DENVER NUGGETS BEAT LOS ANGELES LAKERS IN PRESEASON FINALE

The Denver Nuggets ended their preseason with a 121-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Jamal Murray scored 21 points and supplied six assists for Denver. Nikola Jokić collected six rebounds and eight assists, but figures for his scoring total differ: 17 and 21 points. Denver led 36-22 after the first quarter, during which Jokić made two three-pointers.

Aaron Gordon did not play, and Trevon Brazile took his place in Denver’s starting line-up. Brazile recorded 12 points, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Christian Braun opened Denver’s scoring with a lay-up and finished with 16 points, six rebounds and two steals. Marvin Bagley III added 13 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. DeMar DeRozan scored 14 points from the bench, while officials ejected Cam Johnson in the third quarter for a Flagrant 2 foul.

Austin Reaves scored 19 points for the Lakers, while Luka Dončić scored 15 in the first half. Walker Kessler exchanged early baskets with Brazile, who later blocked one of Kessler’s shots near the rim. Jaden Hardy scored the Lakers’ final basket of the opening quarter. The result completed Denver’s preseason schedule as both teams prepared for the regular season.