Luka Doncic's stellar performance for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday has reignited hope among fans, fueling their playoff aspirations. With the Los Angeles Lakers struggling to secure a playoff berth in the NBA regular season,

Luka Doncic scored 32 points in his best game by far with the Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 123-100 runaway win at Denver on Saturday night that snapped the Nuggets' nine-game winning streak. LeBron James added 25 points,

Winners of 13 of their last 14 against the Lakers and eight consecutive head-to-head matchups at home, the Nuggets (37-20) were taken out of their comfort zone by a new-look Los Angeles roster. Anthony Davis was the player cashed in for Doncic, but somehow it was the Lakers’ defense that affected the hosts most. Denver shot 40% from the floor.