Kyle Kuzma executes Frank Vogel's final play to perfection as Lakers bag last-gap win

Los Angeles Lakers had a Kyle Kuzma buzzer-beater to thank after his late, late three-pointer sealed a win against Denver Nuggets. Frank Vogel's side had ir task cut out in Lakers vs Nuggets clash and needed a moment of brilliance from Kuzma to bag a win. 25-year-old has been time and again criticised for his erratic offensive play but delivered in a crunch moment helping his side edge past in Lakers vs Nuggets contest. 

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Frank Vogel sets up Kyle Kuzma buzzer-beater during Lakers vs Nuggets

In a video doing rounds on Twitter, Frank Vogel can be seen explaining to his side final play in build-up to Kyle Kuzma buzzer-beater. Vogel had called for a time-out with 4.5 seconds on clock in Lakers vs Nuggets game which was tied at 121 apiece. With result at stake, Lakers generally hand LeBron James and Anthony Davis game-winning shot, however, new play saw Vogel hand Kyle Kuzma opportunity. move started with a pass to Davis with LeBron as a decoy, as Kyle Kuzma slipped to corner for a shot over Denver rookie Bol Bol.

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25-year-old executed play to perfection to seal win for Frank Vogel's side. move had been used only once before by Lakers, with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope taking game-winning shot against Phoenix Suns. Kyle Kuzma buzzer-beater will go some way to silence his critics who have slammed him for t coming up with goods during crunch situations. 25-year-old has time and again promised this season that he can be a reliable third scorer for Lakers, behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

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A well-oiled Nuggets outfit made things difficult for LeBron James and co in  bubble on Monday. Lakers, who are top of Western Conference NBA standings have struggled to click as an offensive unit since Florida restart. However, y clicked on Monday night, with LeBron James back to his best while  Davis provided solid support with some crucial plays. Kyle Kuzma chipped in with points throughout game and has shown Vogel at bubble that he can be a good asset whenever drafted into that starting lineup. Lakers will face off against Sacramento Kings in last of ir eight seeding games, while Nuggets will take on  Los Angeles Clippers. 

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