The 2024 NBA playoffs feature a few intriguing first round matchups, but none is more anticipated than Nikola Jokić and the defending champion Denver Nuggets squaring off against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The two teams faced off last year in the Western Conference Finals with Denver sweeping LA.
In Game 2, Jamal Murray capped off a 20 point second half comeback for the Nuggets with the game winner over Anthony Davis.
The series shifts to L.A. on Thursday, where it’s a virtual must win for the Lakers.
Check out everything you need to know about this first round playoff matchup including schedule, scores and odds.
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Lakers vs. Nuggets Playoff Schedule
- Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
- Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
- Game 3: Thursday, April 25 at Los Angeles (10 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 4: Saturday, April 27 at Los Angeles (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
- Game 5*: Monday, April 29 at Denver (TBA)
- Game 6*: Thursday, May 2 at Los Angeles (TBA)
- Game 7*: Saturday, May 4 at Denver (TBA)
*if necessary
Lakers vs. Nuggets Odds
Game 3 Odds
For Game 3, the Nuggets are a slight favorite to win. Check out the spread and total over/under below:
Series Odds
After Game 1, odds have shifted even further for the Nuggets winning the series.
- Denver Nuggets: -2000
- Los Angeles Lakers: +920
Lakers vs. Nuggets Season Results
These two teams squared off three times this season with the Nuggets going 3-0. Below is a list of the results:
- October 24, 2023: Nuggets 119, Lakers 107
- February 8, 2024: Nuggets 114, Lakers 106
- March 2, 2024: Nuggets 124, Lakers 114
Lakers vs. Nuggets Prediction
FOX Sports’s Skip Bayless thinks the Lakers could potentially pull off the upset in this Western Conference First Round matchup in six games. Check out more below:
Lakers matchup vs. Nuggets in 1st Round of NBA Playoffs: who wins? | Undisputed
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