Nuggets vs. Lakers: Player grades

DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 2: Jamal Murray #27 and Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets high five after the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 2, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Denver Nuggets took out the Los Angeles Lakers yesterday, 115-100.

It was the Nuggets’ second straight win, and enough to move them up to the fourth seed in the Western Conference. With several memorable moments in the game, some players stepped up more than others.

A few surprise performances, along with a good win at the Pepsi Center really helped the Nuggets win this game. So, without further stalling, who stepped up, and who didn’t in this game?

Let’s get started.

All stats are pulled from ESPN.