Curtis Jones caps a strong Summer League showing with 22 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 steals.
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The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 106-84 in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at Thomas & Mack Center on Friday.
There were nine ties and 14 lead changes through the opening three quarters, with neither team leading by more than six points until the final 12 minutes. Denver was the one who snapped that streak, outscoring Los Angeles in the fourth quarter, 30-15. The Nuggets also outscored the Lakers in all four quarters. Denver shot 52 percent from the field while holding Los Angeles to 41 percent shooting. They really dominated down low, outscoring the Lakers in the paint, 62-26. The Nuggets also outscored the Lakers in fastbreak points, 21-6, and in points off turnovers, 19-7.
The Lakers (1-4) had just one starter reach double figures in scoring, with Cole Swider compiling 17 points and six rebounds. R.J. Davis led the bench with 17 points and three assists. Ethan Taylor tallied 15 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals, while Sir’Jabari Rice had 14 points and three boards.
The Nuggets (2-3) were led by Curtis Jones, collecting 22 points, five rebounds, eight assists and two steals. Reyne Smith led the bench with 17 points and three assists. Donovan Williams amassed 16 points and six rebounds, while Terrence Hargrove Jr. had 12 points and six rebounds.