Nuggets’ Jokić sinks Lakers with 34-21-14 triple-double in West finals opener

• Nuggets win 132-126 over Lakers in Game 1 of West finals
• Joki leads way with 34 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists

Nikola Joki recorded his sixth triple-double of these playoffs with 34 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists, powering the Denver Nuggets to a 132-126 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the opener of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night.

Behind Joki's sizzling start and strong finish, and Jamal Murray's 31 points, Denver beat the Lakers in the opener of a playoff series for the first time ever.