LA Lakers Also Drop Game at Home; Golden State Beat Indiana on Road
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 09 Feb 2024
Following their crosstown neighbors, the Los Angeles Lakers likewise dropped their first home game after a successful road trip, succumbing to the Denver Nuggets, 114-108.
The Lakers had a couple days rest from their road swing and although hurting, Anthony Davis was able to join Lebron James in the game versus the Nuggets. However absent was high scoring guard D'Angelo Russell and he could have helped the Lakers.
Davis and James led the Lakers starting unit which accounted for 79 points with 32 points and 25 points respectively. They got 15 from Austin Reeves and 7 from Max Christie but only 2 from starter Riu Hachimura.
On the other side, four of the Nuggets starting five scored a combined 90 points lead by Jamal Murray (28) Michael Porter Jr (27), Nikola Jokic (24) and Aaron Gordon (11).
In a nutshell, the Nuggets, although outrebounded, shoot better from the field, including the 3 point area and the foul line.
With the win, the Nuggets join the Minnesota Timberwolves which also won earlier today over the Milwaukee Bucks 129-106, on top of the Western Conference both at 36-16 half a won game ahead of idle OKC Thunder (35-16) and a full won game ahead of the Clippers (34-16). The Lakers impaired to 27-26 and remained at 9th in the West.
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors won their third straight game against Eastern teams, beating the Indiana Pacers, 131-109 in Indianapolis.
Stephen Curry hit 42 points and Jonathan Kuminga scored 18 for the Warriors. Although six Pacers were on double figures none hit 20 with Pascal Siakam scoring the highest at 16 points.
The author Teodoro Medina Reynoso is a veteran boxing radio talk show host living in the Philippines. He can be reached at teddyreynoso@yahoo.com and by phone 09215309477.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Teodoro Medina Reynoso.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Two Pacquiaos on same card?
By Joaquin Henson, Tue, 02 Dec 2025OLYMPIC BOXING 4: 1924 OLYMPICS AT PARIS, FRANCE
By Maloney L. Samaco, Tue, 02 Dec 2025Cebuana Lhuillier-Backed UTP National Team Shines at 40th Penang Open, Captures Multiple Titles
By Marlon Bernardino, Tue, 02 Dec 2025WBC 63th Annual Convention Opens in Bangkok
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Tue, 02 Dec 2025Undefeated Brooklyn heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor closing out a strong 2026
Tue, 02 Dec 2025USA Boxing Announces Partnership with Xempower USA
Tue, 02 Dec 2025THE RING 6: TEOFIMO-SHAKUR SET FOR JANUARY SHOWDOWN IN NEW YORK
Tue, 02 Dec 2025Undefeated Middleweight Dante Kirkman Set to Return December 11 in Costa Mesa
Tue, 02 Dec 2025Dejon Farrell Francis Turning Things Around
Tue, 02 Dec 2025WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David 'The Mexican Monster' Benavidez Excited About History-Making Cinco De Mayo Showdown with Gilberto Ramirez
Tue, 02 Dec 2025PPV.COM RETURNS TO THE RING LIVE STREAMING ALL-ACTION TITLE TILT ISAAC "PITBULL" CRUZ vs. LAMONT ROACH, JR
Tue, 02 Dec 2025Llover Eyes Winner of Salas-Ngexeke IBF Title Duel in Mexico
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Mon, 01 Dec 2025Jimuel draws in pro debut
By Joaquin Henson, Mon, 01 Dec 2025Kevin Durant sets new NBA record
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Mon, 01 Dec 2025LAZARO LORENZANA CAPTURES WBC REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE OVER LUIS ARIAS
Sun, 30 Nov 2025