The Nuggets return home as they look to close out their first-round NBA Playoffs series with the Lakers on Monday evening.
Los Angeles staved off elimination with a 119-108 victory in Game 4 on Saturday night, beginning the arduous climb out of a 3-0 series deficit.
Anthony Davis continued his dominant series with a 25-point, 23-rebound performance, while LeBron James added in 30 points. Austin Reaves (21 points) and D’Angelo Russell (21 points) also provided valuable contributions.
Nikola Jokic poured in a triple-double for Denver, finishing with 33 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists. But the Nuggets shot just 9-of-30 from beyond the arc and could not slow down the Lakers, who shot 52 percent from the field.
Now, the series shifts back to Denver, where the Nuggets have thus far maintained homecourt advantage. For Los Angeles, after at last snapping a devastating losing streak to Denver, this marks once last chance to prolong its season.
Here is everything that you need to know about Game 5 between the Nuggets and Lakers.
What channel is Lakers vs. Nuggets on today?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling
Game 5 of Lakers vs. Nuggets will air nationally on TNT. Fans can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for the avid sports fans, offering a range of sports channels so 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 service from any device, anywhere in the world.
Lakers vs. Nuggets start time
- Date: Monday, April 29
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. MT | 7 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Nuggets will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Monday, April 29. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Lakers vs. Nuggets tickets
Tickets for the NBA Playoffs, including Game 5 of Lakers vs. Nuggets are available on StubHub. For a full rundown of seats and prices for all games, use the link below.
Lakers vs. Nuggets odds via BetMGM
Denver is a 7.5-point favorite heading into Game 5. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 | -7.5 |
| Moneyline | +260 | -350 |
Lakers vs. Nuggets schedule
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 20 | Nuggets 114, Lakers 103 | — | — |
| April 22 | Nuggets 101, Lakers 99 | — | — |
| April 25 | Nuggets 112, Lakers 105 | — | — |
| April 27 | Lakers 119, Nuggets 108 | — | — |
| April 29 | Game 5 | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
* – if necessary