The Denver Nuggets get a much-needed victory today against the Los Angeles Lakers. They win their 25th road game of the season, which extends their franchise record. With this win, the Nuggets move into the 5th spot with a half-game advantage on Utah. Denver hands the Lakers a crushing blow as they lose their 6th in a row and fall 1.5 games back of the Spurs for the final play-in spot.
The Nuggets started the contest with multiple turnovers, but the offense found its groove and erupted once again. Three starters scored 20+ points today.