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Nuggets Defeat Lakers in Game 1 as Jokic Dominates

Nuggets Extend Playoff Dominance in Game 1 Victory

Denver Begins Postseason with a Bang

The Denver Nuggets kicked off their playoff campaign with a resounding Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, continuing their recent dominance over their Western Conference rivals. Led by the unstoppable Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets extended their winning streak against the Lakers to nine games, including five playoff meetings.

Jokic carried the Denver offense, posting a dominant stat line of 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists. His all-around performance set the tone for the team's victory, as they controlled the game from start to finish.

The Nuggets' defense was equally impressive, holding the Lakers to just 43.6% shooting from the field. Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined for 48 points, but it was not enough to overcome Denver's stifling defense and Jokic's brilliance.

With the Game 1 win, the Nuggets have taken a crucial step towards securing the home-court advantage in the series. The Lakers will need to regroup and find a way to contain Jokic if they want to avoid falling into a 2-0 deficit.

The series continues on Monday night with Game 2 at Ball Arena. The Nuggets will be looking to maintain their dominance and take a commanding 2-0 lead, while the Lakers will be desperate to get back into the series.

Nuggets Complete Sweep, Advance to NBA Finals

May 23, 2023 at 8:01 am ET

The Denver Nuggets have advanced to the NBA Finals after completing a sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets to a 122-110 victory in Game 4, cementing their dominance over the defending champions.

Jokic finished with 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists for his third triple-double of the series. He was joined in double figures by Aaron Gordon, who had 22 points, and Jamal Murray, who added 19 points.