One game at a time: Lakers LeBron James preaches optimism after Game 3 loss to Nuggets

The Lakers played a strong game, leading by 12 points at one point. But the Nuggets came back strong in the third quarter, taking the lead and eventually winning the game.

This marks the Lakers' 11th straight loss to the reigning champions.

Despite having double-digit leads in all three games in this playoff series, the Lakers couldn't secure a win.

LeBron James emphasized the importance of focusing on one game at a time, rather than worrying about making history by coming back from an 0-3 deficit.

"You take it one game at a time at this point, and if you lose, you go home. You come out with the mindset of, let's get one, force a Game 5, and then we go from there.

"So, as long as you still have life, you always have belief."

James and Davis combined for 59 points, 21 rebounds, and 12 assists in Game 3.

Both players have been excellent all series but the Lakers haven't been able to come away with a win