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)
Kedo
May 17, 2023 at 10:18 pm
AD’s stare at Jokic was just pure respect for that tough 3.
dante sarreal
May 17, 2023 at 10:20 pm
Ok
dante sarreal
May 17, 2023 at 10:21 pm
❣️
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.
John Von Martin
May 17, 2023 at 10:24 pm
Reeves as ray Allen 2.0. Saving leass later.
Justice The Lone Wolf
May 17, 2023 at 10:29 pm
Austin Reaves in Curry mode 💥🏀🏀🏀
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
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.
Mike P
May 17, 2023 at 10:53 pm
Who cares, the three point line ruined that game
cjavier gutierrez
May 17, 2023 at 10:54 pm
I smell sweep
TrackMob Ye
May 17, 2023 at 10:57 pm
5:54
Spaceinvasionendssoon
May 17, 2023 at 10:57 pm
Descansen en paz culto de Univisión vuelen alto
Rest in peace Univision cult fly high 🙏
Ronamae Justine Valdez
May 17, 2023 at 11:01 pm
Jokic is 🔥 Honestly, I wanna see Nuggets and Heat in Finals.
Sid da Sloth
May 17, 2023 at 11:09 pm
Yeah Joker’s the real mvp.
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.
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
JH3 Worldwide music
May 17, 2023 at 11:42 pm
Denver is going to win it all 5/17/23
Lance Roylo
May 17, 2023 at 11:42 pm
The Nuggets were slept on fr fr. Lakers in 6.
JH3 Worldwide music
May 17, 2023 at 11:43 pm
To much fire power at every position
Arizona Iced Tea
May 17, 2023 at 11:47 pm
Jokic is playing out of his mind lol.
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.
Joshua Sarrazola
May 17, 2023 at 11:53 pm
What a game!
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
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