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Luka Dončić, Lakers hold off Nuggets, move up Western Conference standings

LOS ANGELES -- Luka Doncu030cicu0301 led the way for the Los Angeles Lakers in their 120-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.

Doncu030cicu0301 scored 25 of his 31 points in the first half against the Nuggets in a game in which Los Angeles led by as many as 28 points.

Los Angeles’ quick start led to 46 points in the first quarter, the most the team had scored in any single quarter this season. The Lakers also set a franchise mark with nine three-pointers made in a single quarter.

Austin Reaves nearly produced a double-double with 22 points and eight assists as part of the Lakers’ offensive attack.