The Denver Nuggets moved to 39-24 after a 120-113 result against the Los Angeles Lakers, who left Ball Arena at 37-25.
First quarter
The Denver Nuggets opened with a 32-22 edge while holding the Los Angeles Lakers to 22 points in the first quarter.
The Nugs hit 52 percent from the field in the game while building an early lead that reached 15.
Second quarter
The Nuggets matched the Lakers at 32-32 in the second quarter to take a 64-54 halftime margin.
Denver got to the line early on the way to 31 free throw attempts and 28 makes for 90 percent, and that cushion held through the break.
Third quarter
The Nuggets posted 29 points in the third quarter while the Lakers scored 32, trimming the gap to 93-86.
Nikola Jokić delivered 28 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds, and his 9 turnovers stood out against Denver’s 18 team turnovers.
Jamal Murray added 28 points and 7 assists as Denver kept pace with a Los Angeles offense that finished with 30 assists and 13 made 3-pointers on 42 percent.
Fourth quarter
The Nuggets and the Lakers each scored 27 in the fourth quarter, and Denver closed out the 120-113 Denver Nuggets full-time result.
Denver finished with 14 made 3-pointers on 45 percent, and Los Angeles countered with 45 bench points while Denver’s bench produced 26.
The Lakers generated 12 steals and turned turnovers into 26 points, while Denver recorded 3 steals and scored 11 points off turnovers.
The Lakers scored 54 points in the paint and 22 fast-break points, while Denver answered with 49 total rebounds and 15 second-chance points.
This Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers match summary also reflected Denver’s 68 percent true shooting rate against Los Angeles at 60 percent in a Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers tactical recap.
Key stretches showed up as game-changing plays Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers, including Denver’s 11-0 unanswered run and Los Angeles’ 12-3 spurt noted in the team runs data.
The Nuggets are scheduled to host the New York Knicks at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on 3/6/2026 at 9:00 PM EDT, with coverage listed on ALT2, KTVD, KUSA, and MSG.
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