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On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Denver Nuggets in Colorado, in a thrilling Western Conference clash.
La Lakers injury report and lineup updates
As of 4:30 PM Eastern Time, the Lakers have released their updated injury report ahead of the game. Notably, Bronny James and Maxi Kleber have both been ruled out for the contest.
However, Luka Doncic and LeBron James are both listed as probable, with Doncic poised to return after missing the team's previous game. This would be a significant boost for the Lakers, as Doncic’s presence is expected to strengthen their starting lineup.
LA Lakers’ recent form
Currently sitting as the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 33-21 record after 54 games, the Lakers are coming off a hard-fought 110-102 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. While they’ve had some ups and downs this season, the Lakers will be looking to build on this win as they head into one of their toughest matchups of the year.
Denver Nuggets’ impressive streak
The Denver Nuggets, on the other hand, are riding an impressive 9-game win streak and will be aiming to make it 10 when they host the Lakers. With a 37-19 record in 56 games, the Nuggets sit in third place in the Western Conference and have been in top form. Their most recent victory came in a dominant 129-115 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
LA Lakers’ struggles against the Nuggets
Historically, the Lakers have faced significant struggles when facing the Nuggets. Over the past 15 matchups, including during the NBA playoffs, the Lakers have won only 2 games, suffering 13 losses. This makes Saturday's game even more crucial for the Lakers, as they look to turn the tide against a strong Denver squad.
New dynamic with Luka Doncic on the team
However, this game will mark the first time the Lakers will face the Nuggets with Luka Doncic on their roster. Doncic's ability to contribute as a star player could be the difference-maker for Los Angeles as they look to break their poor run against Denver.
The highly anticipated game will tip off at 8:30 PM ET on ABC, offering fans a thrilling showdown between two of the Western Conference's top teams.
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