It's Playoff time! LeBron hits two early 3's and his opponent Gordon with two early fouls. Murray a big throwdown with James trailing. Jokic with crazy touch, the Lakers scoring in transition plenty, up 8 at the quarter break. Denver goes on a run to bring it back, Jokic a sick flick-shot. LeBron hits the buzzer-beater 3 to end the half, to have the Lakers up 3. The Nuggets go to another level in the 3rd, Caldwell-Pope knocking down the 3's. The Nuggets end the term on a 13-0 run, up 12. Playoff Murray keeps it rollin. Davis keeping the Lakers in it, Jokic clutch though and Denver take the opening game comfortably. The Lakers shot better from the field, Denver better from 3, the Lakers more production at the line. Both teams took care of the ball, but the Nuggets just 4 turnovers for the game and were +9 on the boards. Jokic dominant, with an efficient 32 points, 7 assists, 12 boards, 2 steals and no turnovers. Porter 19 points, 8 boards, 2 blocks and no turnovers. Caldwell-Pope four 3's and 3 steals, no turnovers. Murray 22 points, 10 assists, 6 boards and no turnovers. Gordon 12 points, 7 assists, 11 boards, 6 offensive, just 1 turnover. For the Lakers, Davis 32 points, 5 assists, 14 boards and 4 blocks. LeBron an efficient 27 points, 8 assists and 6 boards, but 7 turnovers.
3. (Den) N. Jokic, 2. (Lal) A. Davis, 1. (Den) M. Porter.
3. (Den) N. Jokic, 2. (Lal) A. Davis, 1. (Den) M. Porter.