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WarriorsLos Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets: Dec 19, 2026
Lakers vs Nuggets tips off at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver. TV: Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers), Altitude Sports (Nuggets).
How to Watch Lakers vs Nuggets: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Saturday, December 19, 20269:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- Watch on
- Local TV onlyLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Stream
- NBA League PassLakers: Spectrum SportsNet+ · Nuggets: Altitude+
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.
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Injury Report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Diallo |  Nuggets | F | Day-To-Day | Wrist | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Cameron Johnson | Nuggets | F | Day-To-Day | Ankle | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Julian Strawther | Nuggets | G | Out | Knee | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Spencer Jones | Nuggets | F | Day-To-Day | Hamstring | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Adou Thiero |  Lakers | F | Day-To-Day | Knee | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Cameron Carr | Lakers | G | Day-To-Day | Oblique | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Jake LaRavia | Lakers | F | Day-To-Day | Ankle | Oct 22, 2026 |
Status as of 4:00 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Lakers
Luka DončićF-G · 3 GP34.3PTS7.3REB7.7AST
Austin ReavesG · 3 GP26.7PTS2.3REB6.3AST
Walker KesslerC · 3 GP16.0PTS8.0REB1.3AST
Nuggets
Nikola JokićC · 2 GP24.0PTS11.0REB7.5AST
Jamal MurrayG · 2 GP24.0PTS6.5REB4.5AST
Aaron GordonF · 2 GP13.5PTS5.5REB2.5AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Lakers vs Nuggets Preview
The Lakers are 3-0 this season, while the Nuggets are 1-1 this season.
The Lakers won last season's series 2-1. The Nuggets rank 2nd in rebounds, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Luka Dončić (34.3 points per game) and Nikola Jokić (24.0 points per game).
Lakers vs Nuggets Head-to-Head
Previous meetings
- Mar 14, 2026 Nuggets @ Lakers 125-127
- Mar 5, 2026 Lakers @ Nuggets 113-120
- Jan 20, 2026 Lakers @ Nuggets 115-107
Lakers vs Nuggets Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
Western Conference
| # | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Timberwolves | 3-0 | – |
| 2 | Lakers | 3-0 | – |
| 3 |  Grizzlies | 3-0 | – |
| 4 |  Thunder | 3-0 | – |
| 5 |  Rockets | 3-0 | – |
| 6 |  Trail Blazers | 2-0 | 0.5 |
| 7 | Nuggets | 1-1 | 1.5 |
| 8 |  Suns | 1-1 | 1.5 |
| 9 |  Clippers | 1-2 | 2.0 |
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This Lakers vs Nuggets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Lakers host the Pacers Dec 21; Nuggets visit the Clippers Dec 21.
Lakers vs Nuggets FAQs
What time does Lakers vs Nuggets start?
The Los Angeles Lakers play the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip-off is 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT).
What channel is Lakers vs Nuggets on?
Local TV: Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers), Altitude Sports (Nuggets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.
What are the Lakers and Nuggets records?
Going into this game the Lakers were 3-0 and the Nuggets were 1-1 this season.
Who is injured for Lakers vs Nuggets?
As of 4:00 PM ET, Oct 25: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, day-to-day, wrist); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, day-to-day, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, day-to-day, hamstring); Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, oblique).
How did Lakers vs Nuggets go last season?
The Lakers won the regular-season series 2-1 in 2025-26.
Who won the last Lakers vs Nuggets game?
The Lakers beat the Nuggets 127-125 on Mar 14, 2026 at home.
Where is Lakers vs Nuggets being played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
Is Lakers vs Nuggets on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Lakers and Nuggets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Altitude+ for Nuggets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.