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Nuggets vs Lakers final: the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 127-125 in overtime on March 14, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 26 | 24 | 37 | 31 | 7 | 125 |
| Lakers | 34 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 9 | 127 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 27 PTS Aaron Gordon
- 16 REB Nikola Jokić
- 14 AST Nikola Jokić
Lakers
- 32 PTS Austin Reaves
- 11 REB Luka Dončić
- 13 AST Luka Dončić
Nuggets vs Lakers Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Johnson F | 43 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6-13 | 4-10 | 2-2 | +15 |
| Aaron Gordon F | 34 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9-16 | 5-10 | 4-7 | -3 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 43 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10-19 | 2-6 | 2-2 | +6 |
| Jamal Murray G | 36 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1-14 | 1-7 | 2-3 | -9 |
| Christian Braun G | 33 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 28 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6-13 | 4-10 | 4-4 | +2 |
| Spencer Jones F | 23 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 19 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4-6 | 2-3 | 2-2 | -5 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -8 |
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart G | 35 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8-15 | 5-12 | 0-0 | +16 |
| Austin Reaves G | 45 | 32 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12-21 | 3-8 | 5-6 | +7 |
| Luka Dončić FG | 43 | 30 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10-26 | 4-14 | 6-9 | -4 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 27 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 1-4 | +1 |
| LeBron James F | 40 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7-13 | 1-3 | 2-3 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Rui Hachimura F | 25 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Luke Kennard G | 16 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 20 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 3-4 | -2 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
Nuggets vs Lakers Recap
The Lakers beat the Nuggets in overtime after Denver erased an 11-point halftime deficit. Los Angeles moved to 42-25, while Denver fell to 41-27.
The Nuggets outscored the Lakers 37-26 in the third quarter to tie the game at 87-87 after three. Los Angeles led 61-50 at halftime. The Lakers outshot Denver from the floor and won the rebounding count 46 to 41.
Austin Reaves scored 32 for Los Angeles, and Luka Dončić added 13 assists and 11 rebounds. Aaron Gordon led Denver with 27 points, and Nikola Jokić had 16 rebounds and 14 assists. The Lakers made 48 of 93 shots, while the Nuggets made 44 of 95. Denver hit 19 three-pointers to the Lakers' 14, but the extra Los Angeles field goals decided the game.
The number to know: 9 points. The Lakers outscored Denver 9-7 in overtime, which settled a game tied 118-118 after regulation.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| 44-95 | Field Goals | 48-93 |
| 46.3% | FG % | 51.6% |
| 19-49 | 3-Pointers | 14-42 |
| 38.8% | 3P % | 33.3% |
| 18-22 | Free Throws | 17-26 |
| 81.8% | FT % | 65.4% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 7 | Off. Rebounds | 7 |
| 33 | Assists | 31 |
| 13 | Steals | 10 |
| 5 | Blocks | 6 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 22 | Fouls | 20 |
| 8 | Biggest Lead | 17 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 56.3% | 12.5% | 15.2% | 0.189 |
 Lakers | 59.1% | 13.3% | 17.1% | 0.183 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs Lakers Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, March 14, 20268:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
- Arena
- Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Nuggets vs Lakers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- W @ Spurs 136-131 Mar 12, 2026
- W vs Rockets 129-93 Mar 11, 2026
- L @ Thunder 126-129 Mar 9, 2026
- L vs Knicks 103-142 Mar 6, 2026
- W vs Lakers 120-113 Mar 5, 2026
Lakers last 5
- W vs Bulls 142-130 Mar 12, 2026
- W vs Timberwolves 120-106 Mar 10, 2026
- W vs Knicks 110-97 Mar 8, 2026
- W vs Pacers 128-117 Mar 6, 2026
- L @ Nuggets 113-120 Mar 5, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 5, 2026 Lakers @ Nuggets 113-120
- Jan 20, 2026 Lakers @ Nuggets 115-107
More NBA Games on Mar 14, 2026
- Final
Brooklyn Nets0-397
Philadelphia 76ers3-1104Top: Grimes 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-399
Atlanta Hawks2-2122Top: McCollum 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1102
San Antonio Spurs1-2115Top: Wembanyama 32 PTS, 12 REB, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2100
Boston Celtics2-1111Top: Queta 24 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2121
Miami Heat0-4117Top: Banchero 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3118
Los Angeles Clippers1-2109Top: Leonard 31 PTSBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Lakers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28; Lakers host the Trail Blazers Oct 27.
Nuggets vs Lakers FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Lakers on Mar 14, 2026?
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 127-125 in overtime on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 32 points.
What are the Nuggets and Lakers records?
After this game the Nuggets were 41-27 and the Lakers were 42-25 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Lakers?
Aaron Gordon scored 27 for the Nuggets. Austin Reaves scored 32 for the Lakers.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Lakers season series?
The regular-season series is tied 1-1 this season.
Who won the last Nuggets vs Lakers game?
The Nuggets beat the Lakers 120-113 on Mar 5, 2026 at home.
Where was Nuggets vs Lakers played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs Lakers?
Nuggets-Lakers: Q1 26-34, Q2 24-27, Q3 37-26, Q4 31-31, OT 7-9.
What is next for the Nuggets and Lakers?
Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Lakers host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 PM ET.