The Denver Nuggets have had a near perfect start to their season, with wins over the defending champion Golden State Warriors en route to a 4-0 start. The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had such a hot start, grabbing just one win in their first four games. The two teams meet on Thursday night for a game that will be broadcast on national television, something that is customary for the Lakers and somewhat rare for the Denver Nuggets.
For the Nuggets, the game offers an opportunity to keep momentum rolling. The team has looked better in every game so far this season, culminating in a blowout win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.