The Los Angeles Lakers finally won their first game of the season and celebrated wildly to mark Darvin Ham’s first win as an NBA head coach.
The Lakers entered the clash against the Denver Nuggets with an 0-5 record - the worst in the league - but they stormed to a 121-110 win over back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic’s title contenders. The Lakers showed an improved attitude and mentality, fighting back from an early 10-point deficit to clinch the victory.
LeBron James led the way offensively with 26 points and eight assists, but the 37-year-old also put in the crucial effort and hustle on the defensive end. Anthony Davis added 23 points and 15 rebounds while the much-maligned Russell Westbrook put up 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists off the bench in an impressive performance.