NBA: Lakers Dominate Denver, Embiid Sits, and Portland Makes History
In a standout performance, the Los Angeles Lakers finally showcased the full potential of their LeBron James and Luka Dončić duo. Dončić delivered a stellar stat line of 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, while James added 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Together, they powered the Lakers to a commanding 123-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokić, at the high altitude of 5,280 feet.
In other news, Alexey Len saw limited action, logging just 3 minutes of playtime and grabbing a rebound for his team.
Meanwhile, Joel Embiid sat out the closing moments of Philadelphia's game against Brooklyn, reportedly due to either injury or a coach's decision. The 76ers ultimately fell 105-103, with Nic Claxton's game-winning play earning a spot in the night's top 10 highlights.
Finally, the Portland Trail Blazers made history by securing their largest-ever victory, dismantling the Charlotte Hornets 141-88. This surpassed their previous record from 1982 (pre-Clyde Drexler era), when they defeated Cleveland by 52 points.
