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Lakers vs. Nuggets: Schedule, Game 5 odds, prediction, how to watch

Updated Apr. 29, 2024 12:17 p.m. ET

The 2024 NBA playoffs feature a few intriguing first round matchups, but none is more anticipated than Nikola Jokić and the defending champion Denver Nuggets squaring off against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The two teams faced off last year in the Western Conference Finals with Denver sweeping LA.

In Game 4, LeBron James and Anthony Davis willed the Lakers to a win to avoid a sweep. James had 30 points and Davis added 23 rebounds. The series shifts back to Denver on Monday, where it's win or go home for the Lakers.

Check out everything you need to know about this first round playoff matchup including schedule, scores and odds.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Playoff Schedule

Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
Game 5: Monday, April 29 at Denver (10 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 6*: Thursday, May 2 at Los Angeles (TBA)
Game 7*: Saturday, May 4 at Denver (TBA)

*if necessary

Lakers vs. Nuggets Odds

Game 5 Odds

For Game 5, the Nuggets are favored to win. Check out the spread and total over/under below:

Series Odds

After Game 4, odds are heavily favored for the Nuggets winning the series.

Denver Nuggets: -5000
Los Angeles Lakers: +1800

Lakers vs. Nuggets Season Results

These two teams squared off three times this season with the Nuggets going 3-0. Below is a list of the results:

October 24, 2023: Nuggets 119, Lakers 107
February 8, 2024: Nuggets 114, Lakers 106
March 2, 2024: Nuggets 124, Lakers 114

Lakers vs. Nuggets Prediction

FOX Sports's Skip Bayless thinks the Lakers could potentially pull off the upset in this Western Conference First Round matchup in six games. Check out more below: