The Lakers took the regular-season series from the Nuggets in the same week they completed a season sweep of the Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick opens up about Austin Reaves' late-game heroics in the win over the Denver Nuggets.

That was the kind of environment Luka Dončić envisioned he’d be playing in when he was traded to the Lakers. And that was the type of play the Lakers knew they’d get from Dončić when they brought him to Los Angeles.

Lakers coach JJ Redick wanted his men to treat Saturday's game versus the Nuggets like a playoff game, and his request was granted.

The Denver Nuggets head coach shouted out one LA Lakers guard who changed the game in their latest loss.

On Saturday night, the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers played a thrilling game in California. The Lakers won by a score of 127-125 (in overtime). Austin Reaves led the team with 32 points, seven rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block while shooting 12/21 from the field and 3/8 from three-point range in 46 minutes of playing time.

The Denver Nuggets may be without multiple key players in Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James is set to play against the Denver Nuggets on March 14, 2026, after recovering from a hip contusion and ongoing foot arthritis. His return bolsters the Lakers, who are currently third in the Western Conference.