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The 2024 NBA playoffs are here, and one of the most anticipated matchups pits the Los Angeles Lakers against the Denver Nuggets. The Western Conference series has no shortage of star power, with Nikola Jokic and last season’s NBA champs Nuggets facing off against LeBron James and the always-powerful Lakers.
The Nuggets took game one 114-103 behind Jokic’s 32 points in the Western Conference playoff opener. They are currently up two games against the Lakers.
Want to watch game four of the Lakers vs. Nuggets on TV and online? Here’s what you need to know.
L.A. Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Playoff Games: Date, Time
The Lakers and Nuggets play their next game tonight, Saturday, April 27, at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT from Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.
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How to Watch Lakers vs. Nuggets on TV
If you want to watch the Lakers vs. Nuggets on TV, tonight’s game is airing live on ABC. You can watch the Western Conference playoff game on TV through your local affiliate.
How to Watch Lakers vs. Nuggets Online Free
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Another way to livestream games online free is through Max, which is streaming select NBA playoff games online. Max lets you watch playoffs games on TNT from your phone, tablet, laptop or TV.
Unlike DirecTV Stream, Max does not currently offer a free trial. Still, your $9.99 subscription fee gets you access to all of Max’s (formerly HBO Max’s) movies, TV shows, documentaries, specials and more.
Another way to watch the Lakers-Nuggets game online? You can sign up for NBA League Pass to stream out-of-market NBA playoff games as well as have 24/7 access to highlights, replays, live stats and more.
Lakers vs. Nuggets Odds, Predictions, Favorites
The Nuggets are looking to become back-to-back NBA champs after taking home the title last year, and Denver is the odds-on favorite to win the series over the Lakers. Denver also swept L.A. in the Western Conference finals last year.
The Lakers are facing elimination after losing 112-105 to the Nuggets in game three. Now, for the second consecutive year, the Lakers are once again facing elimination from the playoffs thanks to a 3-0 deficit.
Still, this is a resilient L.A. team that hopes to continue the Lakers dynasty. Aside from last year’s lopsided loss, the Lakers have won seven of the eight playoff series between them and Denver. Los Angeles also leads the all-time series 138-91.
Although no NBA team in history has ever rebounded from a 3-0 deficit, the Lakers are taking it “one game at a time at this point,” James said in a post-game interview alongside teammate Anthony Davis after back-to-back losses to the Nuggets.
“You lose, you go home, so you come with the mindset of let’s get one [and] force a Game 5 and go from there. As long as you still have life, then you always have belief,” he added. “You play until the wheels fall off. That’s what it’s always about for me as a mindset and I know [Davis] feels the same way.”
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