"Nuggets Triumph in Season Opener, Jokić Shines with Triple-Double"
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The Denver Nuggets celebrated their 2023 NBA championship by raising their banner and receiving their championship rings before defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 119-107 in their season opener. Nikola Jokić recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Jamal Murray and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also made significant contributions. The Nuggets' victory marked their sixth straight win over the Lakers, and the home crowd chanted "who's your daddy?" at the end of the game. LeBron James led the Lakers with 21 points, but the Nuggets' defense, particularly Jokić's, limited Anthony Davis to 17 points.
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