Lakers use strong 2nd half to surge past Nuggets

Luka Doncic had 38 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers used a strong second half to beat the Denver Nuggets 115-107 on Tuesday night.

LeBron James scored 19 points for Los Angeles, which rallied from 16 down. Marcus Smart added 15 points for the Lakers, who played the second half without Deandre Ayton after he sustained a left eye injury.

Jamal Murray had 28 points and 11 assists but had just two points in the second half when Denver was outscored 58-36.