Nuggets Coach Opens Up About Facing Lakers on Opening Ring Night

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Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone knows that his team will have a difficult task ahead of them on opening night when they face the Los Angeles Lakers, who will be raising their championship banner.

"It's going to be a challenge," Malone said. "The Lakers are going to be emotional, they're going to be excited, and they're going to be motivated. They're going to want to come out and make a statement. We have to be ready for that."

The Nuggets and Lakers met in the Western Conference Finals last season, with the Lakers winning in five games. Malone said that he expects the Lakers to be even more motivated this season after winning the championship.

"They're going to be hungry," Malone said. "They're going to want to prove that they're the best team in the world. We have to be ready to match their intensity and their physicality."

Malone said that he is confident that his team can handle the challenge of facing the Lakers on opening night.

"We're a tough team," Malone said. "We're a physical team. We're a team that can compete with anyone. We're going to go out there and give it our best shot."

The Nuggets and Lakers will tip off at 7:30 PM on October 22nd at Staples Center.

🏀What to Expect from the Nuggets-Lakers Game🏀

◆The Nuggets and Lakers are two of the best teams in the Western Conference, and their matchup on opening night is sure to be a good one.

◆The Lakers are led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who are two of the best players in the NBA. James is a four-time NBA MVP and Davis is a seven-time NBA All-Star. ◆The Lakers also have a deep supporting cast that includes Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwight Howard.

◆The Nuggets are led by Nikola Jokic, who is one of the most versatile players in the NBA. Jokic is a two-time NBA All-Star and he is coming off a season in which he averaged 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. The Nuggets also have a good supporting cast that includes Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Aaron Gordon.

🏀Keys to the Game🏀

◆The Nuggets will need to play a physical and aggressive game against the Lakers. They will also need to contain James and Davis.

◆The Lakers will need to shoot the ball well from three-point range and they will need to get their transition game going.

🏀Prediction🏀

◆The Nuggets and Lakers are two evenly matched teams, so this game should be close. However, I think the Lakers will have a slight edge because they will be playing at home and they will be raising their championship banner.

🏀Final Score: Lakers 115, Nuggets 110

🏀🏀Additional Information🏀🏀

◆The Nuggets and Lakers have a long history of rivalry, dating back to the 1980s. The two teams have met in the playoffs 13 times, with the Lakers holding a 10-3 advantage.

◆The Nuggets are led by reigning two-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Jokic is one of the most versatile and dominant players in the NBA, and he will be a key factor in the Nuggets' success on opening night.

◆The Lakers are led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James is one of the greatest players of all time, and Davis is one of the most talented big men in the NBA. The Lakers will be looking to get off to a good start to their title defense on opening night.

🏀🏀Conclusion🏀🏀

◆The Nuggets and Lakers matchup on opening night is one of the most anticipated games of the season. The two teams have a long history of rivalry, and they are both expected to be contenders in the Western Conference this season.

◆The Nuggets will be looking to avenge their loss to the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals last season. The Lakers will be looking to make a statement on opening night and show that they are still the best team in the NBA.