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Lakers Edge Nuggets in Overtime Thriller, 127-125

3/16/2026

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Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-125 in overtime.
Luka Doncic had 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists, tying Nikola Jokic for second-most 30-point triple-doubles at 55.
The Lakers improved to 42-25 and earned the third seed, with Austin Reaves scoring 32 points.
The Lakers face the Houston Rockets on Monday, March 16, after a day off.
The Nuggets fell to 41-27 and sit sixth in the conference.

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Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-125 in overtime.
Luka Doncic had 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists, tying Nikola Jokic for second-most 30-point triple-doubles at 55.
The Lakers improved to 42-25 and earned the third seed, with Austin Reaves scoring 32 points.
The Lakers face the Houston Rockets on Monday, March 16, after a day off.
The Nuggets fell to 41-27 and sit sixth in the conference.