Nuggets use big 3rd quarter to pull away from Lakers

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Nikola Jokic had 34 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists to lead the visiting Denver Nuggets in a 127-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.

Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 of his 24 points in the third quarter, helping the Nuggets outscore Los Angeles 37-15 to take a 94-78 advantage into the fourth. Porter also grabbed 11 rebounds.

Christian Braun scored 16 points,