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Luka Dončić hits wild fadeaway to push Lakers over Nuggets in OT
Dončić's clutch shot in the final seconds sealed the Lakers' victory.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 4:23am
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In a thrilling overtime matchup, Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers hit a dramatic fadeaway jumper in the final seconds to defeat the Denver Nuggets. The game-winning shot capped off an intense back-and-forth battle that saw the lead change hands multiple times before heading to overtime.
Why it matters
Dončić's heroics helped the Lakers secure a crucial win over a Western Conference rival, boosting their playoff positioning in a tight race. The Nuggets' loss was a tough blow as they continue to fight for position in the crowded West standings.
The details
With the score tied at 112-112 in overtime, Dončić received the inbound pass with under 10 seconds remaining. Closely guarded, he stepped back and drained a fadeaway jumper as time expired to give the Lakers the victory. The shot capped off a dominant performance from Dončić, who finished with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists.
- The game was played on March 14, 2026.
- Dončić hit the game-winning shot as time expired in overtime.
The players
Luka Dončić
A 27-year-old Slovenian superstar and All-NBA forward for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Austin Reaves
A 24-year-old guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who forced overtime with a clutch shot.
Denver Nuggets
The Western Conference team that lost to the Lakers in overtime.
What they’re saying
“That was one of the craziest shots I've ever seen Luka hit. He's just built different.”
— Austin Reaves, Lakers Guard (Twitter)
What’s next
The Lakers will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push for a high playoff seed in the Western Conference. The Nuggets will aim to bounce back in their next game as they fight to maintain their position in the standings.
The takeaway
Luka Dončić's heroics once again proved his status as one of the NBA's premier clutch performers, delivering a game-winning shot to lift the Lakers over a tough Western Conference rival in a high-stakes overtime thriller.
