Nuggets no match for Lakers in Doncic’s best game in his new colors

It looks like Luka Doncic has finally found his rhythm with the Lakers in a dominant 123-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets!

Doncic exploded for 32 points, by far his best game in a Lakers jersey, helping L.A. snap Denver’s nine-game winning streak.

His early struggles (14.7 PPG in his first three games) were quickly forgotten as he surpassed that in just 10 minutes and had 19 by halftime.

LeBron James (25 points), Austin Reaves (23), and Rui Hachimura (21) all contributed in a game where the Lakers never trailed and won in Denver for the first time since April 10, 2022.

Final 📊

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

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Even after Hachimura left with an injury, L.A. went on a 12-2 run to put the game out of reach.

Despite Nikola Jokic’s 26th triple-double, Denver struggled. Jokić managed just 2-of-7 shooting with six turnovers, while Aaron Gordon (24 points) and Jamal Murray (19 points) led the Nuggets’ offense.

This loss ends Denver’s bid for a 10-game win streak, something they’ve never achieved under coach Michael Malone.