The Denver Nuggets continue their three-game road trip with a match-up against a familiar foe in the Los Angeles Lakers.
Denver fell to 42-21 after suffering a third consecutive loss, the latest against the San Antonio Spurs. The loss dropped the Nuggets to 15-15 on the road for the season. The Lakers (30-34) also come into the game on a three-game losing streak, as they continue to see their playoff chances fade with each loss.
The Nuggets will have to deal with a resurgent LeBron James, who has stepped up his play since the All-Star break. James has averaged 28.