Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets
West 1st Round - Game 2 • DEN leads series 2-0
47-35, 19-21 Away
99
47-35, 19-21 Away
57-25, 33-8 Home
101
57-25, 33-8 Home
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 | 41 | 25 | .621 | - | W4 |
| Phoenix | 39 | 27 | .591 | 2 | W4 |
| LA Clippers | 33 | 32 | .508 | 7.5 | W3 |
| Golden State | 32 | 33 | .492 | 8.5 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 16 | 51 | .239 | 25.5 | L1 |
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 52 | 15 | .776 | - | W7 |
| Denver | 41 | 26 | .612 | 11 | W2 |
| Minnesota | 40 | 26 | .606 | 11.5 | L3 |
| Portland | 31 | 35 | .470 | 20.5 | L1 |
| Utah | 20 | 46 | .303 | 31.5 | L1 |
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