Nuggets Beat Lakers 101-99, Jokic's Triple-Double Secures 2-0 Lead

Apr 23, 2024, 04:34 AM

In a dramatic NBA playoff game, the Denver Nuggets, led by Jamal Murray's buzzer-beating shot, overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99, securing a 2-0 series lead. Nikola Jokic contributed a triple-double with 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists. Despite 39-year-old LeBron James' efforts, including 22 points and a crucial and-1 in the final minutes, the Lakers, who led by 15 at halftime, could not maintain their lead, marking their tenth consecutive loss to the Nuggets.