Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets
Lead tracker
LAL leadsBiggest lead LAL 12, DEN 16| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAL | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 115 |
 DEN | 37 | 34 | 17 | 19 | 107 |
Who won: Lakers 115-107
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 115-107 on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Ball Arena. The Lakers lead the series 1-0. The Lakers outscored the Nuggets 29-17 in the 3rd quarter. Luka Doncic led the Lakers in points (38). Jamal Murray led the Nuggets in points (28).
Win probability
100%LAL finalTap or hover the line to see the play. Dots mark the biggest swings.
Play by play
- End of Game
- End of the 4th Quarter
- Q4 12.9TO
shot clock turnover
- Q4 36.8
Rui Hachimura defensive rebound
- Q4 38.8
Jamal Murray misses 30-foot three point pullup jump shot
- Q4 41.9
Nuggets Full timeout
- Q4 41.9LAL 115 - 107 DEN+1
Luka Doncic makes free throw 2 of 2
- Q4 41.9
Lakers offensive team rebound
- Q4 41.9
Luka Doncic misses free throw 1 of 2
- Q4 41.9
Tim Hardaway Jr. personal take foul
- Q4 43.3
Lakers Full timeout
- SLAMQ4 43.3
Dunk
Aaron Gordon
Aaron Gordon makes dunk (Jamal Murray assists)
LAL 114 - 107 DEN - Q4 45.3
Nuggets Full timeout
- Q4 45.3LAL 114 - 105 DEN+1
Luka Doncic makes free throw 2 of 2
- Q4 45.3LAL 113 - 105 DEN+1
Luka Doncic makes free throw 1 of 2
- Q4 45.3
Spencer Jones personal take foul
- Q4 49.1
Rui Hachimura offensive rebound
- Q4 51.0
Marcus Smart misses free throw 2 of 2
- Q4 51.0LAL 112 - 105 DEN+1
Marcus Smart makes free throw 1 of 2
- Q4 51.0
Spencer Jones personal take foul
- Q4 1:05LAL 111 - 105 DEN+2
Jamal Murray makes 12-foot fade away jump shot
- Q4 1:17TO
Luka Doncic offensive foul turnover
- Q4 1:17
Luka Doncic offensive charge
- Q4 1:33LAL 111 - 103 DEN+1
Aaron Gordon makes free throw 2 of 2
- Q4 1:33
Nuggets offensive team rebound
Leaders
LALDEN 
