Game Recap
The Denver Nuggets secured a 121-106 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, establishing an early lead that proved decisive. Denver surged in the opening quarter, outscoring Los Angeles 36-22 to build a substantial advantage.
The Lakers mounted a comeback attempt across the middle two frames, narrowing the gap by winning the second quarter 33-26 and the third 28-26. Despite Los Angeles' efforts, Denver's key players continued to pace the offense. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists on 8-of-15 shooting, while Nikola Jokic contributed 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, sinking three 3-pointers. Christian Braun added 16 points and 6 rebounds for Denver.
Denver extinguished the Lakers' rally in the final quarter, extending their lead further with a 33-23 scoring advantage in the period. Austin Reaves topped the Lakers' scoring with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Sandro Mamukelashvili also provided 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists for Los Angeles, connecting on three attempts from long range. The result went against the SportsFBI pregame model, which had indicated a 63% probability for a Lakers win.
How the Prediction Fared
SportsFBI's model, locked before tip-off, favored the Los Angeles Lakers (63% confidence). It gave a 13% chance of a 20+ point margin; the game was decided by 15 points.
Standouts
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Linescore
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 36 | 26 | 26 | 33 | 121 | |
| LAL | 22 | 33 | 28 | 23 | 106 |
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