Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets
West 1st Round - Game 1 • DEN leads series 1-0
47-35, 19-21 Away
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47-35, 19-21 Away
57-25, 33-8 Home
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57-25, 33-8 Home
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Matchups
Game Information
Denver, CO
ABC
Referee:John Goble
Referee:Eric Dalen
Referee:Mitchell Ervin
Referee:Nick Buchert
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| 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 |
| 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 |
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