Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets

NBA

Lakers

26-16

115-107

Final

Nuggets

29-15

Ball Arena

TV: League Pass

Lead tracker

LAL leadsBiggest lead LAL 12, DEN 16

DEN leads

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 final

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Play by play

End of Game
End of the 4th Quarter
Q4 12.9
TO
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 41.9
+1
Luka Doncic makes free throw 2 of 2
LAL 115 - 107 DEN
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 45.3
+1
Luka Doncic makes free throw 2 of 2
LAL 114 - 105 DEN
Q4 45.3
+1
Luka Doncic makes free throw 1 of 2
LAL 113 - 105 DEN
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 51.0
+1
Marcus Smart makes free throw 1 of 2
LAL 112 - 105 DEN
Q4 51.0
Spencer Jones personal take foul
Q4 1:05
+2
Jamal Murray makes 12-foot fade away jump shot
LAL 111 - 105 DEN
Q4 1:17
TO
Luka Doncic offensive foul turnover
Q4 1:17
Luka Doncic offensive charge
Q4 1:33
+1
Aaron Gordon makes free throw 2 of 2
LAL 111 - 103 DEN
Q4 1:33
Nuggets offensive team rebound