Luka Doncic arrived in Los Angeles with sky-high expectations, and on his fourth game in purple and gold, he finally delivered his first signature moment.
The Lakers dominated the Denver Nuggets Sunday, 123-100, leaning on a collective effort led by a masterclass from their new superstar.
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Luka: 32 pts, 10 reb, 7 ast, 4 stl
Bron: 25 pts, 9 reb, 5 ast, 3 blk
AR: 23 pts, 4 reb, 7 ast
Rui: 21 pts, 4 ast pic.twitter.com/QrpiqTY3gI
Doncic erupted for 32 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and four steals, setting the tone early with 16 in the first quarter.
The Lakers never trailed, exorcising some demons against a Denver squad that had eliminated them in back-to-back postseasons. LeBron James added 25 points, while Austin Reaves (23) and Rui Hachimura (21) provided ample support.
Nikola Jokic notched a quiet triple-double (12-13-10) but was held in check with just seven shot attempts.
Aaron Gordon led Denver with 24 points, but the Nuggets’ nine-game win streak came to an abrupt end.
The Lakers (34-21) closed the gap on Denver (37-20) in the Western Conference standings, fueled by Luka’s long-awaited breakout.
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