The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 119-107, in Denver. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists as Jamal Murray (21 points, 6 assists) and Aaron Gordon (15 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists) totaled 36 points. LeBron James led the Lakers with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists while Anthony Davis added 17 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks. The Nuggets are now 1-0 on the season while the Lakers are 0-1.
Nikola Jokic becomes the 12th player (15th instance) to record a triple-double on Opening Night of the NBA season, joining:
Oscar Robertson (3 times)
Magic Johnson (2 times)
Stephen Curry (21 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists – 10/19/2021)
LeBron James (19 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists – 10/25/2016)
Gary Payton (27 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists – 10/31/2000)
Jason Kidd (24 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists – 10/31/2000)
Clyde Drexler (25 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists – 11/1/1996)
Scottie Pippen (22 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists – 11/6/1992)
Fat Lever (11 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists – 11/6/1987)
Larry Bird (21 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists – 10/25/1985)
Jerry Lucas (10 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists – 10/10/1972)
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