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Denver Nuggets 121, Los Angeles Lakers 106: final score and stats

Denver Nuggets beat Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets 121 to Los Angeles Lakers 106, on Friday, October 16, 2026 at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets.

NBAFriday, October 16, 2026
DateOct 16, 2026
Start time10:30 PM ET
Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TVESPN
Attendance19,057

Line score

Team1234T
Denver Nuggets36262633121
Los Angeles Lakers22332823106

Top performers

Denver Nuggets
PointsJamal Murray · 21
ReboundsMarvin Bagley III · 8
AssistsNikola Jokic · 8
RatingNikola Jokic · 17 PTS, 6 REB, 8 AST
Los Angeles Lakers
PointsAustin Reaves · 19
RatingSandro Mamukelashvili · 15 PTS, 8 REB

Team comparison

Denver NuggetsLos Angeles Lakers
Points per game
113.6
122.1
Points allowed per game
112.8
114.4
3-2Record2-3
4th in Northwest DivisionStanding1st in Pacific Division
3-2Road record / home record5-1
LWWLWLast 5WWWWW
L1StreakW6

Team stats

Denver NuggetsLos Angeles Lakers
46-79FG35-82
Field Goal %
58
43
11-273PT17-43
Three Point %
41
40
18-25FT19-25
Free Throw %
72
76
Rebounds
45
39
Offensive Rebounds
8
11
Defensive Rebounds
37
28
Assists
32
26
Steals
12
5
Blocks
6
4
Turnovers
14
14
Team Turnovers
0
0
Total Turnovers
14
14
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Denver Nuggets
Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain
Out
Los Angeles Lakers
Quentin Grimes G · Finger
Day-To-Day

Box score

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Cameron Johnson23125-82-40-0311101220
Trevon Brazile27125-72-30-382222083+8
Nikola Jokic31177-83-40-068620062+9
Jamal Murray31218-150-35-536110030+9
Christian Braun28165-102-44-561020334+18
Alpha Diallo2392-61-34-451120142+5
Marvin Bagley III17136-101-20-180212355+6
Bryce Hopkins1252-20-01-240000040+10
Cam Whitmore520-20-22-200000000+9
DeMar DeRozan27146-90-02-315112012-5
Tyus Jones1700-20-20-018000011+6
Team12146-7911-2718-2545321412683721

Los Angeles Lakers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Ziaire Williams11145-62-22-2000000030
Walker Kessler3162-80-12-264112243-21
Matisse Thybulle2573-71-40-053110232-19
Luka Doncic19154-103-74-542511042-4
Austin Reaves31195-111-78-1253610141-20
Kevon Looney800-00-00-021000110+5
Sandro Mamukelashvili21155-103-72-284011260+6
Jake LaRavia2331-51-20-022000200+3
Rafael Castro600-20-00-020000112-6
Dalton Knecht800-10-00-011000010-6
Quentin Grimes28114-93-60-023000023-3
Bronny James1200-10-10-011000012-2
Chris Manon631-30-11-202000001-6
Team10635-8217-4319-2539261454112822

Recent form

Nov 9, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 100-110
Nov 7, 2026 · at Indiana PacersW 114-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Toronto RaptorsW 128-109
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersL 110-118
Oct 30, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsW 127-120
Nov 9, 2026 · at Atlanta HawksW 124-114
Nov 8, 2026 · at Detroit PistonsW 121-116
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersW 124-118
Nov 4, 2026 · at Sacramento KingsW 116-103
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Miami HeatW 138-117

Season series

Series starts 12/19
Feb 26, 2027LAL 0, DEN 0
Feb 12, 2027DEN 0, LAL 0
Dec 23, 2026DEN 0, LAL 0
Dec 19, 2026LAL 0, DEN 0

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers?

Denver Nuggets won, 121-106, on Friday, October 16, 2026.

What was the final score of Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers?

Denver Nuggets 121, Los Angeles Lakers 106.

Who were the top performers?

Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray (21 points). Los Angeles Lakers: Austin Reaves (19 points).

Where is Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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