Luka Doncic delivered his best performance yet with the Los Angeles Lakers, dropping 32 points to lead the Lakers to a dominant 123-100 victory over his friend Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets, snapping Denver’s nine-game winning streak.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick spoke to Rui Hachimura's 'outstanding' defense against Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic.

Known for his friendship with Doncic, Jokic addressed the trade that has baffled many, reflecting on its implications for both teams and players across the league. "I think both teams win [the trade],

The Los Angeles Lakers are riding high after a statement win over the Denver Nuggets, sparking conversations about their title aspirations. It was a dominant performance by the Lakers, and superstar guard Luka Dončić made it clear that the team has one goal in mind—winning a championship.

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For his first time with Los Angeles, Dončić was in complete control of the offense, spurring a win over the Nuggets.

The Lakers have had lots of trouble against the Nuggets over the last two years, but on Saturday, they put together a very convincing win in Denver.

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet.