The Los Angeles Lakers look to even their season series against the Denver Nuggets tonight in their fourth and final regular-season meeting at Crypto.com Arena.
The two teams split their first two matchups this year in lopsided fashion, but their most recent game, on March 14, was a closely fought battle, with the Nuggets edging out a 131-126 victory at home. L.A. put up a strong fight despite being without its two superstars, LeBron James and Luka Dončić.
James remains out for the Lakers tonight due to a groin injury, while Dončić will be in the lineup despite dealing with injuries of his own.
The Nuggets will be without their top two scorers, Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray. Jokić is contending with ankle and elbow issues, while Murray has a sprained right ankle.
Jokić is having a phenomenal season, averaging a triple-double with 29.1 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.3 assists per game. His absence gives L.A. a definitive edge.
The Lakers sit in fourth place, just one game behind the Nuggets in the Western Conference. A win tonight would move them into a tie for third place.
How to Watch Lakers vs. Nuggets
The Lakers-Nuggets game will be nationally televised on ESPN. Tip-off is set for just after 10:00 PM Eastern — that’s 8:00 PM Mountain and 7:00 PM Pacific.
The game can be streamed on the ESPN app and website, Hulu, and other streaming platforms.
Lakers vs. Nuggets
Date and Time: March 19, 2025, 10:00 PM Eastern
Venue: Crypto.com Arena
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app and website, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, YouTube TV
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