"He's Nuggets Devourer": Lakers fans hype Luka Doncic as LA routs Jokic-less Denver

Modified Mar 20, 2025 06:08 GMT

NBA: Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers - Source: Imagn — Laker fans give Luka Doncic a new nickname after leading his team to a 120-108 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. [photo: Imagn]

Luka Doncic led the LA Lakers to a 120-108 beatdown of the Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. The Slovenian erupted for 21 points in the first quarter to set the tone for the home team’s lopsided win.

He finished the game with 31 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block in 32 minutes.

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After the game, Lakers fans reacted to the superstar point guard’s performance:

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“ONLY 3 QUARTERS. He’s Nuggets Devourer.”

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Another fan added:

“Nah this dude on that Zion diet & starting to ball out…”

@Capsizing_ continued:

“All he needed was 3 quarters."

“KING OF NBA, FINALS RETURN COMING.”

@Luka77_x reacted:

“Who wants chicken nuggets? It's on the house”

In two games against the Denver Nuggets as a member of the LA Lakers, Luka Doncic has been lethal. He is averaging 31.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 3.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest when facing the Nuggets.

Doncic engineered a 14-2 blast to open the game on Wednesday. He had nine points and two assists to stake his team to an early lead it would never surrender. Denver adjusted its defense in the second quarter by putting a bigger defender on the point guard and crowding him.

Luka scored four points in the second period but his playmaking and presence remained invaluable for the LA Lakers. It took him 32 minutes to lead LA to a resounding win.

Luka Doncic plays well against the Denver Nuggets

Luka Doncic has been a thorn in the side of the Denver Nuggets since his days with the Dallas Mavericks. In 21 games against the Nuggets, he has averaged 27.5 PPG, 9.4 APG and 8.4 RPG. Doncic has three career triple-doubles when facing the Nikola Jokic-led team.

Despite his impressive numbers, Doncic is only 11-10 in games versus the Nuggets. The win on Wednesday pushed him past the .500 mark and allowed the Lakers to tie the season series against their rivals.

Luka Doncic has never faced the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs. He will have a starring role for the LA Lakers if they meet in the postseason.