The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets renew their rivalry on Thursday night, and there are major Western Conference playoff implications on the line. Los An

Lakers vs. Nuggets computer picks for March 5, with player prop projections and the best bets based on how this matchup is setting up.

At the start of the second half in the matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, Jaxson Hayes got the nod to start over Deandre Ayton. Shortly after, it was revealed that the Lakers were ruling out Ayton for the remainder of the game.

Jabbar's record for career field goals in the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-113 loss to Denver on Thursday night, with the Nuggets getting 28 points each from All-Stars Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. James injured his left elbow on a layup that pulled Los Angeles to 110-106 with four minutes to go and left

The margin for error is getting thinner for the Los Angeles Lakers. A tough loss to a Western Conference contender was frustrating enough.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had a strong message for NBA referees following a no-call on Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets.

SportsLine's model reveals its Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers predictions and Thursday NBA picks

Both the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers may be without multiple key players in Thursday night's matchup.

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