The Lakers looked like they had found a rhythm before hitting another tough stretch.
After winning eight of 10 games to approach the .500 mark, the Lakers are 1-4 in their last five games to fall to 11-16 on the season. Their lone win recently came against the Pistons and two of their losses came in overtime to the 76ers and Celtics.
Next up for the Lakers is a matchup with Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who has been good for 31.6 points, 12.0 rebounds and 9.6 assists per game in his last five outings. Will LeBron James be available for the battle of MVPs?
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Nuggets, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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Is LeBron James playing vs. Nuggets tonight?
James (left ankle soreness) is listed as probable against the Nuggets.
James has appeared in three straight games since sitting out LA's loss to Toronto with left ankle soreness, posting averages of 30.3 points, 6.7 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals. He's now played in 20 of a possible 27 games this season.
The Lakers are back in action on Sunday when they host the Wizards. It's the first game of a back-to-back, with the Lakers traveling to Phoenix to face the Suns on Monday.
What channel is Lakers vs. Nuggets on?
- Date: Friday, Dec. 16
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Lakers vs. Nuggets will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Lakers vs. Nuggets start time
- Date: Friday, Dec. 16
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Nuggets will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 16. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Lakers schedule 2022-23
Here are Los Angeles' next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Dec. 16 | vs. Nuggets | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Dec. 18 | vs. Wizards | 9:30 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 19 | at Suns | 9:00 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Dec. 21 | at Kings | 10:00 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 23 | vs. Hornets | 10:30 p.m. | — |
Nuggets schedule 2022-23
Here are Denver's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 16 | at Lakers | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Dec. 18 | vs. Hornets | 8:00 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 20 | vs. Grizzlies | 10:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Dec. 23 | vs. Trail Blazers | 9:00 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 25 | vs. Suns | 10:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN |
