The Los Angeles Lakers(0-3) are fighting for their playoff lives against the Denver Nuggets(3-0) in a crucial Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The hosts are coming off a seven-point loss. They’re led to the scoring by Anthony Davis with 33 points and he grabbed 15 rebounds as well. Furthermore, LeBron James had 26 points six rebounds, and nine assists. Austin Reaves scored 22 points off 4-17 shooting from the field.
Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic had 24 points 15 rebounds, and nine assists. Jamal Murray scored 22 points and provided nine assists. Finally, Aaron Gordon scored 29 Points and pulled down 15 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. scored 20 points.
But do you see the home team grabbing a win to extend the series?
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +5.5 -110 |
O 219.5 -115 |
+280 |
| Denver Nuggets | -5.5 -110 |
U 219.5 -110 |
-345 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Game Details
- Fixture: Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers
- Date and Time: April 27, 2024 @ 8:30 pm EST
- Location: crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Los Angeles Lakers | vs. | Denver Nuggets |
| 0-3 | Record | 3-0 |
| 101.0 | Points Per Game | 107.5 |
| 49.0 | FG% | 45.3 |
| 35.6 | 3PT% | 30.3 |
| 39.0 | Rebounds Per Game | 47.0 |
| 109.0 | Points Allowed Per Game | 102.3 |
| 46.4 | Defensive FG% | 49.0 |
| 26.9 | Defensive 3PT% | 30.2 |
| 86.7 | Defensive FT% | 79.6 |
| 48.3 | Defensive Rebounds Against | 38.7 |
| 2-3 | Last 5 W-L | 4-1 |
| 102.5 | Team Pace | 98.5 |
Key Stats
Los Angeles Lakers
The home side is led by James. 26.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 6.7 assists. Meanwhile, Davis has averaged 32.3 points and 13.3 rebounds per game during this year’s postseason so far. Finally, in the 2024 playoffs, D’Angelo Russell averages 12.0 points per game and 3.7 assists per game.
Denver Nuggets
Jokic has averaged 27.7 points per game, 15.7 rebounds, and 8.7 assists during post-season play. He is also averaging 1.7 steals during this time frame. Meanwhile, Gordon is providing 18.3 points per game as well as 11.0 rebounds per game during this year’s playoffs. Finally, Murray is pitching in 21.3 points per game in the series while also dishing out 8.0 assists.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Out
- Cam Reddish – Out
Denver Nuggets
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Collin Gillespie – Out
- Vlatko Cancar – Out
Game Prediction
This is a game in which the visitors can all but finish this series. Furthermore, the Denver Nuggets have looked good and dominant in their first two games, leaving little room for hope or optimism that the Lakers will be able to figure things out.
Although anything is possible and you need a given night, this Los Angeles team has looked mostly out of sorts, and there isn’t too much room for optimism. Therefore, I’m going with the Denver Nuggets to inch a step closer to the sweep and cover the spread.
Final Pick
Denver Nuggets -5.5 (-110)
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