NBA 2018-19: 3 Key takeaways from the Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets matchup

#1 Nuggets advantage on rebounding

Denver Nuggets had a huge advantage on rebounding

The Los Angeles Lakers are a good rebounding team. But in this match, the Nuggets absolutely had their numbers. The Denver Nuggets outrebounded the Lakers 60-39.

The Nuggets posted this season-high number for any of Laker's oppositions. The Nuggets also had a huge advantage on the offensive board. They had 16 offensive rebounds which led to some easy second-chance points for them.

Paul Millsap led the Nuggets with 11 rebounds, Plumlee had 10 rebounds and they absolutely dominated the Lakers from inside. Trey Lyles finished with 9 rebounds and Jokic also had 7 rebounds which indicate that the Nuggets rebounded great as a team.

This is the biggest defeat of the season for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Denver Nuggets beat them in all departments. They were a far better team on this night. The Denver Nuggets next play at the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.