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Lakers Complete Comeback Victory Over Nuggets, Heat Dominate Kings

Published January 21, 2026, 07:32

The Los Angeles Lakers achieved an impressive comeback victory against the Denver Nuggets with a score of 115-107, in a game marked by the absence of key Nuggets players, including Nikola Jokic. Luka Doncic was the star of the match, completing a triple-double (38 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists). LeBron James also contributed to the Lakers' win with 19 points, while the team faced an unexpected absence in the second half due to an injury to D'Andre Ayton. The Nuggets, despite lacking significant players, led by as many as 16 points, with Jamal Murray standing out in the first half with 26 points. However, his performance declined in the second half, and the Lakers managed to turn the tide. Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson scored 18 points each for the Nuggets, but it wasn't enough to prevent the defeat. In another game, the Miami Heat defeated the Sacramento Kings 130-117, thanks to an excellent shooting night. Bam Adebayo was the top scorer with 25 points, while Norman Powell added 22 points. The Heat had impressive accuracy from beyond the arc, with 21 three-pointers. The Kings, despite the efforts of DeMar DeRozan (23 points) and Russell Westbrook (22 points), failed to compete with the Heat's offensive power and suffered their second consecutive defeat. Miami had built a significant lead from the first half, which they managed to maintain until the end of the game.