LeBron James added 25 points, Austin Reaves scored 23 and Rui Hachimura had 21 when he left holding his left side with 10 minutes remaining — the Lakers didn’t miss him, going on a 12-2 run to stretch their lead to 19.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP

One of the unsung heroes of the Los Angeles Lakers’ big win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night was Rui Hachimura, who played great on both ends of the floor. Not only did Hachimura have ...

Rui Hachimura scored 21 points, had four assists and helped limit Denver Nuggets linchpin Nikola Jokic to a season-low two field goa

Luka Doncic had his best game yet for the Los Angeles Lakers, leading them to a 123-100 win at Denver that snapped the Nuggets' nine-game winning streak.

In a stunning matchup, the Los Angeles Lakers ended the Denver Nuggets' nine-game winning streak with a commanding 123-100 victory. Four Lakers starters scored over 20 points, showcasing a balanced team effort led by Luka Doncic's 32 points.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be seriously tested this evening as they visit the Denver Nuggets, a team that has a 37-19 record and a nine-game winning streak. The Lakers, who are 33-21, are looking to resume the momentum they were building prior to the All-Star break and continue to move up the Western Conference standings.

LeBron James added 25 points, Austin Reaves scored 23 and Rui Hachimura ... The Nuggets have never won 10 in a row during coach Michael Malone's decade in Denver. Takeaways Lakers: Los Angeles ...