Preview Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets: the champions open the new tournament.
The NBA is back, the current champion opens the first game of the 2023-2024 season and faces LeBron James ‘ team from Los Angeles. An interesting confrontation between both teams of the western conference that has become a match with a lot of history.
Where do they play?
The Crypto.com Arena will be the host stadium for this regular season game, it is located in the city of Los Angeles, California. Since October 17, 1999 it is the home of the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, has a capacity of 19,060 spectators and cost 375 million dollars to build.
How are both teams coming in?
The Los Angeles Lakers had a successful 2022–2023 season, coming in with 43 wins and 39 losses to place seventh in the Eastern Conference. They had a significant roster change this season, and they want to finish at the top of the tournament, so they should win as many games as they can and win the championship. On October 19, 2023, they played their final game, losing 123-100 to the Phoenix Suns at the Acrisure Arena. This was the end of their preseason campaign.
On the other hand, the Denver Nuggets in the 2022-2023 NBA tournament finished first in the Western Conference with 53 wins and 29 losses. In the postseason they destroyed every team they faced and thus ended up becoming last year’s tournament champions. Their goal this season is to repeat last year’s feat and become two-time champions. Their last game was on October 19, 2023 and resulted in a 103-90 victory against LA Clippers at the Crypto.com Arena and thus won their last preparation game.
What time and where to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets?
The game will not be broadcasted on television in Mexico. It will only be streamed on NBA League Pass. The game starts at 5:30 pm (CDMX) and you can’t miss it.
Background
Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets have faced each other on several occasions. In the last 5 meetings, the Denver Nuggets have won 5 in a row.
Last meeting
The last time these two teams met was on May 22, 2023 at Crypto.com Arena, in that game the Denver Nuggets won 113-111. That matchup was very even in points and rebounds which we expect to happen again today.
Players to watch
The best player on his team, Nikola Jokic (#15), is in his eighth season of professional basketball. He averaged 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game in the regular season of 2022-2023. He is crucial to the offense and carries a lot of weight in the team.
LeBron James (#23): This season marks the return of the basketball legend, who will be essential to the team’s offensive strategy. Last year, he had a strong tournament and surprised many by averaging 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists. His expertise will be crucial, and he ought to guide the team to success.
