News : Jokic produced 21 points (8-14 FG, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 25 minutes during Friday's 126-114 Game 1 loss to the Lakers.

Spin : Jokic picked up three fouls in the first quarter and was never able to get things going as the Nuggets fell to an impressive Lakers team. He finished with a solid stat line but the playing time was well down, thanks to the foul issues as well as the fact the game was a blowout. A night such as this might not be the worst situation for Jokic and the Nuggets as it gives their key players a bit of rest heading into Game 2 on Sunday.