Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets
11-9, 5-5 Away
85
11-9, 5-5 Away
14-7, 9-3 Home
117
14-7, 9-3 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:James Capers
Referee:Tre Maddox
Referee:Brett Nansel
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 34 | 23 | .596 | - | L2 |
| Phoenix | 33 | 26 | .559 | 2 | L2 |
| Golden State | 31 | 28 | .525 | 4 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 27 | 30 | .474 | 7 | L2 |
| Sacramento | 13 | 47 | .217 | 22.5 | L1 |
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 45 | 15 | .750 | - | L1 |
| Denver | 37 | 22 | .627 | 7.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 36 | 23 | .610 | 8.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 28 | 31 | .475 | 16.5 | L1 |
| Utah | 18 | 40 | .310 | 26 | L3 |
NBA News
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