Denver Nuggets Sweep Lakers in NBA Playoff Opener
Game Summary and Box Scores
April 20, 2024
Denver, CO - The Denver Nuggets continued their dominance over the Los Angeles Lakers, sweeping them in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on Saturday night. The final score was 114-103, with Nikola Jokic leading the way for the Nuggets with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists.
The Lakers, who had stolen road wins in Game 1 of each of their previous two playoff series, were unable to overcome the Nuggets' home-court advantage. Denver entered the contest with a perfect 6-0 record at home during the postseason.
Jalen Hood-Schifino, Christian Wood, and Cam Reddish all had solid performances for the Lakers, but it wasn't enough to match the Nuggets' firepower. Denver also got strong contributions from Aaron Gordon (21 points, 9 rebounds) and Jamal Murray (17 points, 5 assists).
The Nuggets' victory gives them a 1-0 lead in the series. Game 2 will be played in Denver on Monday night.
Player Box Scores:- Nikola Jokic (Denver): 31 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists
- Jalen Hood-Schifino (Los Angeles): 25 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists
- Christian Wood (Los Angeles): 20 points, 8 rebounds
- Cam Reddish (Los Angeles): 17 points, 6 rebounds
- Aaron Gordon (Denver): 21 points, 9 rebounds
- Jamal Murray (Denver): 17 points, 5 assists
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