(BBC) – Denver Nuggets saw off a final-quarter surge from Los Angeles Lakers to win 114-106 in the Western Conference finals in Florida.

Nuggets now trail 2-1 in the best-of-seven series after Jamal Murray scored 28 points and Jerami Grant 26.

It brought Lakers’ six-game winning streak to an end, despite LeBron James’ 30 points 10 rebounds 11 assists.

“We’re in this series,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said to his players after the win.

“We let them know we’re not going anywhere. That’s what you guys have done this whole post-season.

“That’s why everybody is rooting for us. Keep on showing that grit and resilience and playing for each other.”

Nikola Jokic added 22 points and Murray had 12 assists eight rebounds for Denver, who have never won a conference title.

Lakers closed the gap to 99-96 in the final quarter, but missed four three-point attempts to give Nuggets back control.

“We turned the ball over too much and we put them on the free-throw line,” said James.

“I give credit where credit is due. They played better than we. They were more aggressive than we for three quarters.”

Lakers coach Frank Vogel added: “I thought Denver played with great energy throughout the game. We didn’t match it early. We matched it late.”

Lakers lost just one game in each of their first two play-off series, while Denver came back from 3-1 down in both of theirs.

Game four will take place today. In the Eastern Conference finals, Miami Heat led Boston Celtics 2-1 with game four yesterday.