Overview

• LeBron James will miss his sixth consecutive game due to a groin strain and will be reevaluated in a week; his return is tentatively expected next week.
• Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are listed as questionable for tonight’s game, raising speculation about their availability.
• The Lakers will rely on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to lead the team, with Reaves averaging 28 points over his last five games.
• The Nuggets have dominated the Lakers in recent years, winning eight of their last ten matchups, including multiple playoff eliminations.
• The outcome of tonight’s game could significantly impact playoff seeding, as both teams are closely ranked in the Western Conference standings.