A key stretch of the 2021-22 season got off to a promising start for the Denver Nuggets Thursday night, as a 140-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers kicked off a season-long, six-game homestand with a win.
The 140 points marked a new season-high for the Nuggets, who shot 62.7 percent from the field and 50 percent (21-of-42) from beyond the arc. Six players scored in double-figures for the Mile High squad, who racked up 35 assists in the win.
Denver (21-19) now welcomes the Los Angeles Lakers to Ball Arena for a Saturday night showdown.
Los Angeles (21-21) has disappointed this season as a result of key injuries and struggles to identify the most effective lineup combinations.