It’s only fitting that a game between the top two teams in the Western Conference couldn’t be decided in regulation. Overtime was needed to settle things, as the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers put the All-Star break on hold for a little longer. Unfortunately for the Nuggets, the Lakers escaped with the 120-116 victory, following tough shot-making from Anthony Davis throughout the overtime period.
Although the Lakers quickly scored the first two baskets of the game, the Nuggets responded with an 8-0 run to take an early lead. Denver was able to maintain control of the game throughout the quarter.