Lakers vs. Nuggets: Schedule, Game 5 odds, prediction, how to watch
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 4, LeBron James and Anthony Davis willed the Lakers to a win to avoid a sweep. James had 30 points and Davis added 23 rebounds. The series shifts back to Denver on Monday, where it's win or go home for the Lakers.
Check out everything you need to know about this first round playoff matchup including schedule, scores and odds.
Lakers vs. Nuggets Playoff Schedule
- Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
- Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
- Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
- Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
- Game 5: Monday, April 29 at Denver (10 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 6*: Thursday, May 2 at Los Angeles (TBA)
- Game 7*: Saturday, May 4 at Denver (TBA)
*if necessary
Lakers vs. Nuggets Odds
Game 5 Odds
For Game 5, the Nuggets are favored to win. Check out the spread and total over/under below:
Series Odds
After Game 4, odds are heavily favored for the Nuggets winning the series.
- Denver Nuggets: -5000
- Los Angeles Lakers: +1800
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:
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