Luka Doncic had an impactful performance for the Lakers in a decisive 123-100 victory against the Denver Nuggets, scoring 32 points, contributing 10 rebounds and seven assists. This win marked the Lakers' first victory in Denver in nearly three years and ended the Nuggets' impressive nine-game winning streak. Doncic's aggressive play, spurred by coach JJ Redick's challenge to unleash competitive energy, demonstrated his growing confidence after returning from injury. Teammate LeBron James praised Doncic's focus during the game, a performance signaling his integration into the Lakers and potential future success.
"It's very tough to play here against that team," said Doncic, who added 10 rebounds, seven assists and four steals in his fourth game with L.A. since being traded earlier this month. "Just to win like that, it's an amazing win for us and gives me a lot of confidence moving forward."
Lakers coach JJ Redick challenged Doncic before the game to get so wrapped up in the competition that he has a "blackout episode" where he starts yelling indiscriminately in the heat of battle.
Doncic had averaged 14.7 points on 35.6% shooting (20.8% from 3) through his first three games while slowly integrating himself in the lineup after a left calf injury.
Once he started hitting those step-back 3s and got to yelling and barking, either at the fans or at us, or himself, he was very locked in on what he wanted to do out here on the floor tonight."
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