Denver Nuggets

Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets offense Saturday night, scoring 27 points (9-16 FG, 5-10 3PT, 4-7 FT) while also dishing out two assists, grabbing five rebounds, and blocking two shots in a 127-125 loss to the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: Gordon continues a solid stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing with 23 or more points in two of his last three games. The forward continues to frustrate fantasy managers with inconsistent output despite flashing impactful offensive ability at times in the Denver lineup, averaging 17.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 22.4% so far this season.

Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double for the Nuggets Saturday night, dishing out 14 assists, grabbing 16 rebounds, and scoring 24 points (10-19 FG, 2-6 3PT, 2-2 FT) while also recording five steals and blocking one shot in a 127-125 loss to the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: Jokic continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, posting a triple-double in each of his last four games. The center continues to reward fantasy managers with league-winning production while leading a talented Denver starting five on a nightly basis, averaging 28.6 points, 1.5 steals, 10.5 assists, and 12.7 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 29.5% so far this season.