The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers have had several matchups and rivalries over the years in the NBA. Both teams are part of the Western Conference, and their games often generate significant interest and excitement.
The Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, have secured the top seed in their conference this season and are determined to provide a formidable challenge to the Los Angeles Lakers, who historically had the advantage in their head-to-head matchups. Despite the Lakers' history of series victories, the Nuggets are well-prepared and ready to put up a strong fight, showcasing the competitive spirit between the two teams.
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Schedule
| Games | Opponent | Date | Venue |
| GAME 1 | Lakers vs Nuggets | Tue., May 16 / 8:30 ET, ESPN | Ball Arena, Denver |
| GAME 2 | Lakers vs Nuggets | Thurs., May 18 / 8:30 ET, ESPN | Ball Arena, Denver |
| GAME 3 | Nuggets vs Lakers | Sat., May 20 / 8:30 ET, ESPN | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| GAME 4 | Nuggets vs Lakers | Mon., May 22 / 8:30 ET, ESPN | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| GAME 5 | Lakers vs Nuggets | Wed., May 24 / 8:30 ET, ESPN | Ball Arena, Denver |
| GAME 6 | Nuggets vs Lakers | Fri., May 26 / 8:30 ET, ESPN | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| GAME 7 | Lakers vs Nuggets | Sun., May 28 / 8:30 ET, ESPN | Ball Arena, Denver |
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Head to Head
The two teams have met in the playoffs 7 times, with the Lakers winning all 7 series. The most recent playoff matchup between the two teams was in the 2020 western conference finals in the pandemic bubble in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won the series 4-1. The Lakers won Game 1, Game 2, Game 4, and Game 5 to secure the series victory and advance to the NBA Finals.
Both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets are currently enjoying a six-game winning streak on their respective home courts. With the Nuggets starting Game 1 in front of their home crowd, they will be motivated to maintain their impressive run.
Both Western Conference teams will again face each other in the conference finals of 2023, with the game starting in the Nuggets’ home.
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Roster
Denver Nuggets Roster
| Players | Position |
| Nikola Jokic | C |
| Jamal Murray | SG |
| Christian Braun | SF |
| Bruce Brown, Jr. | SG |
| Thomas Bryant | C |
| Vlatko Cancar | SF |
| Aaron Gordon | SF |
| Jeff Green | PF |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | SG |
| Reggie Jackson | PG |
| DeAndre Jordan | C |
| Zeke Nnaji | PG |
| Ish Smith | PG |
| Michael Porter, Jr. | PF |
| Peyton Watson | GF |
Los Angeles Lakers Roster
| Players | Position |
| MO Bamba | C |
| Malik Beasley | SG |
| Troy Brown Jr. | SF |
| Max Christie | G |
| Anthony Davis | PF |
| Wenyen Gabriel | F |
| Rui Hachimura | PF |
| Shaquille Harrison | G |
| LeBron James | SF |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | G |
| Austin Reaves | SG |
| D’Angelo Russell | PG |
| Dennis Schroder | PG |
| Cole Swider | F |
| Tristan Thompson | C |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | PF |
| Lonnie Walker 4 | G |
