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GrizzliesLos Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets: Jan 20, 2026
Lakers vs Nuggets final: the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 115-107 on January 20, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 115 |
| Nuggets | 37 | 34 | 17 | 19 | 107 |
Top Performers
Lakers
- 38 PTS Luka Dončić
- 13 REB Luka Dončić
- 10 AST Luka Dončić
Nuggets
- 28 PTS Jamal Murray
- 6 REB Jalen Pickett
- 11 AST Jamal Murray
Lakers vs Nuggets Box Score
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić FG | 35 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12-21 | 3-9 | 11-12 | -2 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 14 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Marcus Smart G | 31 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-9 | 3-6 | 4-5 | +6 |
| LeBron James F | 34 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8-15 | 1-1 | 2-6 | +13 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 26 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3-5 | 0-2 | 1-1 | +4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 17 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Gabe Vincent G | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 2-3 | +3 |
| Rui Hachimura F | 28 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-13 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 22 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 1-4 | +16 |
| Drew Timme F | 10 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 1-1 | 0-1 | +5 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon F | 31 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-9 | 2-4 | 4-8 | -8 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 26 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-9 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Spencer Jones F | 36 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6-9 | 4-7 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Peyton Watson F | 37 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7-17 | 4-8 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Jamal Murray G | 36 | 28 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10-21 | 4-8 | 4-4 | -3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bruce Brown GF | 22 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -21 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 18 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 30 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2-12 | 0-8 | 6-7 | 0 |
Lakers vs Nuggets Recap
Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 38 points and 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 28 points and 11 assists.
The Lakers did the damage in the 3rd quarter, winning that period by 12.
After the game, the Lakers are 26-16 and the Nuggets are 29-15.
Team Stats
| Lakers | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 42-83 | Field Goals | 39-87 |
| 50.6% | FG % | 44.8% |
| 10-25 | 3-Pointers | 15-37 |
| 40.0% | 3P % | 40.5% |
| 21-32 | Free Throws | 14-19 |
| 65.6% | FT % | 73.7% |
| 51 | Rebounds | 31 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 5 |
| 24 | Assists | 27 |
| 3 | Steals | 6 |
| 2 | Blocks | 7 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 5 |
| 18 | Fouls | 21 |
| 12 | Biggest Lead | 16 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lakers | 56.6% | 11.0% | 27.8% | 0.253 |
 Nuggets | 53.4% | 5.0% | 10.9% | 0.161 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Lakers vs Nuggets Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, January 20, 202610:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Lakers vs Nuggets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Lakers last 5
- W vs Raptors 110-93 Jan 18, 2026
- L @ Trail Blazers 116-132 Jan 17, 2026
- L vs Hornets 117-135 Jan 15, 2026
- W vs Hawks 141-116 Jan 13, 2026
- L @ Kings 112-124 Jan 12, 2026
Nuggets last 5
- L vs Hornets 87-110 Jan 18, 2026
- W vs Wizards 121-115 Jan 17, 2026
- W @ Mavericks 118-109 Jan 14, 2026
- W @ Pelicans 122-116 Jan 13, 2026
- W vs Bucks 108-104 Jan 11, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 14, 2026 Nuggets @ Lakers 125-127
- Mar 5, 2026 Lakers @ Nuggets 113-120
More NBA Games on Jan 20, 2026
- Final
Phoenix Suns1-1116
Philadelphia 76ers3-1110Top: Booker 27 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2106
Houston Rockets3-0111Top: Champagnie 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2110
Chicago Bulls1-2138Top: White 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0122
Utah Jazz1-2127Top: George 43 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1145
Golden State Warriors0-3127Top: Quickley 40 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-3130
Sacramento Kings0-3117Top: Adebayo 25 PTSBox score ›
That covers Lakers vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Lakers host the Trail Blazers Oct 27; Nuggets host the Warriors Oct 26.
Lakers vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Lakers vs Nuggets on Jan 20, 2026?
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 115-107 on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 38 points.
What are the Lakers and Nuggets records?
After this game the Lakers were 26-16 and the Nuggets were 29-15 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Lakers vs Nuggets?
Luka Dončić scored 38 for the Lakers. Jamal Murray scored 28 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Lakers vs Nuggets season series?
The regular-season series is tied 1-1 this season.
Who won the last Lakers vs Nuggets game?
The Lakers beat the Nuggets 127-125 on Mar 14, 2026 at home.
Where was Lakers vs Nuggets played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
What was the score by quarter in Lakers vs Nuggets?
Lakers-Nuggets: Q1 28-37, Q2 29-34, Q3 29-17, Q4 29-19.
What is next for the Lakers and Nuggets?
Lakers host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 PM ET; Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET.