Nuggets fall again; Lakers rout Pelicans

by The Manila Times

Mar 16, 2023 12:12 am

LOS ANGELES: The Denver Nuggets slumped to a fourth straight defeat on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) as Fred VanVleet kept the Toronto Raptors' playoff hopes alive with a virtuoso display in a 125-110 victory.

Toronto point guard VanVleet finished with 36 points, including eight three-pointers, with seven assists and three steals to give Toronto a crucial win as they aim to remain in contention for a place in the postseason.

TOWERING PRESENCE Anthony Davis (No. 3) of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Herbert Jones (No. 5) of the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. PHOTO BY SEAN GARDNER/AFP

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