The Nuggets (36-19) will aim to extend their dominant run to 10 consecutive victories when they host the Lakers (32-21) in a Western Conference game at Ball Arena on Saturday night.
LeBron James moved one step closer to history with another electrifying 40-point performance in Thursday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers. While James and Austin Reaves delivered clutch performances, the absence of Luka Dončić, who rested his calf, was noticeable. However, the Lakers did enough to secure the victory and now shift their focus to their familiar foes—their recent nemesis, the Nuggets.
The Nuggets enter this matchup fresh off a 14-point win over the Charlotte Hornets, with Jamal Murray leading the charge with 34 points. Riding a nine-game winning streak, Denver has been in exceptional form, winning 18 of their last 24 games.
During this streak, they have been an offensive powerhouse, averaging a league-best 128.8 points per game while keeping turnovers to just 12.6 per game—the seventh-best mark in the NBA.
The Nuggets have eliminated the Lakers from the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, with Nikola Jokić proving to be a major obstacle. Los Angeles has struggled to find answers, failing to execute the fundamentals—knocking down shots, controlling the boards, and capitalizing on opportunities—to turn the tide in this growing rivalry.
The Sporting News has everything that you need to know about Saturday’s NBA showdown, including TV and streaming options for Nuggets vs. Lakers.
What channel is Nuggets vs. Lakers on today?
Nuggets vs. Lakers will air on ABC. Cord-cutters can stream the game on ESPN+ and Sling.
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Nuggets vs. Lakers start time
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 22
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Nuggets vs. Lakers will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 22. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Nuggets vs. Lakers radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 80, 86
You can listen to Nuggets vs. Lakers live with SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 86 (Nuggets) and channel 80 (Lakers).
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Nuggets schedule 2024-25
Here are the Nuggets’ next five games of the 2024-25 season:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 24 | vs. L.A. Lakers | 8:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 27 | at Pacers | 7:00 p.m. |
| Feb. 28 | at Bucks | 7:30 p.m. |
| Mar. 2 | at Pistons | 7:00 p.m. |
| Mar. 2 | at Celtics | 1:00 p.m. |
Lakers schedule 2024-25
Here are the Lakers’ next five games of the 2024-25 season:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 22 | at Nuggets | 8:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 25 | vs. Mavericks | 10:00 p.m. |
| Feb. 27 | vs. Timberwolves | 10:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 28 | vs. L.A. Clippers | 10:00 p.m. |
| Mar. 2 | vs. L.A. Clippers | 9:30 p.m. |