Luka Doncic led the charge with 31 points in the Lakers' emphatic 120-108 victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets. Doncic's impressive 21 points in the first quarter fueled Los Angeles’ explosive start, leading to their highest-scoring quarter of the season. Austin Reaves contributed significantly with 22 points, and the Lakers secured their third consecutive win despite missing key players LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. The win allowed the Lakers to overtake the Nuggets in the Western Conference standings and highlighted Doncic's impact since joining the team last month.
Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 31 points, including 21 in a high-scoring first quarter, helping Los Angeles defeat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 120-108.
The victory marked the Lakers' third straight win and ninth consecutive home victory despite missing LeBron James and Rui Hachimura for extended periods.
Doncic's return saw him shine with a franchise-tied nine three-pointers in the first quarter, showcasing the Lakers' explosive offensive performance.
Aaron Gordon's strong performance for the Nuggets with 26 points was not enough to overcome Los Angeles, which regained momentum after a brief Denver rally.
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