Lakers win wild OT
The Lakers beat the Nuggets 127‑125 in overtime after Austin Reaves forced extra time and Luka Dončić hit the game‑sealing basket at the final second — a high‑drama result in a tight Western race on March 14 . Even with the win, Shaquille O’Neal warned the Lakers’ style may not be sustainable for a deep playoff run, adding a dose of skepticism to the euphoria .
The victory pushed the Lakers to 42-25 and left them in sole possession of third place in the Western Conference. sportsdata.usatoday.com Luka Dončić posted a 30-point, 13-assist, 11-rebound triple-double as Los Angeles extended its winning streak to five games. wwltv.com Austin Reaves paced the Lakers with a team-high 32 points and also chipped in seven rebounds and six assists. wwltv.com Nikola Jokić still delivered 24 points, 16 rebounds and 14 assists — his 27th triple-double of the season — while Aaron Gordon led Denver with 27 points. wwltv.com Jamal Murray shot 1‑for‑14 and fouled out 31 seconds into overtime; Denver fell to 41-27 and dropped the season series to 1-2 against Los Angeles, giving the Lakers the tiebreaker if the teams finish tied. wwltv.com Shaquille O’Neal criticized the manner of the win on television, saying “If you have to rely on that, you're not gonna win,” and warning the Lakers their late-game dependency won’t sustain a championship run. sports.yahoo.com
