Denver Hosts Los Angeles with 1-0 Series Lead
Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Apr 20 2024
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The Denver Nuggets took an early lead in their playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, winning the first game at home on Saturday night. The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who had a triple-double with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. Aaron Gordon also had a strong game for the Nuggets, scoring 21 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.
The Lakers were led by Anthony Davis, who had 27 points and 11 rebounds. LeBron James added 21 points, but he struggled from the field, shooting just 8-of-20. The Lakers also had trouble containing Jokic in the paint, as he was able to get to the rim and draw fouls.
The Nuggets will now travel to Los Angeles for Game 2 of the series, which will be played on Monday night. The Lakers will need to find a way to slow down Jokic and Gordon if they want to tie the series.
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