This Saturday, ABC is broadcasting a high-end, Western Conference matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets.
The Lakers just overcame a historic 21-point deficit against the Clippers on Thursday night. LeBron James scored 19 of his 34 points in the final frame and Lakers won, 116-112.
Currently, they stand in 10.5 games back from the Timberwolves' lead in the conference. They're holding tightly onto the 10th spot in the West, thought they have a sizeable lead over the Utah Jazz.
They're owners of the 13th-best offense and 19th-best defense this season. James and Anthony Davis have led the team offensively, scoring 25.2 and 24.8 points per game, respectively.
As for the Nuggets, they stand in third place in the West, just 1.5 games back on the Timberwolves. They are 41-19 this season and 17-14 on the road.
The Nuggets have yet to lose a game since returning from the All-Star break. They've defeated the Wizards, Trail Blazers, Warriors, Kings and Heat in all five games they've played since the breaks.
They're owners of the 17th-best offense in the league, but the sixth-best defense, allowing just 110.2 points per game this season. Nikola Jokic leads the team in all three categories, averaging 25.9 points, 12.3 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game.
Can the Lakers knock off the super hot Nuggets?
Here is everything you need to know about the Lakers vs. Nuggets game, including television and streaming options.
What channel is Lakers vs. Nuggets on today?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live streaming: Sling
The Lakers vs. Nuggets game will air on ABC. The game can also be streamed 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, FS1 and more.
Lakers vs. Nuggets start time
- Date: Saturday, March 2
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Nuggets will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2. The game will be played at Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles basketball schedule 2023-24
Here are the Lakers' next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2 | vs Nuggets | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| March 4 | vs Thunder | 10:30 p.m. | NBATV |
| March 6 | vs Kings | 10:30 p.m. | |
| March 8 | vs Bucks | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 10 | vs Timberwolves | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Denver basketball schedule 2023-24
Here are the Nuggets' next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2 | at Lakers | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| March 5 | vs Suns | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| March 7 | vs Celtics | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| March 9 | vs Jazz | 9 p.m. | |
| March 11 | vs Raptors | 9 p.m. | SPN |
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