Los Angeles Lakers advance to NBA Finals, beating Denver Nuggets 117-107 in Game 5 NBA Posted: Sep 26, 2020 / 11:40 PM CDT / Updated: Sep 26, 2020 / 11:40 PM CDT LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP)Los Angeles Lakers advance to NBA Finals, beating Denver Nuggets 117-107 in Game 5.