The Denver Nuggets bounced back from their loss to Dallas the night prior with a commanding 127-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, continuing their dominance over their Western Conference rivals Sunday (PHL).
Denver trailed by 10 points late in the first half, but turned the game around with a massive 37-15 third quarter that set the tone for the rest of the game.
Keep stacking those wins, Coach
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Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 34 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists, orchestrating a balanced attack where all five Denver starters scored in double figures.
Michael Porter Jr. contributed 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Russell Westbrook provided a spark off the bench with 14 points and 11 assists. The win improved Denver to 9-6 on the season.
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— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 24, 2024
The Lakers, coming off a last-second loss to the Orlando Magic, struggled in the second half, with no player scoring more than 20 points.
Austin Reaves led Los Angeles with 19 points, while LeBron James added 18 in a flat performance that dropped the Lakers to 10-6 on the season.
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