In a thrilling showdown that highlighted the star power of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, the Denver Nuggets suffered a very tough loss to the Lakers. Following the game, Nikola Jokic delivered a powerful message to his teammates.

Winners of 13 of their last 14 against the Lakers and eight consecutive head-to-head matchups at home, the Nuggets (37-20) were taken out of their comfort zone by a new-look Los Angeles roster. Anthony Davis was the player cashed in for Doncic, but somehow it was the Lakers’ defense that affected the hosts most. Denver shot 40% from the floor.

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A viral clip captured JJ Redick's overwhelmed reaction as he watched LeBron James and Luka Doncic command the game.

Luka Doncic finished with a game-high 32 points, helping the Los Angeles Lakers notch up their first road win against the Denver Nuggets in close to three years

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Luka Doncic's stellar performance for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday has reignited hope among fans, fueling their playoff aspirations. With the Los Angeles Lakers struggling to secure a playoff berth in the NBA regular season,

Doncic scores 32 in his best game since the trade, James adds 25 as the Lakers swarm Nikola Jokic on defense in a 123-100 win, their first at Ball Arena since April 2022.

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King and Nuggets beat writer Vinny Benedetto break down Denver's 123-100 loss to the L.A. Lakers on Saturday night at Ball Arena. They talk

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to the court on Saturday night and faced a tough rough test against a Denver Nuggets team that has won nine in a row. The Nuggets have also beaten the Lakers in 13 of their last 14 matchups including the playoffs,