The Denver Nuggets used to be a thorn in the side of the Los Angeles Lakers, but things have been getting better for the purple and gold.
On Wednesday evening, the Lakers took down the Nuggets 120-108.
It was yet another phenomenal game from Luka Doncic, who scored 31 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, while scoring four three-pointers.
The NBA celebrated Doncic on X following the big win, and the fans came out to cheer him on too.
Luka Dončić pours in 31 as the @Lakers move into 3rd in the West!
Austin Reaves: 22 PTS, 5 REB, 8 AST
Aaron Gordon: 26 PTS, 11 REB pic.twitter.com/DJz7FnJhc4— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2025
A lot of people were praising Doncic, who has been on a roll since coming to the Lakers at the start of February.
He has averaged 26.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 8.0 assists since becoming a member of the Lakers.
He has looked more and more comfortable with his new squad and is now easily running the team while LeBron James recovers from a groin injury.
Luka 🔥
— Jr. Devious (@DeeGee1844774) March 20, 2025
Luka dropping 31 not even on locked-in mode. Just casually dropping it every game. 🔥
— Mishal (@MishalQuiring) March 20, 2025
A lot of fans feel the Lakers have a real shot of winning the Finals this year.
Doncic is red-hot, James is healing, and the rest of the roster has been performing well too.
The Lakers are now the third seed in the West and are set to get healthier and stronger in the weeks ahead.
Now that they have proven they can defeat the Nuggets, a lot of followers feel the sky is the limit.
The Lakers are winning the NBA Finals!
— aaronloveswrestling (@A_L_W_podcast) March 20, 2025
Of course, the Nuggets were without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray during Wednesday’s game, which gave the Lakers the upper hand.
However, the Lakers have also beaten the Nuggets with those two stars on the court, which means they stand a chance no matter what.
How many points did the MVP JOKER get? Oh he didn’t play.
— Shawna (@SandraT12186443) March 20, 2025
Hopes and expectations are high in Laker Land and there are many fans who predict great things in the postseason.
There was a time when the Nuggets were nothing but a headache, but things are changing for the Lakers.
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