Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers
47-29, 16-22 Away
95
47-29, 16-22 Away
55-21, 29-9 Home
90
55-21, 29-9 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
44% (36-82)
Field Goal %
43% (36-84)
41% (7-17)
Three Point %
22% (4-18)
57% (16-28)
Free Throw %
70% (14-20)
34
Turnovers
40
56
Rebounds
56
8
Largest Lead
7
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
ABC
Referee:Ron Garretson
Referee:Leon Wood
Referee:Tony Brown
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 36-82 | 36-84 |
| Field Goal % | 44 | 43 |
| 3PT | 7-17 | 4-18 |
| Three Point % | 41 | 22 |
| FT | 16-28 | 14-20 |
| Free Throw % | 57 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 56 | 56 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 11 | 12 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 33 | 33 |
| Assists | 24 | 20 |
| Steals | 13 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Total Turnovers | 34 | 40 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 21 | 21 |
| Fast Break Points | 13 | 12 |
| Points in Paint | 44 | 44 |
| Fouls | 23 | 24 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 8 | 7 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
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