Denver Nuggets 131–126 Los Angeles Lakers · SternSports

Denver Nuggets 131–126 Los Angeles Lakers · SternSports

Denver Nuggets43-24

131126Final

Los Angeles Lakers40-25

Shooting

44-85 (52%)Field goals49-105 (47%)
13-31 (42%)Three-pointers15-40 (38%)
30-38 (79%)Free throws13-16 (81%)

Rebounds

39Rebounds47
9Offensive19
30Defensive28

Playmaking

30Assists32
12Turnovers9
7Steals10
5Blocks2

Scoring

58Points in the paint62
27Fast-break points15
19Points off turnovers13
13Largest lead11

Fouls

15Fouls25

Shooting

44-85 (52%)Field goals49-105 (47%)
13-31 (42%)Three-pointers15-40 (38%)
30-38 (79%)Free throws13-16 (81%)

Rebounds

39Rebounds47
9Offensive19
30

Stats

Shooting

44-85 (52%)Field goals49-105 (47%)
13-31 (42%)Three-pointers15-40 (38%)
30-38 (79%)Free throws13-16 (81%)

Rebounds

39Rebounds47
9Offensive19

Lakers

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
J. Vanderbilt	24	9	3-6	1-2	2-4	7	7	1	3	0	4	3	4	-13
D. Knecht	37	32	13-27	5-13	1-2	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	5	-10
A. Len	12	2	1-2	0-0	0-0	5	1	0	0	0	4	1	3	-8
A. Reaves	39	37	13-26	4-10	7-7	8	13	4	4	0	0	8	3	0
J. Goodwin	34	10	4-8	2-3	0-0	6	2	0	1	1	3	3	2	-8
M. Morris	24	7	3-11	1-4	0-0	5	3	0	0	0	2	3	2	-5
C. Reddish	7	0	0-2	0-1	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-12
C. Koloko	20	8	4-7	0-0	0-0	7	2	1	0	1	2	5	5	+13
S. Milton	28	16	7-11	1-2	1-1	5	3	2	1	0	1	4	1	+10
B. James	16	5	1-5	1-5	2-2	2	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	+8

Western Conference

#	Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK	L10
1	TimberwolvesMinnesota Timberwolves	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
2	Trail BlazersPortland Trail Blazers	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
3	ClippersLA Clippers	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
4	LakersLos Angeles Lakers	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
5	GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
6	RocketsHouston Rockets	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
7	ThunderOklahoma City Thunder	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
8	NuggetsDenver Nuggets	0	0	.000	0.5	-	–
9	PelicansNew Orleans Pelicans	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1
10	SpursSan Antonio Spurs	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1
11	MavericksDallas Mavericks	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1
12	JazzUtah Jazz	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1
13	WarriorsGolden State Warriors	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1
14	KingsSacramento Kings	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1
15	SunsPhoenix Suns	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1

Players

Nuggets

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
A. Gordon	31	17	3-6	2-4	9-10	7	4	0	0	1	1	6	1	+16
M. Porter Jr.	33	13	5-11	1-4	2-2	4	2	1	0	0	0	4	3	+11
N. Jokic	38	28	8-16	0-4	12-17	7	5	4	3	1	1	6	5	+2
J. Murray	39	26	9-16	5-9	3-3	4	5	2	0	1	0	4	2	+6
C. Braun	35	22	9-10	2-3	2-2	5	6	1	1	0	1	4	1	+8
Z. Nnaji	17	4	2-5	0-0	0-0	5	0	0	0	1	5	0	0	-11
R. Westbrook	28	17	7-16	3-6	0-0	6	7	4	1	0	1	5	2	+2
J. Pickett	2	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	-1
P. Watson	16	4	1-5	0-1	2-4	1	1	0	2	1	0	1	0	-8

Lakers

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
J. Vanderbilt	24	9	3-6	1-2	2-4	7	7	1	3	0	4	3	4	-13
D. Knecht

Game

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
DEN	32	39	31	29
LAL	40	27	32	27

Leaders

N. Jokic28 for NuggetsPointsA. Reaves37 for Lakers
R. Westbrook7 for NuggetsAssistsA. Reaves13 for Lakers
N. Jokic7 for NuggetsReboundsA. Reaves8 for Lakers

Tip-off: 15 Mar 2025, 02:30
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver
Attendance: 19’946

Match report on ESPN: Jamal Murray's clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126

Top stats

44-85 (52%)Field goals49-105 (47%)

Standings

Eastern Conference

#	Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK	L10
1	Pacers	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
2	Raptors	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
3	Wizards	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
4	Pistons	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
5	Hawks	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
6	Hornets	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
7	76ers	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
8	Cavaliers	0	0	.000	0.5	-	–

Western Conference

#	Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK	L10
1	Timberwolves	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
2	Trail Blazers	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0

Head to head

Last 3 meetings

Nuggets wins: 1
Draws: 0
Lakers wins: 2

Earlier meetings

24 NovFinal
Los Angeles Lakers102
Denver Nuggets127