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The Lakers beat the Nuggets 119–108 at home on Apr 27, 2024.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  DEN | 23 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 108 |
  LAL | 28 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 119 |
Denver NuggetsLos Angeles Lakers| DEN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | 42 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3-7 | 0-2 |
| Nikola Jokic | 41 | 33 | 14 | 14 | 10-20 | 2-5 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 40 | 27 | 11 | 1 | 10-20 | 4-11 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 40 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 6-8 | 2-3 |
| Jamal Murray | 39 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 9-23 | 0-4 |
| Peyton Watson | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| Christian Braun | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Reggie Jackson | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Justin Holiday | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 108 | 40 | 30 | 39-87 | 9-30 |
| LAL | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 42 | 25 | 23 | 6 | 11-17 | 0-0 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 41 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 8-15 | 4-8 |
| LeBron James | 39 | 30 | 5 | 4 | 14-23 | 0-2 |
| Austin Reaves | 30 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 7-15 | 1-6 |
| Rui Hachimura | 22 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4-8 | 1-3 |
| Taurean Prince | 29 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-4 |
| Gabe Vincent | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 119 | 46 | 23 | 48-92 | 8-26 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 39-87 | 45% | 9-30 30% |
| LAL | 48-90 | 53% | 8-24 33% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 2 heaves from beyond half court are left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
DEN offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · LAL defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
LAL offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · DEN defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
DENLALExpected pace: about 102 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
DENLALCrew chiefZach Zarba · also working Sean Corbin, Tyler Ford
Counts per game across his last 59 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 36.6 | 28.1 | 13.0 | 8.4 |
| Aaron Gordon | 32.2 | 14.3 | 6.9 | 4.9 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 31.9 | 17.1 | 6.7 | 1.7 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 31.7 | 10.5 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Jamal Murray | 28.8 | 23.0 | 4.3 | 5.8 |
| Christian Braun | 24.4 | 8.9 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Reggie Jackson | 22.9 | 10.9 | 1.7 | 4.1 |
| Peyton Watson | 19.2 | 5.5 | 4.4 | 1.3 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Angelo Russell | 36.0 | 18.8 | 3.8 | 6.9 |
| LeBron James | 35.8 | 27.7 | 7.8 | 9.5 |
| Anthony Davis | 33.7 | 24.5 | 13.7 | 2.8 |
| Austin Reaves | 33.5 | 15.4 | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Rui Hachimura | 30.9 | 16.7 | 6.5 | 1.6 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 24.6 | 8.8 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Taurean Prince | 21.4 | 8.3 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 17.1 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 0.6 |
DEN offenseper gameLAL defenseRank among 30 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2025–26 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
DEN offense vs LAL defenseLAL offense vs DEN defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
DENForAgainst50% of DEN's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
LALForAgainst51% of LAL's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
DEN 5series5 LAL| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | DEN 125 | LAL 127 | LAL+2 | +2 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | LAL 113 | DEN 120 | DEN+7 | +7 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | LAL 115 | DEN 107 | LAL+8 | +8 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | DEN 108 | LAL 120 | LAL+12 | +12 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | LAL 126 | DEN 131 | DEN+5 | +5 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | LAL 123 | DEN 100 | LAL+23 | +23 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2024 | DEN 127 | LAL 102 | DEN+25 | +25 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | LAL 106 | DEN 108 | DEN+2 | +2 |
| Apr 27, 2024 | DEN 108 | LAL 119 | LAL+11 | +11 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | DEN 112 | LAL 105 | DEN+7 | +7 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
