Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets
Matchups
Game Information
Denver, CO

Referee:Sean Wright
Referee:Eric Dalen
Referee:Curtis Blair
Referee:Scott Foster

2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 37 | 24 | .607 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 35 | 26 | .574 | 2 | W2 |
| Golden State | 31 | 30 | .508 | 6 | L2 |
| LA Clippers | 30 | 31 | .492 | 7 | W3 |
| Sacramento | 14 | 49 | .222 | 24 | L2 |
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 49 | 15 | .766 | - | W4 |
| Minnesota | 39 | 23 | .629 | 9 | W4 |
| Denver | 38 | 24 | .613 | 10 | W1 |
| Portland | 30 | 33 | .476 | 18.5 | W1 |
| Utah | 18 | 44 | .290 | 30 | L7 |
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