The Denver Nuggets’ nine-game win streak came to an end in a 123-100 wire-to-wire loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, who were boosted by the performance of their new duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Luka’s best night yet in a Lakers uniform saw him score 30 points, while LeBron continued to dominate despite not needing to be the primary scorer.
Nikola Jokic had a triple-double, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Lakers’ defensive strategy, which involved triple-teaming Jokic and forcing Denver to commit turnovers. The Nuggets turned the ball over 20 times, allowing L.A. to capitalize on each turnover and build their lead.
The game was marked by sloppy play from the Nuggets, who struggled to find offense in non-Jokic minutes and couldn’t overcome the Lakers’ defensive pressure. In contrast, the Lakers settled into a rhythm and made key shots when needed. Jokic’s late-game surge wasn’t enough to cut the deficit, as L.A.’s defense took control and sealed the victory.
The loss marks a significant shift for the Nuggets, who must now adjust to life without their former trade target being on the opposing side of the court. The Lakers’ new duo has proven to be a formidable force, and Denver will need to regroup and find ways to contain Luka’s incredible talent if they want to remain competitive in the Western Conference.
Source: https://www.denverstiffs.com/recap-denver-nuggets-win-streak-snapped-as-they-lose-123-100-to-los-angeles-lakers