Final Score: Lakers 113 - Nuggets 120
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 142 | 97 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 112.9 | 109.6 |
| Last meeting | 115 | 107 |
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 61 | 62 |
| Avg points scored | 115.8 | 120.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 115.2 | 116.1 |
| Win percentage | 61% | 61% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 61% | 57% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Mar 3, 2026 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 1, 2026 · Margin: +24 · Total: 232
128-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 28, 2026 · Margin: +28 · Total: 230
129-101
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 26, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 223
110-113
vs Orlando Magic
Feb 24, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 219
109-110
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 22, 2026 · Margin: -22 · Total: 200
89-111
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 20, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 247
125-122
vs Dallas Mavericks
Feb 12, 2026 · Margin: +20 · Total: 228
124-104
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 10, 2026 · Margin: -28 · Total: 244
108-136
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 9, 2026 · Margin: -9 · Total: 229
110-119
Nuggets
@ Utah Jazz
Mar 2, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 253
128-125
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Mar 1, 2026 · Margin: -9 · Total: 225
108-117
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 27, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 248
121-127
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 25, 2026 · Margin: +19 · Total: 187
103-84
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 22, 2026 · Margin: -11 · Total: 245
117-128
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 20, 2026 · Margin: +54 · Total: 260
157-103
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 19, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 229
114-115
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 11, 2026 · Margin: +6 · Total: 238
122-116
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 9, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 236
117-119
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 7, 2026 · Margin: +16 · Total: 256
136-120