Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray spoil LeBron James’ historic night
THE Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 124-114 despite LeBron James’ record-breaking night.
It was a back-and-forth battle all night but the Nuggets managed to pull away in the fourth quarter.
Nikola Jokic scored 35 points on 16 of 25 shooting and added 11 rebounds and 7 assists.
Jamal Murray scored 24 points on 11 of 23 shooting and tallied 11 assists.
Michael Porter Jr. was perfect on the night hitting all 10 shots he attempted.
LeBron James made history becoming the only NBA player to score 40,000 points and scored 26 points for the game but it wasn’t enough.
Pictures from Lakers vs Nuggets showdown, part two
Below are some more pictures from the clash between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers.
Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ballCredit: Getty
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a photo after scoring his 40,000th pointCredit: Getty
Pictures from Lakers vs Nuggets showdown
Below are some pictures from the clash between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives in for the layupCredit: AP
Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball during the game against the Los Angeles LakersCredit: Getty
More on LeBron James record-breaking night
During their game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers star, 39, became the first player in NBA history to reach 40,000 career points.
James entered the game needing just nine points to clinch the record.
He ultimately reached the mark in the second quarter with the Lakers up 37-32, after scoring five points in the first.
Moments later, as James headed to the bench, he was given a standing ovation by all in the arena, including his family.
All of this followed a hilarious interaction between James and Nuggets star Nikola Jokic before the game.
“We’re going to stop you, you’re going eight [points],” Jokic told James, prompting laughter from the four-time MVP, as captured by ESPN.
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