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Lakers defeated Nuggets 123-100, with Doncic leading the charge in a stellar performance.

The Los Angeles Lakers delivered a commanding performance against the Denver Nuggets, winning 123-100 on February 23, 2025. Luka Doncic shone brightly, scoring 32 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists, marking his best outing since joining the Lakers. LeBron James added 25 points, while Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura contributed 23 and 21 points, respectively, before Hachimura exited the game due to injury.

The Lakers maintained control throughout the match, never trailing and going on a decisive 12-2 run after Hachimura`s departure, extending their lead to 19 points. This victory not only snapped the Nuggets` impressive nine-game winning streak but also marked the Lakers` first win in Denver since April 10, 2022.

For the Nuggets, Aaron Gordon led with 24 points, while Jamal Murray added 19. Nikola Jokic recorded his 26th triple-double of the season with 12 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, although he struggled with six turnovers and a shooting percentage of just 28.6%. The game took place at Ball Arena in front of 19,998 fans. With this win, the Lakers improved their record to 34-21, while the Nuggets fell to 37-20. The Lakers are set to host the Dallas Mavericks next, marking Doncic`s first game against his former team since the trade on February 2.

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