After the Lakers decisively snapped the Nuggets nine-game winning streak on Saturday night with a 123–100 victory, Redick admitted he "pretty much [hasn't] slept since we walked off the court in Portland" following a game vs. the Trail Blazers on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's about a 48-hour preparatory all-nighter. Sheesh.

Winners of 13 of their last 14 against the Lakers and eight consecutive head-to-head matchups at home, the Nuggets (37-20) were taken out of their comfort zone by a new-look Los Angeles roster. Anthony Davis was the player cashed in for Doncic, but somehow it was the Lakers’ defense that affected the hosts most. Denver shot 40% from the floor.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick worked overtime ahead of his team's 123-100 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. "Thought our guys' conviction to execute a game plan and stick with that game plan was excellent,

Luka Doncic finished with a game-high 32 points, helping the Los Angeles Lakers notch up their first road win against the Denver Nuggets in close to three years