Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers
43-22, 19-12 Away
89
43-22, 19-12 Away
37-28, 18-15 Home
93
37-28, 18-15 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
44% (36-82)
Field Goal %
44% (32-73)
25% (6-24)
Three Point %
43% (13-30)
69% (11-16)
Free Throw %
70% (16-23)
13
Turnovers
20
41
Rebounds
43
6
Largest Lead
14
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
ESPN
Referee:Mark Ayotte
Referee:Zach Zarba
Referee:Jason Goldenberg
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 36-82 | 32-73 |
| Field Goal % | 44 | 44 |
| 3PT | 6-24 | 13-30 |
| Three Point % | 25 | 43 |
| FT | 11-16 | 16-23 |
| Free Throw % | 69 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 43 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 6 | 7 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 35 | 36 |
| Assists | 22 | 18 |
| Steals | 10 | 5 |
| Blocks | 7 | 8 |
| Total Turnovers | 13 | 20 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 14 | 20 |
| Fast Break Points | 11 | 7 |
| Points in Paint | 48 | 34 |
| Fouls | 24 | 20 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 6 | 14 |
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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