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EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Earvin "Magic" Johnson discusses the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers' season at UCLA Health Training Center on September 20, 2018 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
On Saturday night, the Denver Nuggets and Los Angels Lakers played a thrilling game in California.
The Lakers won by a score of 127-125 (in overtime).
Austin Reaves led the team with 32 points, seven rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block while shooting 12/21 from the field and 3/8 from three-point range in 46 minutes of playing time.
Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Reacts To Nuggets Game
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Earvin “Magic” Johnson speaks during the unveiling of Los Angeles Lakers former head coach Pat Riley statue at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)
Following the game, Lakers legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Magic Johnson sent out two posts (via X).
Johnson’s first post: “Tonight’s Lakers vs. Nuggets game had Playoff-level intensity!”
Earvin Magic Johnson
Tonight’s Lakers vs. Nuggets game had Playoff-level intensity!
Johnson’s second post: “Luka’s fall away jump shot sealed the victory for the Lakers 127-125. Luka ended with a 30 point, 11 rebound, 13 assist triple double and got a lot of help from Austin Reaves who sent the game into OT. The Lakers were down three with five seconds to go. Reaves got fouled, made the first free throw and missed the second but got his rebound and made a crucial game-tying shot! He ended with 32 points.”
Earvin Magic Johnson
Luka’s fall away jump shot sealed the victory for the Lakers 127-125. Luka ended with a 30 point, 11 rebound, 13 assist triple double and got a lot of help from Austin Reaves who sent the game into OT. The Lakers were down three with five seconds to go. Reaves got fouled, made
Fans React To Johnson’s Post
GettyLAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 08: Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Earvin “Magic” Johnson watches the Lakers take on the Boston Celtics during the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 8, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Boston won 86-81. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Here’s what fans had to say to Johnson’s post:
@itsyaboijo: “Tonight’s game id say Reaves got help from luka’s triple double . More consistent while Luka was struggling with his shot today. Too many dumb passes from everyone but this is surely a statement win.”
@meechie52: “Magic back tweeting about us feels like we coming together yall”
@idriisgarba: “That’s one of those endings you have to watch twice to believe..”
Lakers This Season
GettyEL SEGUNDO, CA – SEPTEMBER 20: Earvin “Magic” Johnson discusses the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers’ season at UCLA Health Training Center on September 20, 2018 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 42-25 record in 67 games.
They are in the middle of a five-game winning streak (and have won eight out of ten).
After their big win over the Nuggets, the Lakers will have a showdown with Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Monday night in Texas.