Augustin scores 26 as Nuggets beat Lakers 117-107
D.J. Augustin scored a season-high 26 points (22 in the fourth quarter), and the Denver Nuggets went on a 17-6 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 117-107.
The Lakers went on a 13-2 run to lead 88-85 with 9:12 left in the fourth quarter. Gary Harris’ dunk put the Nuggets ahead for good with 7:51 left. Augustin scored 11 points during the run, and they led 102-94 with 4:18 left and by as many as 12.
Emmanuel Mudiay had 22 points (12 in the paint) and 7 assists.
For the Lakers, D'Angelo Russell had 24 points and 6 assists.
The Nuggets shot 48.7% from the field and 52.2% from 3 to the Lakers’ 44.3% and 35.5%. They outscored the Lakers 27-10 on the fast break. The Nuggets were outscored 22-6 in 9 minutes with Augustin, Arthur, Barton, Lauvergne and Harris on the floor together.