Los Angeles Lakers 115, Denver Nuggets 107
NBA · 2026-01-20 · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Denver Nuggets 115–107 on 2026-01-20 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 16-0 road team run ending at Q4 2:43 swung win probability 81% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Denver Nuggets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 115 |
| Denver Nuggets | 37 | 34 | 17 | 19 | 107 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 road team run ending at Q4 2:43 swung win probability 81% → 0%.
Why Denver Nuggets lost
- Lost Q3 17-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q4 2:43 (win probability 81% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 53.4% eFG vs a 57.7% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 10-5.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 9–0 | Q2 10:42 | 89% → 65% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q2 0:00 | 80% → 97% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 13–0 | Q3 5:44 | 99% → 71% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 16–0 | Q4 2:43 | 81% → 0% |