Apr 29, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives to the net against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the fourth quarter during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

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Lakers vs. Nuggets: LeBron James vs. Nikola Jokic win-loss, head-to-head record, stats

Jokic has had the upper hand over LeBron in last few seasons.

Saturday gears up for a star-studded encounter between Los Angles Lakers and Denver Nuggets. The Lakers, led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, have had a solid start to the season, currently holding a 10-5 record. LeBron has been exceptional, averaging 24 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game.

Meanwhile, the Nuggets, powered by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, are sixth in the standings with a 8-6 record. Jokic has been a force to reckon with, averaging 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 11.5 assists per game.

Ahead of the clash, let’s take a detailed look at their win-loss record, head-to-head stats, and performances against each other in the NBA.

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Head-to-Head record

In their head-to-head encounters, LeBron James and Nikola Jokic have faced off a total of 35 times. LeBron James has emerged victorious in 16 of these games, with 11 wins in the regular season and 5 in the playoffs. On the other hand, Nikola Jokic had the last laugh in 19 games, securing 10 wins in the regular season and 9 in the playoffs.

Stats against each other

Across their 35 matchups, LeBron James has had the upper hand, averaging 26.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game. On the other hand, Nikola Jokic isn’t much behind, putting up averages of 22.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game.

Here is a breakdown of LeBron James and Nikola Jokic’s regular season head-to-head stats over the years.

2015-16 Season

Dec. 29, 2015 (Cavaliers 93-87 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron – 34 | Jokic – 10
Rebounds: LeBron – 6 | Jokic – 7
Assists: LeBron – 2 | Jokic – 1

Mar. 21, 2016 (Cavaliers 124-91 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron – 33 | Jokic – 11
Rebounds: LeBron – 11 | Jokic – 4
Assists: LeBron – 11 | Jokic – 3

2016-17 Season

Feb. 11, 2017 (Cavaliers 125-109 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron- 27 | Jokic – 27
Rebounds: LeBron – 5 | Jokic – 13
Assists: LeBron – 12 | Jokic – 4

Mar. 22, 2017 (Cavaliers 113-126 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron – 18 | Jokic – 16
Rebounds: LeBron – 6 | Jokic – 10
Assists: LeBron – 5 | Jokic – 7

2017-18 Season

Mar. 3, 2018 (Cavaliers 117-126 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron – 25 | Jokic – 9
Rebounds: LeBron – 10 | Jokic – 7
Assists: LeBron – 15 | Jokic – 8

Mar. 7, 2018 (Cavaliers 113-108 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron – 39 | Jokic – 36
Rebounds: LeBron – 8 | Jokic – 13
Assists: LeBron – 10 | Jokic – 6

2018-19 Season

Oct 25, 2018 (Lakers 121-114 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron – 28 | Jokic – 24
Rebounds: LeBron – 11 | Jokic – 11
Assists: LeBron – 11 | Jokic – 3

Nov. 27, 2018 (Lakers 85-117 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron – 14 | Jokic – 14
Rebounds: LeBron – 7 | Jokic – 7
Assists: LeBron – 2 | Jokic – 7

Mar. 06, 2019 (Lakers 99-115 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron – 31 | Jokic – 12
Rebounds: LeBron – 7 | Jokic – 17
Assists: LeBron – 7 | Jokic – 8

2019-20 Season

Dec. 03, 2019 (Lakers 105-96 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron – 25 | Jokic – 13
Rebounds: LeBron – 6 | Jokic – 5
Assists: LeBron – 9 | Jokic – 8

Feb. 12, 2020 (Lakers 120-116 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron – 32 | Jokic – 22
Rebounds: LeBron – 12 | Jokic – 11
Assists: LeBron – 14 | Jokic – 6

Aug. 10, 2020 (Lakers 124-121 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron- 29 | Jokic – 12
Rebounds: LeBron – 1 | Jokic – 1
Assists: LeBron – 12 | Jokic – 4

2020-21 Season

Feb. 04, 2021 (Lakers 114-93 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron- 27 | Jokic – 13
Rebounds: LeBron – 10 | Jokic – 9
Assists: LeBron – 10 | Jokic – 6

Feb. 14, 2021 (Lakers 105-122 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron- 22 | Jokic – 23
Rebounds: LeBron – 10 | Jokic – 16
Assists: LeBron – 9 | Jokic – 10

2021-22 Season

Jan. 15, 2022 (Lakers 96-133 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron- 25 | Jokic – 17
Rebounds: LeBron – 9 | Jokic – 12
Assists: LeBron – 2 | Jokic – 13

2022-23 Season

Oct. 26, 2022 (Lakers 99-110 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron- 19 | Jokic – 31
Rebounds: LeBron – 7 | Jokic – 13
Assists: LeBron – 9 | Jokic – 9

Oct. 30, 2022 (Lakers 121-110 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron- 26 | Jokic – 23
Rebounds: LeBron – 6 | Jokic – 14
Assists: LeBron – 8 | Jokic – 6

Dec. 16, 2022 (Lakers 126-108 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron- 30 | Jokic – 25
Rebounds: LeBron – 9 | Jokic – 11
Assists: LeBron – 4 | Jokic – 8

2023-24 Season

Oct. 24, 2023 (Lakers 107-119 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron- 21 | Jokic – 29
Rebounds: LeBron – 8 | Jokic – 13
Assists: LeBron – 5 | Jokic – 11

Feb. 8, 2024 (Lakers 106-114 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron- 25 | Jokic – 24
Rebounds: LeBron – 9 | Jokic – 13
Assists: LeBron – 7 | Jokic – 9

Mar. 2, 2024 (Lakers 114-124 Nuggets)

Points: LeBron- 26 | Jokic – 35
Rebounds: LeBron – 4 | Jokic – 10
Assists: LeBron – 9 | Jokic – 7

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