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 Denver Nuggets raised their championship banner Tuesday night, then dropped the hammer on the Los Angeles Lakers with a 119-107 victory fueled by Nikola Jokic's triple-double.
All of LA's starters also scored in double figures, led by LeBron James' 21 points in 29 minutes — his playing time is being monitored at the start of his 21st season. Denver coach Michael Malone held his ring up high, grabbed the mic and hollered, “Last year was amazing. We got our ring. Who wants another? Let's go get it!”Get today's sports news out of Los Angeles. Here's the latest on the Dodgers, Lakers, Angels, Kings, Galaxy, LAFC, USC, UCLA and more LA teams.
That said, Barkley opined in a pregame interview that he thinks the Nuggets will have a tough time repeating.
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