NBA
2026-01-20 · Evening Edition
LOSS
Lakers vs. Nuggets
Lakers vs. Nuggets Over 226.5
ANALYSIS
Our projection for a high-scoring environment is bolstered by Denver’s league-leading offensive rating (121.7) and their defensive slide to 23rd overall while Nikola Jokic (knee) remains sidelined. The Lakers’ offense is peaking with NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic (33.3 PPG) and LeBron James—who is averaging 33.6 PPG over his recent stretch—primed to exploit an undersized Nuggets frontcourt in a high-possession matchup.
Key Data
Adj Off-Efficiency: Rank 2, Transition Def Success: Rank 28, True Shooting %: Top 12
OUTCOME
Los Angeles Lakers 115 - Denver Nuggets 107
Graded from ESPN final score