On Saturday night, the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers played a thrilling game in California.
The Lakers won by a score of 127-125 (in overtime).
Austin Reaves led the team with 32 points, seven rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block while shooting 12/21 from the field and 3/8 from three-point range in 46 minutes of playing time.
Magic Johnson Reacts To Nuggets-Lakers Game
Following the game, Lakers legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Magic Johnson sent out two posts.
Johnson’s first post: “Tonight’s Lakers vs. Nuggets game had Playoff-level intensity!”
Johnson’s second post: “Luka’s fall away jump shot sealed the victory for the Lakers 127-125. Luka ended with a 30 point, 11 rebound, 13 assist triple double and got a lot of help from Austin Reaves who sent the game into OT. The Lakers were down three with five seconds to go. Reaves got fouled, made the first free throw and missed the second but got his rebound and made a crucial game-tying shot! He ended with 32 points.”
Fans React To Johnson’s Post
Here’s what fans had to say in response to Johnson:
@itsyaboijo: “Tonight’s game id say Reaves got help from luka’s triple double . More consistent while Luka was struggling with his shot today. Too many dumb passes from everyone but this is surely a statement win.”
@Bmitch84: “We saw the game magic lol”
@meechie52: “Magic back tweeting about us feels like we coming together yall”
@idriisgarba: “That’s one of those endings you have to watch twice to believe..”
Lakers This Season
The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 42-25 record in 67 games.
They are in the middle of a five-game winning streak (and have won eight out of ten).
After their big win over the Nuggets, the Lakers will have a showdown with Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Monday night in Texas.
Lakers Last Season
The Lakers last won a title during the 2020 season.
They are coming off a year where they were the third seed with a 50-32 record.
However, the Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
NBA Legend Magic Johnson Reacts To Nuggets-Lakers Game