Los Angeles Lakers 113, Denver Nuggets 120
NBA · 2026-03-05 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated Los Angeles Lakers 120–113 on 2026-03-05 in NBA play, a 7-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q2 7:01 swung win probability 95% → 68%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Lakers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 22 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 113 |
| Denver Nuggets | 32 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 120 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q2 7:01 swung win probability 95% → 68%.
Why Los Angeles Lakers lost
- Lost Q1 22-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 9:05 (win probability 62% → 88% for the home side).
- Outscored 28-10 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 10–0 | Q1 9:05 | 62% → 88% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q2 9:28 | 80% → 95% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 12–0 | Q2 7:01 | 95% → 68% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q2 5:23 | 72% → 93% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q2 2:49 | 95% → 80% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 11–0 | Q4 7:02 | 100% → 77% |