The Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets game will take place at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, at 10:30 PM ET. The Lakers, fresh off a six-game winning streak, recently suffered a heartbreaking 119-118 loss to the Orlando Magic, bringing their record to 10-5. Despite the setback, they currently sit in 4th place in the Western Conference.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets, holding an 8-5 record, are close behind in 5th place. In their most recent game, they secured a solid 122-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lakers and Nuggets have faced off 192 times in the regular season, with the Lakers leading the series 113-79.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets: Prediction
The Lakers have been strong offensively in the 2024-25 season, averaging 117.3 points per game, ranking them sixth in the league. Defensively, however, they’ve struggled, allowing 116.2 points per game, which places them 24th. Their rebounding has also been a weak spot, with just 40.1 boards per game, ranking near the bottom of the league while allowing opponents 43.3 rebounds per contest. On the perimeter, they average 12.6 three-pointers per game, sitting mid-pack at 16th, but their accuracy from deep is commendable, ranking 11th at 37.6%.
The Nuggets have maintained a balanced attack, scoring 116.5 points per game, placing them eighth in the NBA, while allowing 115.1 points on defense, ranking 22nd. They excel on the boards, pulling down 46.2 rebounds per game, the fifth-best in the league, though they give up 44.9 rebounds to opponents. From beyond the arc, Denver averages 12.3 made threes per game, ranking 19th, but they shine in efficiency, ranking sixth with a 38% shooting rate from three-point range.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
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Los Angeles Lakers
PG Austin Reaves
SG Dalton Knecht
SF Max Christie
PF LeBron James
C Anthony Davis
Denver Nuggets
PG Jamal Murray
SG Christian Braun
SF Michael Porter Jr.
PF Peyton Watson
C DeAndre Jordan
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets: Injury Updates
Against the Nuggets, the Lakers will be missing several players. Jared Vanderbilt (foot) and Jaxson Hayes (ankle) are both out, whereas Christian Wood is out with a knee injury. Also questionable for the game are Rui Hachimura (ankle), Bronny James (heel), and Jalen Hood-Schifino (groin).
The Nuggets are also dealing with major injuries. DaRon Holmes is out for the whole season with an Achilles injury, while Vlatko Čančar is out with a knee injury. The reigning MVP, Nikola Jokić, is questionable due to personal reasons, and Aaron Gordon is out with a calf injury.
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