The Los Angeles Lakers scripted victory over the Denver Nuggets in the new NBA season.

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The Los Angeles Lakers scripted victory over the Denver Nuggets in the new NBA season.

The Los Angeles Lakers has clinched victory in their first game of the 2022-23 NBA season after defeating the Denver Nuggets by 121-110 after dropping their first five games of the season. 

LeBron James led the Lakers in scoring with 26 points on 10-of-22 shooting from the floor in his 34 minutes.

Anthony Davis added 23 points and 15 rebounds while Russell Westbrook came off the bench to contribute 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as the host Lakers improved to 1-5 by ending their futility run.

The win ends the Lakers' five-game losing run to start the season. For Denver, the defeat means they are 1-3 on the road this season and 4-3 overall.