LA Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and More
The LA Lakers head to the Pepsi Center to take on the Denver Nuggets in a Friday showdown that is sure to be filled with high-flying antics.
The Lakers may be only a game behind Pacific Division leading LA Clippers, but playing an away game has proved to be a risky proposition for them this season.
The Lakers are 2-7 on the road and have to take on a formidable opponent in the Nuggets. Denver is trying to start something special as they hope to build on a fine win over the Clippers.
Let's delve deeper into this Friday night matchup.
Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, CO
When: Friday, Feb. 3rd, 10:30 p.m. ET
Watch: ESPN, Live Steaming with League Pass Subscription
Listen: Los Angeles 710 AM; Denver Radio Affiliates Here
Betting Line: according to Bovada.lv Nuggets -4
Lakers Key Injuries
According to ESPN, Steve Blake is out (ribs).
Nuggets Key Injuries
According to ESPN, Corey Brewer is day-to-day (personal reasons) and Ty Lawson is day-to-day (ankle).
What's at Stake?
The Nuggets will try to build on a commanding win against the best team in the Pacific. They will still have to settle just behind the division-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, no matter the outcome.
The Lakers are far more in need of a win. They have been atrocious away from Staples and a win against the Nuggets would go a long way for their road-trip confidence.
What They're Saying
Lisa Dillman of the LA Times reports on Andrew Bynum living up his dream: "Lakers center Andrew Bynum was handling his newly minted All-Star status with a touch of humility, pride and, yes, some kid-like joy..."
Benjamin Hochman of The Denver Post reports on the Nuggets win over the Clippers.
"Lob City was more like a library. In Thursday's fourth quarter, with the Clippers trailing by 20, they tried to pull out all the stops during a timeout — the pump-up music, the T-shirt tosses, the dance team jumping up and down — and the residents of said city were quiet, as if they were studying for finals.
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Lakers Player to Watch
Like always, the game comes down to Kobe Bryant and what he can lend the Lakers in consistent offensive production.
However, don't discount rookie upstart Andrew Goudelock, who has been called upon as the Lakers backcourt gets hit with age and injury.
Nuggets Player to Watch
The Nuggets have been unbeatable when they kill by committee. Danilo Gallinari may be in store for another great game against the other LA team.
Key Matchup
This will come down to the Lakers offense and whether they can get off the ground. This is one of the most inconsistent attacks in the Association and it is growing tired with fans.
The Lakers' decimated backcourt will have to find an answer for the fine play of Lawson if he does indeed suit up.
Prediction: Nuggets 102, Lakers 97
