The Nuggets led by as many as 28 points in the first half. They put together a 15-0 run in the second quarter that helped them take a 67-43 lead at halftime.

PRETTY PLAY

Surrounded by three Lakers players after pulling down an offensive rebound, Jokic flipped a no-look, over-the-shoulder pass to Barton cutting through the lane, and the rangy forward threw down a reverse dunk that brought a gasp from the crowd and gave the Nuggets a 16-point lead with 7:07 left in the second quarter.

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