DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Nuggets began the 2023-24 season the identical means they ended their 2022-23 championship season: with a victory.
The Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-107 at Ball Enviornment for the house opener.
Earlier than the sport, gamers and followers have been handled to a hoop and banner-raising ceremony. The competition had an earlier-than-usual tip-off time to accommodate a second NBA recreation on the West Coast.
Jesse Duran got here to the sport together with his son, Jared. The 2 males got here carrying Nuggets jerseys and duplicate championship rings.
“That is affirmation that we’re world champions,” dad stated, displaying off his ring.
The Denver natives arrived early to catch the banner second.
“We’re able to go see that banner get raised unto the rafters, and keep there perpetually,” Jesse stated.
The Nuggets head to Memphis on Friday night time.
