Nikola Jokic scores 34 points with 13 rebounds, 8 assists in Nuggets road Win vs Lakers
Denver prevailed in 13 of the last 14 games against the Lakers
The Denver Nuggets earned their best road win of the season, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102. Despite playing on the second night of a back-to-back after a loss to the Dallas Mavericks, Denver displayed incredible energy, outscoring the Lakers 70-39 in the second half.
Nikola Jokic led the charge with a dominant performance, posting 34 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 block, and 2 steals. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 24 points on 10-of-15 shooting, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Russell Westbrook against his former team scored 14 points with 7 rebounds and 11 assists in 24 minutes. Despite trailing 63-57 at halftime after a strong 22-8 second-quarter run by the Lakers, the Nuggets took control in the second half.
Denver opened the third quarter with a 25-9 run, fueled by Porter’s hot hand and Jokić’s playmaking. They continued to dominate, starting the fourth quarter with a 15-6 run to build a 20-point lead.
The win marked the Nuggets’ 13th victory in their last 14 games against the Lakers, further cementing their recent dominance over the franchise.