In a rematch of last year's Western Conference Finals, the Lakers and Nuggets are clashing in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Denver swept Los Angeles last May en route to winning the NBA Finals. Three of the four games were decided by six points or fewer.
The reigning champions again seem poised to cause the Lakers fits. The Nuggets are fueled by Nikola Jokic, who averaged 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game in another remarkable regular season. Jokic dominated the Lakers in last year's playoffs, averaging a triple double.
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The supporting cast, headlined by Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., remains strong. And Murray in particular is well-known for his playoff exploits.
Los Angeles, meanwhile, earned the No. 7 seed after defeating the Pelicans, 110-106, in the Play-In on Tuesday night. LeBron James fell one rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double, while all five starters scored in double-figures. That sort of balanced production will be necessary against Denver.
The Nuggets won all three matchups in the regular season and have now defeated the Lakers in eight straight meetings, including the playoffs.
Here is everything you need to know to watch Lakers vs. Nuggets in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Lakers vs. Nuggets schedule, scores, results
The Nuggets, as the No. 2 seed, have home-court advantage over the seventh-seeded Lakers.
Thus, Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 will be played in Denver, with Games 3, 4 and 6 slated for Los Angeles.
The complete schedule for Lakers vs. Nuggets is below.
| Date | Game | Result |
| April 20 | Game 1 | Nuggets 114, Lakers 103 |
| April 22 | Game 2 | Nuggets 101, Lakers 99 |
| April 25 | Game 3 | Nuggets 112, Lakers 105 |
| April 27 | Game 4 | Lakers 119, Nuggets 108 |
| April 29 | Game 5 | Nuggets 108, Lakers 106 |
How to watch Lakers vs. Nuggets
- TV channels: ABC, TNT
- Live stream: Sling, NordVPN
All of the games between the Lakers and Nuggets will air nationally on either ABC or TNT.
Fans can also stream all of the games on Sling. Sling is the home for the avid sports fans, offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, and more.
If Lakers vs. Nuggets is not available to watch live in your location or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device, anywhere in the world.
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Lakers vs. Nuggets tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for the 2024 NBA Playoffs can be purchased on StubHub. For a complete rundown of available seats and pricing for all the games, including Lakers vs. Nuggets, use the link below.
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