The Denver Nuggets blew out the Los Angeles Lakers 129 - 101 at Staples Center on Monday. Denver (32 - 35) inches closer to a .500 record for the season and more importantly, show cased their ability to blow out the bottom tier teams while also staving off the Portland Trail Blazers for the 8 - seed in the Western Conference playoffs picture. Depth was on display for the Nuggets in the rout, as they went up 67 - 43 at the half and handed over much of the work to the bench, who also flexed their scoring prowess in the win. The Lakers (20 - 47) were unable to match the shooting efficiency the Nuggets had going, and finished 30 percent from three point range and 43 percent from the field, compared to the lights out 54 percent effort by Denver. Nikola Jokic and Danilo Gallinari each scored 18 points, and combined for 12 rebounds and nine assists. Mason Plumlee scored 15 points and added 10 rebounds across 36 minutes. Jamal Murray and Will Barton each pitched in 22 points and each played 30 minutes, and combined for nine three - pointers. Lakers Ivan Zubac drew the start at center and offered a bright spot in the box score. Zubac scored 25 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out an assist in 30 minutes. Jordan Clarkson added 19 points on 7 - of - 18 shooting, while Brandon Ingram pitched in 14 points, one rebound and two assists. Next up, the Lakers visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, while the Nuggets host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
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