While Saturday night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets began with LeBron James chasing 40,000 career points, the focus immediately shifted to the defending NBA champions and their continued dominance over the Lakers.

Lakers News: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray congratulate LeBron James on reaching 40,000 career points.

On Saturday night, the Nuggets maintained their unblemished streak against the Lakers, which dates back to last year’s Western Conference Finals sweep.

Speaking to reporters after the game, James gave an honest assessment of Jokic and the Nuggets, saying, “They have five threats on the floor at once.” And their most terrifying threat, the Joker, can do anything. That’s what makes it so challenging.”

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James stated that there is no answer for Jokic, which is right. While numerous teams have attempted various coverages against the reigning Finals MVP, he has a response for each one. This is made possible by Jokic’s greatness and the skill that the Nuggets surround him with. Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr., and other Nuggets players all work well alongside Jokic, which is key to Denver’s success.

LeBron James extends the NBA scoring record by reaching 40,000 career points.

Every game between the Lakers and the Nuggets seemed to follow the same pattern, with Los Angeles hanging close but Denver pulling away late with greater execution. The latest clash between Los Angeles and Denver was no exception.