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ClippersLos Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets: Mar 5, 2026
Lakers vs Nuggets final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-113 on March 5, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 22 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 113 |
| Nuggets | 32 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 120 |
Top Performers
Lakers
- 27 PTS Luka Dončić
- 11 REB Luka Dončić
- 8 AST LeBron James
Nuggets
- 28 PTS Jamal Murray
- 12 REB Nikola Jokić
- 13 AST Nikola Jokić
Lakers vs Nuggets Box Score
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves G | 38 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6-11 | 1-2 | 3-4 | -4 |
| Luka Dončić FG | 40 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11-24 | 3-10 | 2-4 | 0 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Marcus Smart G | 32 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3-9 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +3 |
| LeBron James F | 33 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7-11 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -10 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 27 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8-10 | 0-0 | 3-5 | +7 |
| Luke Kennard G | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-6 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Rui Hachimura F | 28 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-9 | 4-5 | 0-0 | +10 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 23 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Christian Braun G | 39 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-12 | 2-6 | 1-2 | +8 |
| Julian Strawther G | 28 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-10 | 2-5 | 4-5 | -1 |
| Jamal Murray G | 38 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8-17 | 5-9 | 7-7 | +9 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 37 | 28 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 10-15 | 0-1 | 8-8 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bruce Brown GF | 29 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 25 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 2-4 | 4-5 | +5 |
| Tyus Jones G | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 4-4 | +1 |
Lakers vs Nuggets Recap
The Nuggets beat the Lakers behind a 32-point first quarter that built a 10-point lead Los Angeles never erased. Denver moved to 39-24, while the Lakers fell to 37-25.
The Lakers matched the Nuggets in the second quarter at 32-32, and Denver still led 64-54 at halftime. Los Angeles cut that to 93-86 after three quarters. The Nuggets won the fourth 27-27 and held the gap. Denver also out-rebounded Los Angeles 41 to 32.
Jamal Murray led Denver with 28 points, while Luka Dončić answered with 27 points and 11 rebounds for the Lakers. Nikola Jokić filled the box score with 12 rebounds and 13 assists. The Lakers shot 45 of 87 from the field, yet they trailed because Denver made 28 of 31 free throws to their 10 of 15.
The number to know: 28 of 31. The Nuggets' free throw shooting offset 18 turnovers and a lower field goal total.
Team Stats
| Lakers | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 45-87 | Field Goals | 39-75 |
| 51.7% | FG % | 52.0% |
| 13-31 | 3-Pointers | 14-31 |
| 41.9% | 3P % | 45.2% |
| 10-15 | Free Throws | 28-31 |
| 66.7% | FT % | 90.3% |
| 32 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 6 | Off. Rebounds | 7 |
| 30 | Assists | 27 |
| 12 | Steals | 3 |
| 1 | Blocks | 1 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 21 | Fouls | 16 |
| 0 | Biggest Lead | 15 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lakers | 59.2% | 9.7% | 15.0% | 0.115 |
 Nuggets | 61.3% | 16.9% | 21.2% | 0.373 |
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
- Thursday, March 5, 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 Pelicans 110-101 Mar 3, 2026
- W vs Kings 128-104 Mar 1, 2026
- W @ Warriors 129-101 Feb 28, 2026
- L @ Suns 110-113 Feb 26, 2026
- L vs Magic 109-110 Feb 24, 2026
Nuggets last 5
- W @ Jazz 128-125 Mar 2, 2026
- L vs Timberwolves 108-117 Mar 1, 2026
- L @ Thunder 121-127 Feb 27, 2026
- W vs Celtics 103-84 Feb 25, 2026
- L @ Warriors 117-128 Feb 22, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 14, 2026 Nuggets @ Lakers 125-127
- Jan 20, 2026 Lakers @ Nuggets 115-107
More NBA Games on Mar 5, 2026
- Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2114
Orlando Magic1-2115Top: Thompson 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3122
Washington Wizards2-2112Top: Bailey 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-4110
Miami Heat0-4126Top: Jr. 27 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors1-3115
Houston Rockets4-0113Top: Sheppard 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1107
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1115Top: Barrett 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-1106
San Antonio Spurs2-2121Top: Wembanyama 38 PTS, 16 REBBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-3105
Phoenix Suns1-2103Top: Sexton 30 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3133
Sacramento Kings0-4123Top: Achiuwa 29 PTS, 12 REBBox score ›
That covers Lakers vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Lakers visit the Clippers Oct 28; Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28.
Lakers vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Lakers vs Nuggets on Mar 5, 2026?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-113 on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 28 points.
What are the Lakers and Nuggets records?
After this game the Lakers were 37-25 and the Nuggets were 39-24 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Lakers vs Nuggets?
Luka Dončić scored 27 for the Lakers. Jamal Murray scored 28 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Lakers vs Nuggets season series?
The Lakers lead the regular-season series 2-0 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 22-32, Q2 32-32, Q3 32-29, Q4 27-27.
What is next for the Lakers and Nuggets?
Lakers visit the Clippers on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 PM ET; Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.