]( [Road-tested Panthers approaching impressive playoff record]( [Insider expects Penguins to pursue former Maple Leafs GM]( [Three biggest issues the next Maple Leafs GM will have to address]( [What is the missing piece of Stanley Cup puzzle for Oilers?]( 9 [Man City wins Premier League for fifth time in six years]( [Arsenal set unwanted new record]( [Watch: Arsenal's Mikel Arteta has message for Man City after defeat]( [Pep Guardiola is a genius, but not ready to topple Sir Alex]( [How much of Manchester City’s success is due to Pep?]( [San Diego to join MLS in 2025]( 8 [Dodgers place 2022 ERA leader on 15-day IL]( [...and he is not the only Dodgers starter out injured]( [Twins place power-hitting infielder on 10-day IL]( [Injured Mets starter ready for next rehab step]( [Padres superstar to miss time]( [Brewers recall struggling veteran following latest pitching injury]( "Losing that horse today really hurt ... 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