The 2023-24 NBA Season Opener: Nuggets Shine as They Receive Rings and Beat Lakers 119-107

On a night filled with extravagant championship ring celebrations, the Denver Nuggets made a statement by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers with a final score of 119-107. This victory was powered by Finals MVP Nikola Jokic, who secured a triple-double, recording 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists, marking his 106th career triple-double.

In addition to Jokic’s performance, Jamal Murray contributed 21 points and six assists, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had a significant impact with 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field.

LeBron James led the Lakers with 21 points on 10-of-16 shooting, but Anthony Davis, who scored 17 points in the first half, failed to add to his total in the second half, which ultimately proved too much for the Lakers to overcome.