Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 14, 2026

Austin Reaves carried the Lakers down the stretch with 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, but it took overtime for Los Angeles to outlast Denver 127–125 in a back-and-forth affair that punished under bettors. The combined 252 points sailed 9.5 points over the 242.5 market total, cashing the over decisively despite the line climbing to 245.5 at close.

The game's rhythm shifted dramatically in the third quarter, when 63 combined points—the night's highest-scoring frame—swung momentum toward a shootout. After a tightly contested first half that produced 111 combined points, the second half exploded for 125, with Denver's 37-point Q3 outburst nearly sealing the result. Nikola Jokić (24 pts, 16 reb, 14 ast) orchestrated Denver's attack, while Aaron Gordon added 27 points to keep the Nuggets competitive. For the Lakers, Luka Dončić chipped in 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists alongside Reaves's scoring surge. Marcus Smart contributed 21 points off the bench as Los Angeles clawed back.

The fourth quarter tightened to just 62 combined points, forcing the issue to overtime—where 16 additional points sealed the margin. DAGGER leaned over at the opening number, and the call cashed decisively. The matchup reversed prior season trends; Denver won the first head-to-head 120–113 (total 233), while Los Angeles claimed the second 115–107 (total 222), leaving little expectation for a 252-point eruption.