Final 2:58 WILD ENDING #7 LAKERS vs #1 NUGGETS! | May 16, 2023

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) Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now: