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#7 LAKERS at #1 NUGGETS | FULL GAME 1 HIGHLIGHTS | May 16, 2023



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Led by Nikola Jokic’s 34 points (12-17 FG), 21 rebounds, and 14 assists, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1, 132-126. Jamal Murray added 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Nuggets, while Anthony Davis (40 points, 10 rebounds) and LeBron James (26 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists) combined for 66 points for the Lakers. The Nuggets lead this best-of-seven series, 1-0, with Game 2 taking place on Thursday, May 18 (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).

With his 4th tonight, Nikola Jokic has now passed LeBron James and Oscar Robertson (3 each) for the most 30+ point, 15+ rebound, 10+ assist Playoff games in NBA history.

Nikola Jokic is now the only player in NBA history with multiple Playoff games of 30+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 10+ assists:
Nikola Jokic: 34 points, 21 rebounds, 14 assists on 05/16/2023
Nikola Jokic: 32 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists on 06/11/2021
Wilt Chamberlain: 37 points, 27 rebounds, 11 assists on 03/22/1967
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 38 points, 23 rebounds, 11 assists on 04/13/1970

Nikola Jokic has now recorded his 6th triple-double of the 2023 Playoffs, tying Magic Johnson (1982) and Draymond Green (2019) for the 2nd most triple-doubles in a single postseason in NBA history, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain (7, 1967)

Nikola Jokic is now the 4th player in NBA history to record three or more consecutive Triple-Doubles in the Playoffs, joining:
Wilt Chamberlain: 4 Games (04/09/1967 – 04/16/1967)
Draymond Green: 3 Games (05/18/2019 – 05/30/2019)
Russell Westbrook: 3 Games (04/19/2017 – 04/23/2017)

25 Comments

  1. Kuro Neko

    I still don’t know how the Lakers beat Golden State – the Lakers just are not that good, IMO. The only real threat was Davis.
    But Davis can’t push Jokic around like he did Looney and the Lakers sure don’t have the fire power of Denver. Those boys were playing their butts off and refused to lose!

    I’m so disappointed in the team the Lakers have today. The many years I lived in LA I loved them with superstars Kareem, Magic, Kobe and Shaq. Now it’s an almost 40 year old James who’s hopped all around the NBA chasing rings. I want any team to win the championship except LA!

  5. Cornelius Fuller

    I’m so happy to be back at work today but it’s been so crazy and I’m just trying not to get sick and I’m just trying to keep my mind open

  8. Drewski

    Ole LeeeeBron don’t play helpsode defense. At all. Let Murray go straight to the hole.

  14. WinTrain

    Let's just be honest, even if you feel like Lebron is better than Jordan, at least be honest about the fact Lebron cries more, gives up on his team more than Jordan ever did and oh Jordan never flopped as hard.

  20. Marshal Mitherz

    Great game! The contested threes were insane by Denver. Super hard shots fell all game. Bron is babying these boys but Jokic appears to be the difference. He's big as fuck w quickness and a shot.

  22. ShawnJames310

    Reaves was supposed to shoot that 3 at the end when Lebron passed it… messes the whole momentum up smh…..

  24. Hawk Kalitz

    I can tell you one thing worth looking into for what transpired the Nuggets win over the Lakers.

    Where would they be without KCP?

    The former Laker exacted vengeance with 21 points, and could have easily shifted the series a bit differently. L.A. fans probably wished they had him back because he helped just enough to propel them in an octane high-scoring win.

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