Hometown kid Dalton Knecht helped out the Lakers with 32 points in a starting role. The Nuggets couldn’t defend, but they found enough buckets in the end.

Even with this news, the Nuggets still have a game to play and they can't overlook the Lakers. But Denver has their own star players listed on the injury report. Center Nikola Jokic and guard Jamal Murray are both on the injury report entering the game.

The Denver Nuggets picked up a huge win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. The Lakers were playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic, and have now

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The Denver Nuggets secured a 132-126 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday at Ball Arena, marking the Lakers fourth straight loss.

Feb 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) has the ball knocked away by Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images