Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers
WESTERN CONFERENCE 1st ROUND - GAME 7 • LAL win series 4-3
38-28, 18-15 Away
87
38-28, 18-15 Away
41-25, 26-7 Home
96
41-25, 26-7 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Bill Spooner
Referee:Mike Callahan
Referee:Derrick Stafford
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
NBA News
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker was named this season's Most Improved Player on Friday, marking the second straight Atlanta Hawks player to win the NBA award.
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Rockets rule out Kevin Durant (ankle) for Game 3 vs. Lakers
Rockets star Kevin Durant won't play in Game 3 of Houston's first-round playoff series against the Lakers on Friday night because of a sprained left ankle.
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Former employee's discrimination lawsuit against Suns dismissed
A former Suns security employee's lawsuit, which cited allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, was voluntarily dismissed on Thursday with prejudice, and the team said there was no settlement.
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