Nuggets vs Lakers: High Stakes Western Showdown

0:00Welcome to NBA News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NBA fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Denver Nuggets face a crucial Western conference matchup Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers at home. Sitting fifth in the West with a 38 and 24 record, Denver holds just a half-game lead over the six-place Lakers at 37 and 24. A Lakers win could flip the standings and push the Nuggets toward the play-in tournament. The Nuggets are dealing with major injuries up front. Aaron Gordon, Peyton Watson, and Spencer Jones are all out. Gordon and Watson with right hamstring strains, Jones with a right shoulder issue. Cam Johnson is questionable with right ankle inflammation, which could leave Denver without its top four forwards. This comes at a bad time for the Nuggets, who have struggled lately with a five-and-eight record since early February. They have not won consecutive games since January and desperately need momentum, heading into their toughest remaining 20-game stretch. Meanwhile, the Lakers are nearly at full strength.

1:02Only back-up big-maxie-claver is questionable with back soreness, leaving superstars LeBron James and Lucodon Cheach ready to battle Nikola Jokogen, Jamal Murray. The game tips off at 8 p.m. mountain time and streams on prime video. Both teams know the stakes are high, with playoff positioning on the line. This story is made possible by our sponsor. See the episode description. Sallie Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you're listening to. S-O-L-I. SalliePillow.com