Denver Nuggets vs Lakers Match Player Stats: Full Box Score Breakdown
The Los Angeles Lakers edged the Denver Nuggets 127-125 in overtime on March 14, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena, capped by a Luka Doncic game-winner with 0.5 seconds left. Below is the complete denver nuggets vs lakers match player stats breakdown, covering every starter, bench contributor, and team-level number from the game.
Final Score and Game Summary
The Lakers survived a back-and-forth battle that went to overtime after both teams were tied 118-118 at the end of regulation. Denver led by as many as 8 points, while Los Angeles built a maximum lead of 17, but the game came down to the final possession, where Doncic’s 17-foot jumper over Spencer Jones sealed the win.
| Quarter | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | Final |
| Denver Nuggets | 26 | 24 | 37 | 31 | 7 | 125 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 34 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 9 | 127 |
Full Player Stats: Los Angeles Lakers
Luka Doncic anchored the Lakers with a triple-double, while Austin Reaves led all scorers on the night.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT |
| Austin Reaves | 45 | 32 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12-21 | 3-8 | 5-6 |
| Luka Doncic | 43 | 30 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10-26 | 4-14 | 6-9 |
| Marcus Smart | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Doncic reached his triple-double in the third quarter, finishing the night with a team-high 13 assists alongside 30 points and 11 rebounds. Reaves was the most efficient scorer on either roster, converting 12 of 21 field-goal attempts for a game-high 32 points.
Full Player Stats: Denver Nuggets
Nikola Jokic came within two rebounds of a quadruple-double-caliber stat line, recording 24 points, 16 rebounds, 14 assists, and 5 steals, while Aaron Gordon topped the Nuggets in scoring.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT |
| Aaron Gordon | 34:49 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9-16 | 5-10 | 4-7 |
| Nikola Jokic | 43:00 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10-19 | 2-6 | 2-2 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 28:33 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6-13 | 4-10 | 4-4 |
| Cameron Johnson | 43:01 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6-13 | 4-10 | 2-2 |
| Christian Braun | 33:12 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 0-2 | 2-2 |
| Jamal Murray | 36:03 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1-14 | 1-7 | 2-3 |
Jamal Murray endured a rough shooting night, going 1-for-14 from the field and fouling out just 31 seconds into overtime, a factor that proved costly in Denver’s late-game execution.
Standout Performances
Triple-Doubles
Both stars reached triple-double territory, but with contrasting shapes to their stat lines:
- Luka Doncic (LAL): 30 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists — capped by the game-winning shot.
- Nikola Jokic (DEN): 24 points, 16 rebounds, 14 assists, plus 5 steals — his 27th triple-double of the season.
Notable Milestones
Jokic’s outing marked his 27th triple-double of the campaign, reinforcing his status as one of the league’s most complete offensive hubs. Doncic’s performance extended the Lakers’ winning streak to five games, with his fourth-quarter and overtime scoring proving decisive down the stretch.
Team Stat Comparison
| Stat | Denver Nuggets | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Field Goals | 44-95 (46.3%) | 48-93 (51.6%) |
| 3-Pointers | 19-49 (38.8%) | 14-42 (33.3%) |
| Free Throws | 18-22 (81.8%) | 17-26 (65.4%) |
| Rebounds | 41 | 46 |
| Assists | 33 | 31 |
| Points in Paint | 44 | 56 |
| Biggest Lead | 8 | 17 |
Denver actually out-shot the Lakers from three-point range and the free-throw line, but Los Angeles dominated the paint and pulled down more offensive boards, a difference that ultimately outweighed Denver’s perimeter efficiency.
Head-to-Head Season Context
Heading into this matchup, Denver carried a 41-26 record (5th in the West) while averaging 120.6 points per game on 49% shooting, compared to the Lakers’ 41-25 mark and 116.3 points per game on 50% shooting. The two teams have met multiple times during the 2025-26 season, with results split across earlier meetings in January and March, making this overtime win one of the closer contests in their season series.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Los Angeles Lakers won 127-125 in overtime.
Doncic finished with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists, hitting the game-winning shot with 0.5 seconds left in overtime.
Yes, Jokic posted 24 points, 16 rebounds, and 14 assists, marking his 27th triple-double of the season.
Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 32 points on 12-of-21 shooting.
Murray shot just 1-for-14 from the field and fouled out 31 seconds into overtime, restricting his overall contribution.
The Lakers out-rebounded the Nuggets 46 to 41 for the game.
Denver led early stretches, but the game was tied 118-118 after regulation before Los Angeles won 127-125 in overtime.
It was one of several meetings between the two teams in the 2025-26 season, with Denver holding a 41-26 record and the Lakers at 41-25 heading into the matchup.
