Nuggets keep dominance of Lakers

LOS ANGELES – Nikola Jokic scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to spark the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102 on Saturday, continuing their dominance of the NBA rivalry.

The Nuggets won for the 13th time in the past 14 contests against the Lakers, including ousting the Lakers in the playoffs the past two seasons.

Michael Porter Jr. added 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Jamal Murray had 14 points.