The Los Angeles Lakers had a dramatic 127–125 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, sealed by a fadeaway jumper from Luka Dončić with 0.5 seconds remaining.
The game was forced into overtime thanks to a heads-up play by Austin Reaves, who rebounded his own intentionally missed free throw and converted a floater with 1.9 seconds left in regulation. That moment set the stage for Dončić’s late heroics, as he created just enough separation to knock down a 17-foot stepback in overtime.
Dončić delivered a triple-double performance, finishing with 30 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds as the Lakers extended their winning streak to five games and clinched the season series against Denver. The basket marked his first game-winning shot since his stunning trade to Los Angeles in 2025, a moment that underscored how quickly he has embraced the spotlight on one of the league’s biggest stages.
Reaves led all scorers with 32 points and played a pivotal role late, calmly making his first free throw and perfectly executing the intentional miss that allowed him to keep the Lakers alive. With the win, Los Angeles tightened an already crowded Western Conference race, joining Houston, Denver, and Minnesota with 41 win. The Lakers now sit 17 games over .500 with 15 games remaining, firmly in the mix as the battle for playoff positioning intensifies.
LUKA HITS THE GO-AHEAD JUMPER TO WIN IT FOR THE LAKERS IN OT 🚨 pic.twitter.com/CIkuCBvExv
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2026
AUSTIN REAVES GRABS THE BOARD OFF HIS OWN MISSED FREE THROW AND TIES THE GAME 😲
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2026
WE ARE GOING TO OT! pic.twitter.com/aPZAJkEpxM
