LeBron James scored 13 points in 15 minutes of his Staples Center home debut, but the Nuggets rallied after he departed to beat the Lakers for the second time in three nights.
Mason Plumlee went 11 for 11 and had 23 points for the Nuggets, who outscored the Lakers 65-52 after halftime.
Denver came from 18 down after beating Los Angeles 124-107 in San Diego.
NUGGETS: Nikola Jokic had 20 points, six rebounds and four assists. … Will Barton was 1 for 12 from the field, 0 for 6 from inside the arc. … Malik Beasley scored 13 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter. … Trey Lyles was 4 for 5 and had 12 points and six rebounds in 20 minutes.
LAKERS: JaVale McGee continued his strong preseason with 15 points, eight rebounds and five blocks. He shot 5 for 8 after going 8 for 10 for 17 points in the first meeting. … Rajon Rondo had 11 points and seven assists. … Josh Hart scored 14 points.
