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#7 LAKERS at #1 NUGGETS | FULL GAME 1 HIGHLIGHTS | May 16, 2023

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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)

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24 Comments

Kedo

May 17, 2023 at 10:18 pm

AD’s stare at Jokic was just pure respect for that tough 3.

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dante sarreal

May 17, 2023 at 10:20 pm

Ok

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dante sarreal

May 17, 2023 at 10:21 pm

❣️

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mj overcome

May 17, 2023 at 10:23 pm

I don’t see LA winning this series. Joker played outta his mind, with a big ole triple double.

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John Von Martin

May 17, 2023 at 10:24 pm

Reeves as ray Allen 2.0. Saving leass later.

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Justice The Lone Wolf

May 17, 2023 at 10:29 pm

Austin Reaves in Curry mode ????????????????

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BatBat

May 17, 2023 at 10:34 pm

man nuggets gotta work on hammering that nail in the coffin. up by over 20 points u gotta maintain that. got caught slipping almost. amazing game from both teams. Lebron still playing like he’s 24 years old

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Murky Waters

May 17, 2023 at 10:48 pm

Denver was far the superior team in game 1 and it showed. It was cute the Lakers tried a come back. But ultimately it was men against boys. Not pretty for Lakers.

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Mike P

May 17, 2023 at 10:53 pm

Who cares, the three point line ruined that game

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cjavier gutierrez

May 17, 2023 at 10:54 pm

I smell sweep

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TrackMob Ye

May 17, 2023 at 10:57 pm

5:54

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Spaceinvasionendssoon

May 17, 2023 at 10:57 pm

Descansen en paz culto de Univisión vuelen alto
Rest in peace Univision cult fly high ????

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Ronamae Justine Valdez

May 17, 2023 at 11:01 pm

Jokic is ???? Honestly, I wanna see Nuggets and Heat in Finals.

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Sid da Sloth

May 17, 2023 at 11:09 pm

Yeah Joker’s the real mvp.

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Emile Blanchard

May 17, 2023 at 11:11 pm

The Miami Heat and the Lakers will be in the 2023 NBA Finals. It’s so predictable. Lebron will be playing his old team. 7th and 8th seeds. What a story.

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Javian Johnson

May 17, 2023 at 11:19 pm

Jokic man…wow! it seems like he’s over his regular season MVP awards and now if 1000% focused on winning the Championship this season. Gained a boatload of respect for his game since this postseason started

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JH3 Worldwide music

May 17, 2023 at 11:42 pm

Denver is going to win it all 5/17/23

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Lance Roylo

May 17, 2023 at 11:42 pm

The Nuggets were slept on fr fr. Lakers in 6.

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JH3 Worldwide music

May 17, 2023 at 11:43 pm

To much fire power at every position

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Arizona Iced Tea

May 17, 2023 at 11:47 pm

Jokic is playing out of his mind lol.

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Clara Goodrich

May 17, 2023 at 11:51 pm

The Lakers are going to be sent ???? home by the Nuggets maybe Labron James will retire he older and his legs are not strong as they use to be and those nuggets are young and on a mission the Joker ain’t no joke the Lakers are definitely going to lose on Thursday keep watching I was right about game1.

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Joshua Sarrazola

May 17, 2023 at 11:53 pm

What a game!

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vtx

May 17, 2023 at 11:57 pm

all of these insane shots were made tonight. i like the nuggets but the fact the lakers could come this close during a night like this is a testament in itself.

lakers in 6. this will be a great series

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Luck Brown

May 18, 2023 at 12:01 am

They need to change the lineup accordingly bring Thompson off bench behind AD and bring Reves off the bench and start atchimora or however you spell it lol they need a big lineup this series COME ON COACH

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