Published Mar 14, 12:10am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 14, 12:10am ET
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One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Denver Nuggets. Who has the edge in our Lakers vs Nuggets pick?
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| Los Angeles Lakers | +3.5 (-115) |
| Denver Nuggets | -3.5 (-115) |
After a seven-point loss against the Nuggets, Los Angeles has reeled off four straight. Their latest triumph was a 142-130 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
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The teams were tied at 26 after the opening 12 minutes. But the Lakers pulled ahead for good over the next two quarters, outscoring Chicago 82-72 en route to a double-digit win.
All five starters reached double figures for Los Angeles. Luka Doncic powered the offense with 51 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists. He also shot an efficient 9-for-14 from downtown.
Following back-to-back losses to New York and Oklahoma City, the Nuggets have won their last two games. This includes a 136-131 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.
Denver trailed by as many as 20 points and was down by 12 after three quarters. But a 42-25 surge over the final 12 minutes propelled the road team to an impressive victory.
Jamal Murray finished with a game-high 39 points and seven assists. Nikola Jokic posted a triple-double that consisted of 31 points, 20 rebounds, and 12 assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Lakers have won just four of the previous 19 meetings in this series, and Denver is 4-1 in its last 5 games against Western Conference opponents. With that in mind, it's easy to see why going with the Nuggets is the smart play.
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Denver Nuggets
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