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The media has long fueled the Lakers' narrative as a powerhouse team, hoping they will ascend once again with LeBron James at the helm. However, this constant hype often clashes with the cold hard facts reflected in Jokic's record against the Lakers. In their last 14 encounters, Jokic has led the Nuggets to an impressive 13 wins compared to just one loss against the Lakers. The disparity in performance becomes cringe-worthy when considering that the Lakers frequently come into these games with inflated expectations, only to see Jokic and his team dismantle them.