Nuggets Dominate Second Half to Rout Lakers 127-102

Nikola Jokić's 34 points and Michael Porter Jr.'s third-quarter surge powered Denver to a decisive victory over Los Angeles, continuing their recent dominance.

The Denver Nuggets outscored the Lakers 70-39 in the second half, including a 37-15 third quarter, to turn a six-point halftime deficit into a commanding win.
Nikola Jokić led Denver with 34 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. added 24 points and 11 rebounds, playing a pivotal role in the third quarter.
The Lakers struggled offensively, with Anthony Davis shooting just 6-for-19 and finishing with 14 points, while LeBron James contributed 18 points but committed six turnovers.
Denver capitalized on Los Angeles' 15 turnovers, scoring 31 points off them, and shot an impressive 61% from the field compared to the Lakers' 44.3%.
The victory marked Denver's 13th win in their last 14 matchups against the Lakers, including playoffs, and set a new franchise coaching wins record for Michael Malone.