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Luka Doncic's 31 Points Propel Lakers Past Nuggets in Key Western Conference Win

The Lakers' victory over the Nuggets moves them into third place in the standings and clinches a postseason tiebreaker, despite both teams missing key players.

Mar 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is guarded by Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Mar 19, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Mar 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko (10), guard Gabe Vincent (7), forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) and guard Luka Doncic (77) defend a drive by Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts to a leg injury in the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Luka Doncic scored 31 points, including 21 in the first quarter, leading the Lakers to a 120-108 win over the Nuggets.
  • The Lakers extended their home winning streak to nine games and have now won three straight overall.
  • The win moves the Lakers (43-25) into third place in the Western Conference standings, overtaking the Nuggets (44-26).
  • Both teams were without key players, with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray sidelined for the Nuggets and LeBron James and Rui Hachimura absent for the Lakers.
  • The Lakers' first-quarter 46 points, including nine three-pointers, set a season-high and tied a franchise record for most threes in a quarter.