Making history again! James moves to No. 1 in all-time field goals, Jokić records triple-double, Lakers narrowly lose to Nuggets.

On March 6, Beijing time, in an NBA regular-season game, the Nuggets defeated the Lakers 120-113. In this game, LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time leader in career regular-season field goals, Luka Dončić reached the 500-game milestone in his regular-season career, and Nikola Jokić recorded a triple-double.

Game Progress

Murray started hot, scoring consecutive shots to lead the Nuggets on an 11-0 run. James led the Lakers' counterattack, but Jokić and Hardaway Jr. hit shots to help the Nuggets stabilize. Near the end of the quarter, James made a mid-range jumper, going 3-of-4 in the first quarter, bringing his career regular-season field goal total to 15,838, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (15,837) to become the NBA's all-time leader. After the first quarter, the Lakers trailed by 10. In the second quarter, Kennard hit a three-pointer, and the Nuggets followed with a scoring burst to extend the lead to 15. James and Dončić then made shots to lead a 12-0 Lakers run, narrowing the gap. Brown, Braun, and Murray responded with consecutive three-pointers to steady the Nuggets. Toward the end of the half, the Lakers launched another rally, but the Nuggets scored inside and out to maintain control. At halftime, the Nuggets led 64-54.

After the break, the Nuggets came out strong, extending their lead to 15. Reaves carried the Lakers' offense with consecutive scores, and Smart hit back-to-back three-pointers. After Reaves scored on a fast-break layup, the Lakers cut the deficit to 4. Late in the quarter, the Nuggets went on a 9-2 run to rebuild their lead, but Dončić hit consecutive three-pointers to keep the Lakers close. After the third quarter, the Nuggets led by 7. In the fourth, the teams traded baskets, with the Lakers closing to within 3. Strawther hit a three to give the Nuggets some breathing room. The Lakers then went on a run to trim the lead to 1. In the final minutes, Jokić scored on a hook shot and a floater to put the Nuggets up by 5. In the closing seconds, the Lakers missed several shots, and the Nuggets sealed the win with free throws. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Lakers.

Starting Lineups

Lakers: James, Dončić, Ayton, Smart, Reaves

Nuggets: Jokić, Murray, Braun, Nnaji, Strawther