Sun Feb 23 22:00:00 UTC 2025: **Lakers End Nuggets’ Winning Streak Behind Doncic’s Strong Performance**

**Los Angeles, CA** – Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a decisive 123-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, ending Denver’s nine-game winning streak. Doncic, in his fourth game with the Lakers since a recent trade, tallied 32 points and 10 rebounds. LeBron James contributed 25 points to the Lakers’ win, their second in their last 15 games against Denver. Austin Reaves added 23 points, and Rui Hachimura scored 21. Nikola Jokic recorded his 26th triple-double for Denver with 12 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, but the Nuggets’ 20 turnovers proved costly. Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets’ scoring with 24 points.

**Other NBA Action:**

* **Brooklyn Nets 110, Philadelphia 76ers 109:** Nic Claxton’s offensive rebound and putback at the buzzer secured a dramatic victory for the Nets, snapping the Sixers’ seven-game losing streak. Cameron Johnson led Brooklyn with 23 points. Tyrese Maxey scored 31 for Philadelphia.

* **Portland Trail Blazers 145, Charlotte Hornets 112:** The Trail Blazers achieved a franchise-record victory margin, coasting to a win over the Hornets. Anfernee Simons led Portland with 25 points, while Toumani Camara contributed a near triple-double (20 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists). Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball struggled, scoring only 5 points.

* **Phoenix Suns 121, Chicago Bulls 117:** Devin Booker’s 29 points and Kevin Durant’s 27 points powered the Suns to a victory over the Bulls, ending their four-game losing streak. The Bulls suffered their sixth consecutive loss.

* **Utah Jazz 123, Houston Rockets 112:** Keyonte George scored 30 points, and Lauri Markkanen added 23 points and 10 rebounds as Utah defeated Houston. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 27 points.

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