Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers (January 21, 2026): statistics, personal meetings, and bookmaker odds

Current form

On January 19, Denver lost to the Charlotte Hornets 87-110 on the Ball Arena floor, having played one of the most unsuccessful offensive games of the season. Already in the first quarter, the hosts allowed the opponent to go ahead 20:33, and during the meeting the gap reached 30 points. The team repeated the anti-record of the season in points scored, without finding a rhythm in the attack.

Jamal Murray scored 16 points for the Nuggets, while Julian Strother added 15. In the Northwest Division, Denver ranks second with a balance of 29 wins and 14 losses.

Current form

The Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 110-93 at home on January 19. Crypto.com The Arena. The first half was an even battle, and by the end of the opening quarter, the hosts were trailing by nine points, but in the second quarter they managed to seize the initiative and went into a big break, leading 55:54. After a pause, the Lakers added to the defense and gradually increased the difference in the score. 

The best players were Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton, who scored 25 points each, while Ayton made all 10 shots from the game, and LeBron James scored 24 points. In the Pacific Division, the Lakers are first with a balance of 25 wins and 16 losses.