Denver is still without Nikola Jokic, who is out for almost a month due to a knee injury, but his return is expected soon.
Meanwhile, Luka Dončić overtook him on the all-time list for the number of triple-double performances, after he scored 30 points in this game.
LeBron James contributed significantly to the victory of the Lakers, who finished the match with 19 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
He used the moment during the challenge to approach Jokić, who was watching the game from the bench in support of his teammates, and they greeted each other warmly.
After the game, LeBron was asked his opinion of Jokic, and his answer began with one word: “Respect.”
He then added: “I respect the greats of the game – the greats of today, as well as the greats of the past, and the greats yet to come. Jokic is one of the greatest to ever play the game. To go up to him to show my respect… At least it’s easy.”
LeBron then recalled the anthological clash between Serbia and the USA in the semi-finals of the Olympic Games in Paris, emphasizing how much that match meant to him.
“That’s one of the biggest games I’ve ever played in! I’d put it right up there. I’ve played NBA Finals, other Olympics, big games since high school, but this… I’ll never forget this moment.”
Denver is 7-4 without Jokić in this period, and forecasts say that he could return to the floor at the end of January or the beginning of February.
The Nuggets are currently third in the Western Conference with a record of 29 wins and 15 losses.
(Vijesti.ba)
