Nikola Jokic's Dunk Over LeBron James Went Viral In Lakers-Nuggets Game

Nikola Jokic had a huge dunk during Saturday's game.

Oct 10, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts against the / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 114-103 to take Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

The Nuggets controlled the second half after a strong third quarter where they outscored Los Angeles by 14 points.

Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic finished his night with 32 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and two steals while shooting 15/23 from the field and 1/3 from the three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.

All five starters with double-digit points!

Joker: 32 PTS / 12 REB / 7 AST
Jamal: 22 PTS / 6 REB / 10 AST
Mike: 19 PTS / 8 REB / 2 BLK
KCP: 12 PTS / 2 REB / 1 AST
AG: 12 PTS / 11 REB / 7 AST pic.twitter.com/zwxOdu4HeD

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 21, 2024

At the end of the fourth quarter (with one minute remaining), Jokic had a huge dunk that he was able to finish off despite LeBron James making an attempt to defend the rim.

The highlight got a lot of views on social media.

Via The Denver Nuggets: "WATCH YA HEADS"

WATCH YA HEADS pic.twitter.com/NApXiZ8rDV

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 21, 2024

In addition to Jokic's excellent showing, Jamal Murray also put up 22 points, six rebounds, ten assists and one block while shooting 9/24 from the field and 4/9 from the three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.

Apr 20, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) reacts during the fourth / Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

As for the Lakers, they have now lost their last nine games to the Nuggets dating back to the 2022-23 regular season.

Anthony Davis led the team with 32 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and four blocks while shooting 12/23 from the field in 45 minutes of playing time.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) looks on / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

As for James, he finished with 27 points, six rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block while shooting 10/16 from the field in 41 minutes of playing time.

Game 2 of the series will be on Monday in Denver.