Denver Nuggets vs Lakers Match Player Stats: Box Scores

The Nuggets and Lakers have played some of the most competitive basketball in the NBA over the past several seasons, with Denver holding a 67-56 head-to-head edge since 2004. Yet recent results tell a more complicated story: the Lakers won 127-125 in overtime on March 14, 2026, and have taken four of the last six meetings. This deep-dive breaks down the match player stats that define this rivalry.

Latest Score: Lakers 127-125 Nuggets OT (Mar 14, 2026) ·
Head-to-Head Wins: Nuggets 65, Lakers 55 (since 2004) ·
Nuggets PPG vs Lakers: 113.7 ·
Lakers PPG vs Nuggets: 111.3 ·
Top Performer: Jamal Murray 30.0 PPG vs Lakers

Who won the Lakers Nuggets game today?

The most recent Lakers win came on March 14, 2026, when the Lakers beat the Nuggets 127-125 in overtime (ESPN (Official NBA stats)). Austin Reaves scored 32 points for the Lakers in that overtime victory. Earlier in the season, on January 20, 2026, the Lakers beat the Nuggets 115-107 at Denver, with the Lakers shooting 50.6% from the field (42 of 83) in that game (CBS Sports (Box score data)).

Box Score Details

The Lakers’ shooting efficiency was the key factor in both recent wins. On January 20, 2026, the Lakers shot 50.6% from the field (42 of 83), while the Nuggets shot 44.8% (CBS Sports (Box score data)). That 5.8 percentage point gap translated to an eight-point margin. The March 14 overtime game saw more balanced scoring, with the Lakers winning by just two points in extra time.

Key Player Performances

The most recent Lakers win was fueled by Austin Reaves’ 32-point performance. In that overtime game on March 14, 2026, the Nuggets scored 125 points with 41 rebounds and 33 assists, but it wasn’t enough against the Lakers’ late-game execution. The March 5, 2026 game saw the Nuggets respond with a 120-113 win at Denver, with Murray scoring 28 points to lead the Nuggets.

What are the Denver Nuggets vs Lakers match player stats?

Looking at player-level data across recent games, several Nuggets and Lakers stand out. Jamal Murray has averaged 30.0 points per game against the Lakers over the last 10 matchups (StatMuse (Game stats)). Nikola Jokić has averaged 13.0 rebounds per game in those same games (StatMuse (Game stats)).

Top Scorers

Murray’s 30.0 points per game average versus the Lakers reflects his ability to perform against elite competition. In the 2019-20 season, Anthony Davis averaged 26.1 points per game against the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokić averaged 19.9 points per game against the Lakers (ESPN (Official NBA stats)). The gap between Murray’s current production (30.0 PPG) and Jokić’s 2019-20 performance (19.9 PPG) shows how both players have elevated their games since then.

Rebounds and Assists Leaders

Jokić’s 13.0 rebounds per game versus the Lakers in recent games demonstrates his consistent impact on the boards in this matchup. He has developed into one of the league’s most dominant big men since the 2019-20 season, when he averaged 19.9 points per game against the Lakers. His current rebounding average (13.0 RPG) against the Lakers is one of the highest for any player in this rivalry.

What are Lakers vs Nuggets stats last 10 games?

In the last 15 head-to-head games, the Nuggets have averaged 113.7 points per game versus the Lakers’ 111.3 points per game (Land of Basketball (Game log)). That +2.5 differential in Denver’s favor has translated to an 11-4 record in those games. Their last 20 games against the Lakers show a 15-5 record for the Nuggets (StatMuse (Game records)), but the Lakers have won 4 of the last 6 meetings.

Nuggets Advantages

The Nuggets’ +2.5 points per game edge in recent meetings reflects consistent offensive production. Their 113.7 ppg average against the Lakers shows they can score at will against one of the league’s better defensive units. The Nuggets have won 6 regular season and 5 playoff games in the last 15 meetings (Land of Basketball (Game log)), showing they can beat the Lakers in both contexts.

Lakers Standouts

Despite the Nuggets’ statistical edge, the Lakers have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. The Lakers won 123-100 on February 22, 2025 (StatMuse (Game stats)), and 120-108 on March 19, 2025 (StatMuse (Game stats)), showing they can dominate this matchup when executing well.

Who scored the most points in recent Nuggets vs Lakers games?

LeBron James scored 38 points in Game 5 of the 2019-20 Western Conference Finals on September 26, 2020 — the highest individual scoring performance in this rivalry’s recent history (ESPN (Official NBA stats)). That game closed out the Lakers’ 4-1 series win. Anthony Davis scored 34 points in Game 4, and Jamal Murray added 32 points for the Nuggets in that same game.

Historical High Scorers

LeBron’s 38-point game remains the highest individual scoring performance in this rivalry’s recent history. Davis and Murray both demonstrated they could match each other’s scoring output in the 2019-20 playoffs, but LeBron’s 38-point performance in Game 5 was the decisive factor in the series. The 2019-20 season was the last time these teams met in the playoffs.

Nuggets Records vs Lakers

Jokić averaged 19.9 points per game against the Lakers in the 2019-20 season, which was a down year for him by his standards. He has since become a three-time MVP and one of the league’s most dominant players. Murray’s 32-point game in the 2019-20 playoffs showed he could match the Lakers’ stars point-for-point.

What are the latest Lakers vs Denver Nuggets box scores?

The most recent box score on record is from March 14, 2026, when the Lakers defeated the Nuggets 127-125 in overtime (ESPN (Official NBA stats)). Earlier that season, on January 20, 2026, the Lakers beat the Nuggets 115-107 at Denver, with the Lakers shooting 50.6% from the field (42 of 83) (CBS Sports (Box score data)).

Jan 20, 2026 Game

The Lakers shot 50.6% from the field (42 of 83) in that game, while the Nuggets shot 44.8% (CBS Sports (Box score data)). That 5.8 percentage point difference in shooting efficiency was a key factor in the Lakers’ eight-point win.

Mar 5, 2026 Preview Stats

The March 5, 2026 game saw the Nuggets win 120-113 at Denver, with Murray scoring 28 points. The Nuggets’ win came after the Lakers’ January 20 victory, showing how this rivalry swings back and forth. The most recent box score shows Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 32 points in the March 14 overtime win.

Player Stats Comparison

Four players stand out in the Nuggets-Lakers matchup based on recent and historical data.

Murray’s 30.0 PPG versus the Lakers in recent games is a significant upgrade over his 2019-20 production. Jokić’s 13.0 rebounds per game against the Lakers shows his consistent impact on the boards in this matchup.

Head-to-Head Records

Six head-to-head records provide a complete picture of the Nuggets-Lakers rivalry.

The Nuggets hold a decisive all-time edge (65-55), but the Lakers had the better regular-season record in 2019-20 (52-19 vs 46-27) and won the playoff series that year.

Recent Game Results

Six recent games show the competitive balance between these teams.

The Lakers won 4 of the last 6 games, but the Nuggets won the most recent meeting on March 5, 2026. The March 14, 2026 overtime game was the closest finish in recent memory.

Key Insights

Four key insights emerge from the data.

• The Nuggets have won 11 of their last 15 games against the Lakers, including 6 regular season and 5 playoff wins (Land of Basketball (Game log)).
• In those last 15 meetings, the Nuggets averaged 113.7 points per game versus the Lakers’ 111.3 points per game (Land of Basketball (Game log)).
• The Lakers won the 2019-20 Western Conference Finals 4-1, with LeBron James scoring 38 points in Game 5 (ESPN (Official NBA stats)).
• The most recent game was a 127-125 overtime Lakers win on March 14, 2026, with Austin Reaves scoring 32 points for the Lakers (ESPN (Official NBA stats)).

What we know and what remains unclear

Understanding the confidence levels helps readers know what to expect from the data.

“The Denver Nuggets came up just a bit short against the Los Angeles Lakers, 127 to 125, on March 14.”

— StatMuse (Game summary)

“The Lakers built a 4-1 series lead in the 2019-20 Western Conference Finals, with LeBron James scoring 38 points in the clinching game.”

— ESPN NBA Stats (Playoff recap)

The March 14, 2026 overtime game was a microcosm of this rivalry: close, high-scoring, and decided by the smallest margin. The Lakers won despite the Nuggets’ +2.5 ppg edge in recent meetings, showing that regular-season averages don’t always predict individual game outcomes.

The Nuggets have the better overall record, but the Lakers have won the most recent games and the most important meetings. The next playoff series could determine which team takes the upper hand in this rivalry.

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