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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)
Category
Basketball
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Basketball, G League, NBA
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