Denver, Jan. 10. – (Adnkronos) – The Denver Nuggets launched at the top of the Western Conference make the field factor weigh and take without great difficulty what is the number 11 consecutive victory at home by overcoming the Los Angeles Lakers 122-109, without the injured LeBron James , as well as long-term caregiver Anthony Davis. The Californians who do not go beyond the 17 points and 10 rebounds of Thomas Bryant and 25 with seven rebounds and seven assists of an incisive Russell Westbrook coming off the bench.
Even 20 lengths ahead before lifting the accelerator pedal a bit in the final, the Nuggets enjoy the best performance of the season from Jamal Murray who ends with 34 points, 5/9 from the arc, seven rebounds, four assists and a steals, to which are added the 16 points scored by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the 12 with seven rebounds by Michael Porter Jr., for a group that is currently enjoying first place in the West in cohabitation with Memphis (27-13 on record).
On the other hand, a separate discussion must be made for Nikola Jokic, the main architect of the Lakers knockout after five victories in a row: the two-time reigning Mvp gives himself another record-breaking performance by collecting the triple double number 11 of his season, author of 14 points, 16 assists and 11 rebounds. No one in NBA history had ever put such figures on the scoresheet, even closing with 100% shooting: 5/5, just the bare minimum.
