Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray may not be at 100 percent when the Western Conference Finals begins.
Murray, who has appeared in each of Denver's first 11 games of the playoffs, has been listed as questionable on the injury report for each of the team's last two games — Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals and now, Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Lakers.
Denver enters Tuesday's Game 1 with a spotless 6-0 record at home this postseason and looks to keep up the momentum against an LA team that has stolen Game 1 on the road in each of its first two playoff series.
Will Murray be ready to go in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals? Here is the latest on his status.
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Is Jamal Murray playing vs. Lakers tonight?
Murray is listed as questionable to play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals with a non-COVID illness. This isn't new for Murray, who was listed as questionable ahead of Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals due to a non-COVID illness.
In Game 6 of the West Semifinals, Murray scored 26 points in 35 minutes of action and ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone told reporters that "knowing Jamal like we all do, I think he’ll be out there giving it his all."
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What time is Lakers vs. Nuggets today?
- Date: Tuesday, May 16
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
The Lakers and Nuggets will tip off shortly after 8:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. local time) on Tuesday, May 16. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver.
Lakers vs. Nuggets odds
The Nuggets enter Game 1 as 5.5-point favorites over the Lakers.
| Lakers | Nuggets | |
| Spread | +5.5 | -5.5 |
| Moneyline | +180 | -225 |
For the full market, check out BetMGM.
What channel is Lakers vs. Nuggets on?
- TV channel (U.S.): ESPN
- TV channel (CA): TSN 1/4
- Live stream: Sling TV
In the United States, Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Lakers and Nuggets will be broadcast on ESPN. In Canada, the game will air on TSN 1 and 4.
Viewers in the U.S. can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Lakers vs. Nuggets schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the Western Conference Finals series between Los Angeles and Denver:
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
| May 16 | Game 1 | 8:30 p.m. at Nuggets | ESPN |
| May 18 | Game 2 | 8:30 p.m. at Nuggets | ESPN |
| May 20 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. at Lakers | ABC |
| May 22 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. at Lakers | ESPN |
| May 24 | Game 5* | 8:30 p.m. at Nuggets | ESPN |
| May 26 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. at Lakers | ESPN |
| May 28 | Game 7* | 8:30 p.m. at Nuggets | ESPN |
*If necessary
