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The Denver Nuggets (38-24) and Los Angeles Lakers (37-24) are scheduled to meet on Thursday at Ball Arena, with a start time of 10 p.m. ET. When these two teams hit the court, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic are two of the players to watch.
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Nuggets vs. Lakers: March 5 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Amazon Prime Video and SportsNet LA
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
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Nuggets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 49.3% | 2 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.7% | 12 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.3 | 18 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 42.7 | 8 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.2 | 3 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.6 | 30 |
Lakers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 49.8% | 1 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.4% | 26 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 41.0 | 28 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 41.0 | 3 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.2 | 19 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.0 | 14 |
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Nuggets vs. Lakers Top Players
Nuggets
- Jokic has recorded a statline of 28.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 10.3 assists for the Nuggets.
- Jamal Murray scores 25.7 points per game, also adding 4.4 rebounds and 7.3 assists.
- Among active players, the Nuggets are led by Murray from beyond the arc. He hits 3.2 shots from deep per game.
- Denver's blocks tend to come from Jokic, who records 0.8 per game. Bruce Brown is a primary source of steals for Denver, averaging 1.1 steals an outing.
Lakers
- Doncic holds the top spot on the Lakers scoring and assist lists among active players, tallying 32.4 points and 8.6 assists per game.
- This season, Deandre Ayton has a statline that includes 12.8 points, 0.9 assists and 8.3 rebounds per game.
- Doncic averages 3.7 made threes per game.
- Jake LaRavia's 1.3 steals and Ayton's 0.9 blocks per game are key to the Lakers' defensive production.
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Nuggets vs. Lakers Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Peyton Watson: Out (Hamstring),
Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),
Cameron Johnson: Questionable (Ankle),
Spencer Jones: Out (Shoulder)
Lakers
Lakers:
Maxi Kleber: Questionable (Back)
Nuggets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/22/2026 | Warriors | L 128-117 | Away |
| 2/25/2026 | Celtics | W 103-84 | Home |
| 2/27/2026 | Thunder | L 127-121 | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Timberwolves | L 117-108 | Home |
| 3/2/2026 | Jazz | W 128-125 | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Lakers | - | Home |
| 3/6/2026 | Knicks | - | Home |
| 3/9/2026 | Thunder | - | Away |
| 3/11/2026 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Spurs | - | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Lakers | - | Away |
Lakers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Magic | L 110-109 | Home |
| 2/26/2026 | Suns | L 113-110 | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Warriors | W 129-101 | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Kings | W 128-104 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Pelicans | W 110-101 | Home |
| 3/5/2026 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Pacers | - | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Knicks | - | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Bulls | - | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Nuggets | - | Home |
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