Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers
WESTERN CONFERENCE 1st ROUND - GAME 5 • LAL lead series 3-2
38-28, 18-15 Away
102
38-28, 18-15 Away
41-25, 26-7 Home
99
41-25, 26-7 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Joe Crawford
Referee:Tony Brothers
Referee:Zach Zarba
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 44 | 14 | .759 | - | W2 |
| Denver | 36 | 22 | .621 | 8 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 35 | 23 | .603 | 9 | L1 |
| Portland | 28 | 30 | .483 | 16 | W1 |
| Utah | 18 | 40 | .310 | 26 | L3 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 34 | 22 | .607 | - | L1 |
| Phoenix | 33 | 25 | .569 | 2 | L1 |
| Golden State | 30 | 27 | .526 | 4.5 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 27 | 30 | .474 | 7.5 | L2 |
| Sacramento | 13 | 46 | .220 | 22.5 | W1 |
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