The Denver Nuggets begin the new season exactly where they did the previous season: destroying their opponents with a devastating offense, this time against the Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James and company. They were unable to do anything and ultimately lost 119-107.
The Lakers, led by Davis, found their footing at the beginning, but the local starting five led the first quarter with an outstanding 60.9% shooting rate. Jokic scored 10 points and 5 by the end of the first quarter. rebound.
The game started with both sides fighting fiercely. The Lakers gradually lost momentum and entered the second quarter painfully 34-20. Reggie Jackson hit a three-pointer at the buzzer and shot only 32% from the field.
The Nuggets threatened to end the second quarter at +18, signaling a blowout, but the Lakers responded with help from Davis.
The center was very proactive on offense and despite fouling out three times in the half, he still scored 11 points in the first half. The Lakers stabilized the score while Denver’s offense slowed down.
Apart from, LeBron James does his part and Lakers close the deficit (63-54) before heading back to the locker room Although Jokic’s dam has not yet been found (19 points and 9 rebounds in the first half).
Lakers don’t give up
Mike Malone called a timeout less than a minute into the third quarter after the Nuggets gave up two goals against the eager Lakers (63-58).
However, this time it was not Jokic who took the responsibility in Denver, but Murray and Gordon, and the locals once again opened up the gap (3rd quarter 80-69, 4.52).
The weird thing is, The duel between Jokic and Davis was suspended in the quarter. The Balkan genius only scored 3 points, and the Los Angeles center returned empty-handed.
Still, Caldwell-Pope’s +16 basket put the Lakers in trouble, but Davon Hamm’s team responded again, imitating a partial 0-9 in the final two minutes. , and entered the final quarter (87-80) with their picks intact.
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LeBron James stepped on the accelerator and chased the Lakers to only three points, but as soon as the Los Angeles team, “King James” took a break, he died on the shore again.
The Lakers were unable to complete their comeback without a disappointing second half from Davis, while the Nuggets relied on the sensational Jokic to avoid any surprises in the outcome.