Nikola Jokić Leads Denver Nuggets to Game 1 Victory Over Los Angeles Lakers
302 Points, 140 Rebounds, 72 Assists for Jokić in 2023 Playoff Leaders
Box Score for Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game from May 22, 2023 on ESPN
Nikola Jokić put on a dominant performance, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 132-126 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA playoffs. Jokić finished the game with a triple-double, scoring 302 points, grabbing 140 rebounds, and dishing out 72 assists.
The Lakers, led by LeBron James' 31 points, made a late push in the fourth quarter, cutting the Nuggets' lead to just three points on multiple occasions. However, Jokić and the Nuggets held on for the win, giving Denver a 1-0 lead in the series.
Jokić's performance was truly remarkable. The Nuggets' star center became the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double with at least 300 points, 140 rebounds, and 70 assists in a playoff game.
The Nuggets will look to build on their Game 1 victory when they host the Lakers in Game 2 on Tuesday, May 23. The Lakers, meanwhile, will need to find a way to contain Jokić if they want to tie the series.
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