Nikola Jokic had 34 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists, Jamal Murray scored 31 points and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 132-126 in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope contributed 21 points, Bruce Brown had 16, Michael Porter Jr. added 15 points and 10 rebounds and Aaron Gordon finished with 12 points for the Nuggets. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is Thursday night in Denver. Nikola Jokic has a spectacular Game 1 as the @nuggets secure a 1-0 lead! 34 PTS (12-17 FG) 21 REB 14 AST Game 2: Thursday, 8:30pm/et on ESPN pic.

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