Jokic inspires Nuggets to opening win over Lakers

Nikola Jokic led the way for the Denver Nuggets as the defending NBA champions beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-107 in their opening game of the new season. Nuggets players were presented with their championship rings before tip-off at the Ball Arena in Colorado and produced an impressive display. Serbia’s Jokic finished with 29 points, […]

Nikola Jokic led the way for the Denver Nuggets as the defending NBA champions beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-107 in their opening game of the new season.

Nuggets players were presented with their championship rings before tip-off at the Ball Arena in Colorado and produced an impressive display.

Serbia’s Jokic finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists while team-mate Jamal Murray added 21 points.

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LeBron James top-scored for the Lakers with 21 points.

In another game, former Warrior Kevin Durant scored 18 points for the Phoenix Suns on his first game back in the Bay Area since he left Golden State in 2019.