It may be a new year, but the NBA Playoff series between the Lakers and Nuggets is following the same script.
Denver took a commanding 3-0 lead in the first-round matchup after handing Los Angeles a 112-105 loss on Thursday night. The Nuggets have defeated the Lakers in 11 consecutive games, and they are on track to pull off back-to-back sweeps.
Nikola Jokic has been the driving force for Denver, averaging 27.7 points, 15.7 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.7 steals through three playoff games. The Nuggets also have three other starters (Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon) posting at least 18 points per game.
Los Angeles has consistently built early leads against Denver behind stellar play from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but the Lakers keep falling apart in the second half. They have an offensive rating of 95.7 and defensive rating of 128.3 in those halves, showing the massive gap in execution down the stretch.
Can Los Angeles extend the series? Or will Denver advance to the next round?
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Nuggets, including the tipoff time for Game 4.
What time is Lakers vs. Nuggets today?
- Date: Saturday, April 27
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. MT | 5:30 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Nuggets will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 27. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
What channel is Lakers vs. Nuggets on today?
- Date: Saturday, April 27
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling
Lakers vs. Nuggets will air on ABC in the United States and TSN 1/3/4 in Canada. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
If Lakers vs. Nuggets is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services.
Lakers vs. Nuggets tickets
Tickets for NBA Playoff games are now available on StubHub. You can check out seating charts for games by clicking on the link below.
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Lakers vs. Nuggets odds via BetMGM
Denver is a 3.5-point favorite heading into Game 4. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Lakers | Nuggets |
| Spread | +3.5 | -3.5 |
| Moneyline | +135 | -160 |
Lakers vs. Nuggets schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Lakers and Nuggets:
(7) Lakers vs. (2) Nuggets — Denver leads 3-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 20 | Nuggets 114, Lakers 103 | — | — |
| April 22 | Nuggets 101, Lakers 99 | — | — |
| April 25 | Nuggets 112, Lakers 105 | — | — |
| April 27 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary