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Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Denver Nuggets (5-4) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (10-2) on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET, at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. TV: Prime Video. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets.

NBAWednesday, December 23, 2026

Denver Nuggets5-4

10:00 PM ETDec 23, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers10-2

DateDec 23, 2026

Time10:00 PM ET

Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TVPrime Video

Team comparison

Denver NuggetsLos Angeles Lakers

Points per game

113.6

122.1

Points allowed per game

112.8

114.4

5-4Record10-2

4th in Northwest DivisionStanding1st in Pacific Division

3-2Road record / home record5-1

LWWLWLast 5WWWWW

L1StreakW6

Team stats

Denver NuggetsLos Angeles Lakers

L1StreakW6

Points Against

112.8

114.4

5-4Last Ten Games8-2

Points Per Game

113.6

122.1

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

42.3

40.3

Assists Per Game

26.9

24.1

Blocks Per Game

3.8

6.4

Steals Per Game

9.6

10.8

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.9

0.8

Total Turnovers Per Game

14.1

16.8

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

Recent form

Denver NuggetsLWWLW

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

Los Angeles LakersWWWWW

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

Team pages

Denver Nuggets
Schedule, roster and stats

Los Angeles Lakers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers?

The game is on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

How can I watch Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers?

TV: Prime Video.

What are the records of the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers?

Denver Nuggets: 5-4. Los Angeles Lakers: 10-2.

Who is injured for Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers?

Listed out or doubtful: Denver Nuggets: Julian Strawther. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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