Schedule for Lakers vs. Nuggets first round playoff series
After winning their play-in game against the Pelicans, the Lakers are set to play the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. Here’s a look at the complete series schedule.
The Lakers made it a perfect 3-for-3 in the play-in with a win against the Pelicans on Tuesday, securing the No. 7 seed a spot in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
Unfortunately, what awaits them is a rematch with the Denver Nuggets in the first round. No team has had the Lakers number more than the defending champions. Last season, Denver swept the purple and gold out of the playoffs and followed it up by sweeping the season series this year.
Dating back to 2022, the Nuggets have an eight-game win streak over the Lakers. It’s an enormous road block standing in front of the Lakers, but one the team is going to have to clear at some point if a title is the end goal.
It will certainly be the premier series of the first round of the NBA playoffs. And if you’re wondering “When will the Lakers and Nuggets play?” or where the game might be televised or streamed, we have your answer.
Here is the schedule that has been released so far, all times Pacific.
Game 1
Date and Time: Saturday, April 20, 5:30 p.m.
TV Channel(s): ABC
Location: Denver
Game 2
Date and Time: Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m.
TV Channel(s): TNT, Spectrum SportsNet
Location: Denver
Game 3
Date and Time: Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m.
TV Channel(s): TNT, Spectrum SportsNet
Location: Los Angeles
Game 4
Date and Time: Saturday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m.
TV Channel(s): ABC
Location: Los Angeles
Game 5 (if necessary)
Date and Time: Monday, April 29, TBD
TV Channel(s): TBD
Location: Denver
Game 6 (if necessary)
Date and Time: Thursday, May 2, TBD
TV Channel(s): TBD
Location: Los Angeles
Game 7 (if necessary)
Date and Time: Saturday, May 4, TBD
TV Channel(s): TNT
Location: Denver
This will be continually updated as the TV information and start times for games are announced by the NBA, if necessary, so bookmark this page and stay tuned to Silver Screen & Roll to stay up to date with the latest!
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