The Denver Nuggets took the court against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, reminding them of their dominance against LeBron James’ team. With their hero Nikola Jokic, they did quite well, gaining a 127-102 victory over the Lakers on Saturday. The game marked the first time the Nuggets faced the Lakers after beating them last season to dash Los Angeles’ trophy dream in the first round of the playoffs.
After coming off a loss against the Dallas Mavericks in the last game, the win against the Lakers served as a boost for Denver. With the win, they improved to 9-6 and their position in the West. On the other hand, the game marked the Lakers’ second game that they dropped at home. The loss left them 10-6 on the season while still sitting in fourth place in the West.
Lakers Can’t Contain Nikola Jokic As Nuggets Secure Another Win
Nikola Jokic once again proved to be a nightmare for the Los Angeles Lakers as the Denver Nuggets dominated with a 104-98 win on Saturday. Jokic finished with 34 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. His shooting was outstanding, hitting 42.9% from beyond the arc, 69.2% on two-pointers, and 87.5% from the free-throw line.
This win marks another strong performance for Jokic, who is currently averaging a triple-double this season. His stats now stand at 30.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 11.3 assists per game.
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34 POINTS
13 REBOUNDS
8 ASSISTS
12/20 FG
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In addition to Jokic’s standout performance, Michael Porter Jr. contributed 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Christian Braun added 16 points. Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook both chipped in with 14 points each. Westbrook also added 11 assists and 7 rebounds off the bench, while Murray contributed 5 rebounds and 5 assists in 30 minutes.
For the Lakers, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and Austin Reaves all scored in double figures, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the reigning NBA champions. LeBron finished with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Davis added 14 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists.
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Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 19 points, and Max Christie scored 12 points. Rui Hachimura acknowledged the challenge of facing the Nuggets before the game and added 10 points in the loss. The Lakers will now look to bounce back as they face the Phoenix Suns on the road this Tuesday. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic’s team will face the New York Knicks on Monday.
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