Just when it looked like the Lakers were set to steal homecourt advantage from the Nuggets, the reigning champions showcased their mettle in Game 2.
Denver authored a stunning 20-point second-half comeback, punctuated by a game-winning, step-back jumper from Jamal Murray over Anthony Davis at the buzzer. The Nuggets have now won ten consecutive games against the Lakers, with six of those wins occurring in the playoffs.
Now, with their backs firmly against the walls, the Lakers will look to bounce back as the series shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Thursday night.
Anthony Davis (32 points) and LeBron James (26.5 points, 10 assists) have sliced through Denver's defense, but the Lakers will need more from their role players. In Game 2, D'Angelo Russell rose to the occasion, scoring 23 points on seven 3-pointers.
But Los Angeles simply could not put Denver away. Jamal Murray, with a sterling reputation for his playoff exploits, notched 14 of his 20 points in the final quarter. Michael Porter Jr. added 22 points, including a late game-tying 3-pointer. And Nikola Jokic is averaging a cool 29.5 points, 16 rebounds, and 8.5 assists through the first two games.
Can the Lakers get back in the series and resolve their Denver woes? Or do the Nuggets take a convincing 3-0 lead?
The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know about Game 3 on Thursday night.
Where to watch Lakers vs. Nuggets: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling
Game 3 of Lakers vs. Nuggets will air nationally on TNT. Fans can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for 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, FS1, and more.
In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
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 service from any device, anywhere in the world.
Lakers vs. Nuggets start time
- Date: Thursday, April 25
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Nuggets will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 25. The game will be played at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
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Lakers vs. Nuggets tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for NBA Playoff games are now available on StubHub. For seating charts and prices for select games, you can use the link below.
Lakers vs. Nuggets odds via BetMGM
Denver is a 1.5-point favorite heading into Game 3. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 | -1.5 |
| Moneyline | -105 | -115 |
Lakers vs. Nuggets schedule, results
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Lakers and Nuggets.
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 20 | Nuggets 114, Lakers 103 | -- | -- |
| April 22 | Nuggets 101, Lakers 99 | -- | -- |
| April 25 | Game 3 | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 5 | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 6 | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7 | TBD | TNT, Sling |
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