The Los Angeles team easily beat Denver in the first game of the series, driven by an overwhelming 37-point, 12-rebound Anthony Davis. Minimal effort for LeBron James, on the pitch for only 31 minutes (15 points and 12 assists). On the other hand, there are the many fouls committed by the Nuggets – 32 free for the Lakers in the first half alone – which limit the impact of Nikola Jokic, author of 21 points and top scorer for Denver like Jamal Murray
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