US EditionLuka Doncic Has Triple-Double as Lakers Rally Past Depleted Nuggets
- On Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, Luka Doncic recorded a triple-double with 38 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Denver Nuggets 115-107 in Denver.
- The Nuggets were shorthanded with key centers Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas out, while the Los Angeles Lakers slowly returned to health as Austin Reaves' calf injury progressed.
- A 16-0 run swung the game with two free throws by Luka Doncic with 6:42 left, turning a two-point deficit into a 108-96 lead as Marcus Smart scored 11 of his 15 points.
- The Lakers head back to Los Angeles for a road game at the Clippers on Thursday night after one of their most significant wins, while the Nuggets begin a three-game road trip at Washington Thursday.
- Doncic will return as an All-Star starter next month after leading fan voting, while LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers forward, was not voted a starter for the first time since his rookie year.
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The Los Angeles Lakers entered Tuesday night’s 115-107 win over the Denver Nuggets with something they have rarely enjoyed this season, a clean injury report.Outside of long-term absentees Austin Reaves, who is expected to return soon, and rookie Adou Thiero, the Lakers had their full roster available.That relief, however, may be short-lived. Starting center DeAndre Ayton was ruled out for the second-half after suffering a left eye injury, a set…
NBA: Luka Doncic has triple-double, Lakers beat Nuggets
DENVER — Luka Doncic had 38 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Denver Nuggets 115-107 on Tuesday night. LeBron James, who was not voted an All-Star starter for the first time since his rookie season, scored 19 points for Los Angeles, which played the second half without center Deandre Ayton due to a left eye injury. READ: NBA: Deandre Ayton makes Lakers history A triple-double for Luka Dončić in LA…
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated Denver 115:107 on the road, and Miami and Toronto also recorded victories in the NBA League.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated Denver 115-107 in the Western Conference derby. Luka Dončić scored 38 points.
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