Luka Doncic said Wednesday night’s overtime thriller against the Denver Nuggets featured “the best atmosphere” he has experienced since arriving in Los Angeles last season.
The Lakers edged Denver 127-125 at Crypto.com Arena, improving to 3-0 versus the defending champions since Doncic joined the franchise. The guard secured the victory with a contested baseline jumper in the extra period, capping a triple-double of 30 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds.
Austin Reaves’ fourth-quarter scoring surge pushed the game to overtime, but Doncic delivered the decisive basket before a sold-out crowd that remained vocal from tip-off to the final horn.
“I feel like it was the best atmosphere since I was a Laker. The whole crowd was in, it was special to witness that,” Doncic told reporters. “Hopefully it happens more times; I had goosebumps a little bit.”
Los Angeles entered the matchup seeking a statement win to bolster its credentials as a title contender. The victory marked another milestone in the evolving rivalry, one that has shifted in the Lakers’ favor with Doncic on the roster.
During his postgame remarks, Doncic also highlighted his growing pick-and-roll chemistry with center Deandre Ayton, crediting Ayton’s screens and rim runs for creating easy scoring opportunities throughout the season.
Source: Lakers Nation
