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2026/27 National Basketball Association (NBA) season
Preseason
Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets
Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
Saturday, 17 October 2026
04:30
The Los Angeles Lakers will square off with the Denver Nuggets in an exciting National Basketball Association (NBA) preseason match at Crypto.com Arena on 17 October.
Head-to-Head
The Lakers and Nuggets have faced off 199 times in regular-season action throughout their storied Western Conference rivalry.
The all-time series favours the Lakers, who hold a 117-82 edge over Denver, though recent encounters between these two heavyweights have delivered intense playoff-caliber battles.
Most recent meeting
In their latest matchup on 14 March 2026, the Lakers secured a thrilling 127-125 victory over the Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena.
Austin Reaves led Los Angeles with 32 points, while Nikola Jokić posted a massive triple-double of 24 points, 16 rebounds, and 14 assists for Denver in a nail-biting finish.
Key Players
Luka Dončić will spearhead the Lakers, orchestrating the offence with his elite playmaking, deep perimeter shooting, and clutch scoring prowess.
Meanwhile, Nikola Jokić will lead the charge for the Nuggets, controlling the floor with his elite passing, interior scoring, and dominant rebounding.
Quotes
"This camp has been extremely physical because the young guys are fighting for positions. The back end of the rotation is up for grabs, and you can feel it," Nuggets head coach David Adelman said during the current pre-season.
"You have to lean into some of the things that you did well, but you sure as hell have to learn when you lose. You can't just fast-forward to the playoffs; you have to lay the groundwork for it now."
NBA Fixtures
Friday, 16 October
01:30 – New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors
02:30 – Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Saturday, 17 October
01:00 – Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors
01:00 – Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat
01:00 – Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
01:00 – Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
02:00 – Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves
02:00 – Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets
02:00 – San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings
02:00 – Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks
02:00 – New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards
04:00 – Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz
04:00 – Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers
04:30 – Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets
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