Denver Nuggets Beat the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Playoff Opener
Nuggets Take Game 1 at Home
Denver Shows Promise in First Round Matchup
The Denver Nuggets opened their 2023 NBA Playoff run with a convincing 114-103 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round. Led by a dominant performance from Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets set the tone for the series on their home court.
Jokic, the reigning NBA MVP, posted a triple-double with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. He was ably supported by Jamal Murray, who added 24 points, and Aaron Gordon, who chipped in with 17 points. The Nuggets' balanced attack proved too much for the Lakers, who were led by Anthony Davis' 30 points.
The Nuggets controlled the pace of the game from the opening tip, building a double-digit lead in the first half. The Lakers made a run in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to five points, but the Nuggets responded with a surge of their own to put the game away.
The series now shifts to Los Angeles for Game 2 on Tuesday. The Nuggets will look to capitalize on their momentum and take a commanding 2-0 lead, while the Lakers will need to find a way to contain Jokic and the Denver offense.
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For more highlights and updates from Game 1, visit NBA.com.
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