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DENVER — Nikola Jokic alternated his gaze between the flashy ring on his left hand and the new championship banner heading toward the rafters. Both put a big grin on the big man's face. Jokic and the Denver Nuggets went through a festive pregame ceremony Tuesday night to celebrate the franchise's first NBA title in front of a capacity crowd. The Nuggets tipped off the season against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers with their new title of defending champions. It certainly had a nice ring to it.
