The Nuggets defeated the Lakers, 119-107, in Denver. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 29 points, thirteen rebounds, and 11 assists as Jamal Murray (21 points, six assists) and Aaron Gordon (15 points, seven rebounds, five assists) totaled 36 points. LeBron James led the Lakers with 21 points, eight rebounds, and five assists while Anthony Davis added 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. The Nuggets are now 1-0 on the season while the Lakers are 0-1.