The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers are meeting in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 1 next to come.
See below as we dive into all of the info you need to know about this contest, including how to watch on TV and live stream.
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Nuggets vs. Lakers Viewing Options: Live Stream and TV Channel
- Game Day: Saturday, April 20, 2024
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV: ABC (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
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Nuggets Stats and Trends
- The Nuggets average just 2.5 fewer points per game (114.9) than the Lakers give up (117.4).
- This season, the Nuggets have a 49.6% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.2% higher than the 47.4% of shots the Lakers’ opponents have hit.
- Denver is 48-6 when it shoots better than 47.4% from the field.
- The Nuggets are putting up 118.5 points per game at home. On the road, they are averaging 111.2 points per contest.
- In 2023-24, Denver is ceding 108.7 points per game in home games. When playing on the road, it is allowing 110.5.
Lakers Stats and Trends
- The Lakers average 8.4 more points per game (118.0) than the Nuggets allow (109.6).
- The Lakers have shot at a 49.9% rate from the field this season, 3.7 percentage points greater than the 46.2% shooting opponents of the Nuggets have averaged.
- Los Angeles has compiled a 41-22 straight-up record in games it shoots above 46.2% from the field.
- At home the Lakers are putting up 119.0 points per game, 2.0 more than they are averaging away (117.0).
- In 2023-24 Los Angeles is conceding 5.8 fewer points per game at home (114.6) than away (120.4).
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Nuggets vs. Lakers Stats and Rankings
| Nuggets Stat | Nuggets Rank | Lakers Stat | Lakers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.6 | 4th | Field Goal % | 49.9 | 2nd |
| 46.2 | 4th | Field Goal % Allowed | 47.4 | 17th |
| 2415 | 3rd | Assists | 2340 | 5th |
| 967 | 4th | Turnovers | 1100 | 20th |
| 585 | 21st | Steals | 605 | 19th |
| 457 | 10th | Blocks | 453 | 11th |
Nuggets and Lakers Recent Results
Nuggets
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2024 | at Grizzlies | 126-111 |
| 4/12/2024 | at Spurs | 121-120 |
| 4/10/2024 | vs. Timberwolves | 116-107 |
| 4/9/2024 | at Jazz | 111-95 |
| 4/6/2024 | vs. Hawks | 142-110 |
Lakers
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2024 | at Pelicans | 124-108 |
| 4/12/2024 | at Grizzlies | 123-120 |
| 4/9/2024 | vs. Warriors | 134-120 |
| 4/7/2024 | vs. Timberwolves | 127-117 |
| 4/6/2024 | vs. Cavaliers | 116-97 |
