The Los Angeles Lakers (40-24) and the Denver Nuggets (42-24) match up in a Western Conference contest on Friday. The Nuggets are coming off a 115-95 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. As for the Lakers, they're on a three-game losing streak. Last night, the Milwaukee Bucks blew out Los Angeles 126-106. LeBron James (groin) and Luka Doncic (calf) have been ruled out for the Lakers. Aaron Gordon (ankle) is questionable for Denver, with Nikola Jokic (elbow) and Jamal Murray (knee) listed as probable.

Tip-off from the Ball Arena in Denver is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. The teams have split two meetings this season, with the road team winning each time. The Nuggets are 14.5-point favorites in the latest Lakers vs. Nuggets odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points is 227.5. 

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