Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets powered past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in their Western Conference playoff opener. Two other Nuggets posted double-doubles — Jamal Murray (22 points, 10 assists) and Anthony Gordon (12 points, 11 rebounds) — and Michael Porter Jr.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James goes up to shoot against Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Denver. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Peyton Watson. right, reach for a rebound against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Denver.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who scored all 12 of his points after halftime, made a trio of 3-pointers in a 13-0 run the Nuggets used to seize control in the third quarter. James ended a terrific first half in which he scored 19 points with a 32-foot 3-pointer to break a 57-all tie after the Lakers had blown a 12-point lead.
The Nuggets are seeking to become the first team to successfully defend its NBA title since the Golden State Warriors did it six years ago.
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