Lakers suffer heavy defeat to Nuggets at home

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets 127-102 at home, marking a significant defeat. The Lakers led at halftime but struggled in the second half, allowing the Nuggets to dominate with a strong performance. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 34 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists, contributing to a 50-17 run that sealed the game. The Lakers struggled with turnovers and shooting, finishing with 15 turnovers and shooting just 36.1% from three-point range. This loss highlights the Lakers' need for improvement, especially against strong teams like the Nuggets. They will face the Phoenix Suns next, followed by a game against the Spurs.