Lakers hope to exploit absence of Nuggets' big men

Lakers hope to exploit absence of Nuggets' big men

The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets forged a rivalry through the playoffs over the past six seasons, so when they play in the regular season it carries more meaning.

Lakers vs. Nuggets (21 Jan, 2026) Live Score

Peyton Watson has stepped up for the Denver since Nikola Jokic was injured, averaging 22.5 points compared with 10.7 points when the superstar was in the lineup, and the Nuggets will be hoping for a similar effort vs. the Lakers.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Predictions: Doncic & Murray Props

The post Lakers vs. Nuggets Predictions and Picks: Luka Doncic and Jamal Murray Points Props appeared first on SportsHandle. The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Ball Arena to face the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, January 20, with tip-off set for 8:00 PM local time. This NBA matchup comes at an important point in the standings, with both teams positioned near the top half of the Western Conference and jockeying for playoff positioning. The betting foc…

Troubling Update For Luka Doncic Ahead Of Denver Nuggets Game

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Denver to take on the Nuggets on Tuesday night, January 20, with tip-off set for 10:00 PM ET. Oddsmakers have the Lakers as slight road favorites in the season’s first matchup between the two Western Conference rivals after they split four games last year. Fans can catch the action on NBC and Peacock. Los Angeles enters the game trying to snap a three-game road skid, while Denver deals with major injury issues, inclu…