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Denver Nuggets Triumph Over Lakers in Season Opener

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By Web Desk Published October 25, 2023 3 Min Read
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LeBron James, Nikola Jokic. Photo: AP /Jack Dempsey
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The Denver Nuggets commenced their season on a high note, unveiling their championship banner in a night of celebration, followed by a stellar 119-107 triumph over the Los Angeles Lakers. Nikola Jokic’s standout performance anchored the victory, recording a triple-double with 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists.

Supporting Jokic’s performance was Jamal Murray with 21 points, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with 20, Aaron Gordon contributing 15, and Michael Porter Jr. rounding out with 12 points. Despite a spirited comeback attempt, the Lakers fell short, with LeBron James leading their scoring with 21 points in his monitored playtime during this 21st-season kickoff.

After overcoming an 18-point deficit, the Lakers hinted at a comeback, ending the halftime trailing by just nine points. Their 13-0 run across the third and fourth quarters brought them tantalizingly close to the Nuggets, narrowing the gap to three points. However, Aaron Gordon’s timely 3-pointer halted their momentum, and the Lakers failed to bridge the gap thereafter.

A crucial moment came when, following a basket from James, the Nuggets decisively pulled away with a 10-3 run, solidified by 3-pointers from Murray and Porter, effectively putting the game out of the Lakers’ reach.

Reflecting on the Nuggets’ Journey and Future Challenges

The pregame festivities were marked with joy and anticipation as the Nuggets, fresh from their 16-4 playoff run, received their championship rings. This victorious journey, highlighted by their sweeping win against the Lakers and a decisive victory over Miami, set off months of celebration from Denver to Serbia.

However, not everyone seems convinced about the Nuggets’ prospects going forward. Notably, TNT faced criticism for excluding Jokic from its promotional graphic for the opening-night doubleheader. Charles Barkley, an analyst for TNT, voiced his scepticism about the team’s chances to repeat their success, highlighting the departure of key player Bruce Brown and the intensified competition with improved rosters across other leading NBA teams.

Yet, Barkley recognized the unique advantage held by the Nuggets: the unwavering skill and focus of Jokic, whom he endearingly termed “a robot” of his consistent, high-level performance, undistracted by external pressures. The stage is set for an electrifying NBA season, with the Nuggets facing the new challenge of defending their hard-won title.

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