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

Referee:Ed Malloy
Referee:Dedric Taylor
Referee:Justin Van Duyne

2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 37 | 25 | .597 | - | L1 |
| Phoenix | 35 | 27 | .565 | 2 | L1 |
| Golden State | 32 | 30 | .516 | 5 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 30 | 31 | .492 | 6.5 | W3 |
| Sacramento | 14 | 50 | .219 | 24 | L3 |
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 49 | 15 | .766 | - | W4 |
| Minnesota | 40 | 23 | .635 | 8.5 | W5 |
| Denver | 39 | 24 | .619 | 9.5 | W2 |
| Portland | 30 | 33 | .476 | 18.5 | W1 |
| Utah | 19 | 44 | .302 | 29.5 | W1 |
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