Denver Nuggets Outperform Los Angeles Lakers 121–106 in 2026–27 NBA Preseason
The Denver Nuggets secured a 121–106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on October 16, 2026, in their preseason matchup. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 21 points and efficient ball control, contrasting with Austin Reaves’ high scoring but turnover-laden performance for the Lakers.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
On October 16, 2026, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 121–106 in their 2026–27 NBA preseason game. Austin Reaves paced the Lakers with 19 points, five rebounds, and three assists in 30 minutes, though he also committed six turnovers and shot 5-for-11 from the field. Reaves attempted 12 free throws, converting eight.
For Denver, Jamal Murray led all scorers with 21 points while adding six assists and three rebounds, committing just one turnover over 30 minutes. Murray shot 8-for-15 from the field and was perfect from the free throw line with five makes on five attempts. Nikola Jokic contributed 17 points, six rebounds, and eight assists, including three three-pointers on four attempts.
A clear contrast emerged in ball security and free throw attempts: Reaves’ six turnovers and 12 free throw attempts contrasted with Murray’s single turnover and efficient five attempts at the line. Both teams featured strong individual performances, but the Nuggets combined effective scoring and controlled play to secure the preseason win.
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