Headline: Curtis Jones Shines as Nuggets Surge Past Lakers in Dominant Summer League Victory

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• Nuggets 106, Lakers 84: Box Score | Game Summary

On Friday, the Denver Nuggets triumphed over the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 106-84 during the NBA 2K26 Summer League held at the Thomas & Mack Center.

The game saw nine ties and 14 lead changes in the first three quarters, with neither side getting ahead by more than six points until the last quarter. Denver broke that pattern by outpacing Los Angeles 30-15 in the fourth quarter. Throughout the game, the Nuggets consistently outscored the Lakers in every quarter. Denver achieved a shooting percentage of 52%, while limiting Los Angeles to just 41%. The Nuggets were especially formidable in the paint, dominating with a 62-26 advantage. Additionally, they outperformed the Lakers in fast break points (21-6) and points resulting from turnovers (19-7).

For the Lakers (1-4), only one starter managed to score in double digits, as Cole Swider recorded 17 points along with six rebounds. R.J. Davis contributed from the bench with 17 points and three assists. Ethan Taylor added 15 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals, while Sir’Jabari Rice chipped in 14 points and grabbed three boards.

On the Nuggets’ side (2-3), Curtis Jones led the charge with 22 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Reyne Smith was the top scorer from the bench, contributing 17 points and three assists. Donovan Williams scored 16 points and collected six rebounds, while Terrence Hargrove Jr. added 12 points and six rebounds to the team’s effort.