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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 12: Lakers forward LeBron James, #23, right, congratulates Lakers guard Luka Doncic after he sank a three-point shot, totaling 51 points for the game against the Bulls in the second half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Thursday, March 12, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Denver Nuggets (at home).
The Lakers won (in overtime) by a score of 127-125.
Luka Doncic exploded for 30 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists, one steal and three blocks while shooting 10/26 from the field and 4/14 from three-point range in 43 minutes of playing time.
Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Doncic Made NBA History
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Guard Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket past guard center Nikola Jokic #15 and forward Spencer Jones #21 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Doncic also made NBA history with his performance.
Real App wrote: “Luka Doncic ties Nikola Jokic for the 2nd most 30-point triple-doubles in NBA history.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Guard Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a shot during the first half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Doncic is in the middle of another incredible year.
He came into play with averages of 32.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 47.5% from the field and 36.7% from three-point range in 54 games.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Austin Reaves #15 congratulates Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers after his winning jumpshot defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-125 in overtime of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Lakers This Season
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Austin Reaves #15 congratulates Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers after his winning jumpshot defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-125 in overtime of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The Lakers improved to 42-25 in 67 games, which has them as the third seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a five-game winning streak (and have won eight out of ten).
Lakers Reporter Jovan Buha wrote: “LA’s best win of the season. They win their 5th straight to improve to 42-25. They win the season series with DEN. Luka had 30/11/13, including the game-winner and game-sealing block. AR had 32/7/6. LeBron had 17/6/5.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 28, 2025: Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) sits on the bench after warmups before the game against the Mavericks on November 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Following the Nuggets, the Lakers will now head to Houston for a showdown with Kevin Durant and the Rockets on Monday night.
They are 19-13 on the road (and 23-12 at home).
Nuggets Following Lakers
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – JANUARY 20: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk during a timeout in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on January 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)
The Nuggets dropped to 41-27 in 68 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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