Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets began defense of their first NBA title with a 119-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
The bling and the banner were nice. What the Denver Nuggets really relished, though, was opening defense of the franchise's first NBA title with a 119-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
'Each quarter we had given up less and less and then they just kind of blew the game open.'The Nuggets received their gold, diamond-encrusted championship rings — featuring a mini championship banner that rolls out from one side — in a pregame ceremony.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nuggets celebrate first NBA championship with banner, rings and 119-107 win over the LakersNikola Jokic recorded a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets began defense of their first NBA title with a 119-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Jokic had 29 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in the NBA's season opener. Both teams had all five starters score in double figures. LeBron James led the Lakers with 21 points in 29 minutes.
Read more »
Nuggets celebrate first NBA championship with banner, rings and 119-107 win over the LakersNikola Jokic recorded a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets began defense of their first NBA title with a 119-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Read more »
Nuggets celebrate first NBA championship with banner, rings and 119-107 win over the LakersThe Denver Nuggets raised their championship banner Tuesday night, then dropped the hammer on the Los Angeles Lakers with a 119-107 victory.
Read more »
New season, same result. Lakers lose opener 119-107 to Nuggets who receive championship ringsNikola Jokic recorded a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets began defense of their first NBA title with a 119-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Read more »
Five takeaways from the Lakers' season-opening loss to the NuggetsFive takeaways from the Lakers' season-opening, 119-107 loss to the defending NBA champions Nuggets in Denver on Tuesday.
Read more »
Nuggets' championship rings have hidden retractable compartmentThe Denver Nuggets raised their championship banner Tuesday night, then dropped the hammer on the Los Angeles Lakers with a 119-107 victory.
Read more »