No leads are safe against the Denver Nuggets, but the Los Angeles Lakers got Anthony Davis to save the day.

Davis sank the game-winning triple as the Lakers pulled off a 105-103 escape against the Nuggets to go up 2-0 in their NBA Western Conference finals series on Sunday, September 20 (Monday, September 21, Manila time).

The Lakers wasted a 16-point lead in the second half and almost witnessed the Nuggets knot the best-of-seven clash to 1-1 before Davis played hero.

With the Lakers down 102-103 with 2.1 ticks left, Davis rolled to the left wing and hit the buzzer-beater over the outstretched arms of Nikola Jokic to cap off a 31-point, 9-rebound, 2-block performance.

“I want to take those shots. I want the big time plays,” Davis said. “This is what they brought me here for, to make big time plays.”

“We never want to lose in these jerseys,” Davis added, referring to their “Black Mamba” jerseys as the Lakers dedicate this season to the late franchise great Kobe Bryant.

LeBron James finished with 26 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals for the Lakers, while Danny Green and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope chipped in 10 points apiece.

Alex Caruso made his presence felt in the win with 9 points and 2 steals.

The Nuggets nearly staged one of their usual comeback as they trailed 54-70 early in the second half and 92-100 with 3 minutes left before making a run for the Lakers’ money.

Jokic led the Nuggets’ rally by scoring their next 11 points, including the shot that gave them a 103-102 lead.

But as it turned out, Davis had other plans.

Jokic topscored for the Nuggets with 30 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals, while Jamal Murray delivered 25 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks, and 2 steals. – Rappler.com