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The 2024 NBA Playoffs are here and one of the most anticipated matchups pits the Los Angeles Lakers against the Denver Nuggets. The Western Conference series has no shortage of star power, with Nikola Jokic and last season's NBA champion Nuggets taking on LeBron James and the ever-powerful Lakers.
Want to watch Lakers vs. Nuggets on TV and online? Here's what you need to know.
LA Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Playoff Games: Date, Time
The Lakers and Nuggets open the best-of-7 series tonight, Saturday, April 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT from the Ball Arena in Denver.
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How to Watch Lakers vs. Nuggets on TV
If you want to watch Lakers vs. Nuggets on TV, tonight's game is live on ABC. You can catch the Western Conference playoff game on TV through your local ABC affiliate.
How to Watch Lakers vs. Nuggets Online Free
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Lakers vs. Nuggets Odds, Predictions, Favorites
The Nuggets are looking to become back-to-back NBA champions after winning the title last year, and Denver is the odds-on favorite to win the series over the Lakers. Denver also swept LA in the Western Conference finals last year.
Still, this is a resilient LA team that hopes to continue the Lakers' dynasty. Aside from last year's loss, the Lakers have won seven of the eight playoff series between them and Denver. Los Angeles also leads the all-time series 138-91.
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