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Final 2:58 WILD ENDING #7 LAKERS vs #1 NUGGETS – Game 1! | 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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23 Comments

Francis Naea

May 17, 2023 at 3:24 pm

Take away those 2 lucky shots from Murray,and jokic Lakers win

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LTATJ's AllDaY8

May 17, 2023 at 3:57 pm

Lakers 4-1

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Serialcrasher

May 17, 2023 at 4:17 pm

« Jokic stole the ball ! It’s all over! Jokic stole the ball! »

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Dimangmo Giddings

May 17, 2023 at 4:18 pm

Go lakers. We can beat them

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Alexander Alcantara

May 17, 2023 at 5:30 pm

lakas talaga ni jokic

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???? Make $756 Per Day

May 17, 2023 at 5:34 pm

“A goal is not always meant to be reached; it often serves simply as something to aim at.” – Bruce Lee

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Aneudis Figueroa

May 17, 2023 at 5:39 pm

This fucking refs really call tht AD block a foul

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Eriverto Gonsalez

May 17, 2023 at 5:55 pm

So far so good, good as game..the Lakers almost stole the show, but the nuggets were still in the game.

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Iron Logic

May 17, 2023 at 6:29 pm

Lebron with the choke. Classic Lebron.

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Darryl Flinch

May 17, 2023 at 6:38 pm

0:18 – 0:26 Look at James….. At least 5 seconds wasted.

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Darryl Flinch

May 17, 2023 at 6:42 pm

2:55 I knew it was over when Lebron tried to be the hero. Honestly get the ball to Austin Reaves

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fontae2hunnid OTN

May 17, 2023 at 6:59 pm

nba so trash now any 90s team would beat any current nba team. might even hurt most players

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Isael Cedillo

May 17, 2023 at 7:13 pm

I feel confident as a laker fan haha ????

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Nicia D.

May 17, 2023 at 7:19 pm

Everyone gon be mad @ Ciara husband

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Stitchman

May 17, 2023 at 7:26 pm

Have to think LBJ shooting the threes near the end wasn’t the best choice.

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Rookie of the year

May 17, 2023 at 7:29 pm

NIKOLA JOKIC BETTER THAN LEBRON AND AD

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Husky Thor

May 17, 2023 at 8:10 pm

Should be a fun series (at least I hope)

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Christian Ramirez

May 17, 2023 at 8:17 pm

THE LA LAKERS GOT PUNKED!!!!! GO NUGGS

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Kay C

May 17, 2023 at 8:20 pm

Lakers will win the series no matter what, specially at home game…

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PG 13PACERNATION

May 17, 2023 at 8:29 pm

Embiid cried his way to getting the MVP and now sitting at home watching the true MVP go to work.
The true definition of MVP, regular and post season wont disappear.

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Mark Thorpe

May 17, 2023 at 9:34 pm

Lebron is still a beast. He’s one of the hardest workers in any professional sport. If you want to beat his team you will have to outwork Lebron and outfox him ’cause he has so much savvy and knowledge.

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Clarke Steve Gil

May 17, 2023 at 10:22 pm

Portugal wins 2026 world champions!

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Missy Skeeter

May 17, 2023 at 11:00 pm

LeBron during crunch time, 2.37 down by 4, LeBron misses driving shot, 45 seconds, down by 4, LeBron misses 3-pointer, 18 seconds LeBron turn over, 9 seconds LeBron misses another 3-pointer

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The Hornets defeated the Suns, 127-107 tonight in Charlotte. Miles Bridges contributed a team-high 25 points to go with 4 rebounds 4 three pointers and 2 assists, with Kon Knueppel of the Hornets adding an additional 20 points (7-14 FG, 4-9 3P) and 3 rebounds in the game. Jalen Green finished with a team-high 25 points along with 7 assists for the Suns in the losing effort. The Hornets improve their record to 41-36 with the win, while the Suns fall to 42-35 for the season.