The Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at STAPLES Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game's total is sitting at 219.
The Nuggets were defeated 112-110 by the Pacers last time out, as 7.5-point favorites. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 217.
Allen Iverson led the Nuggets with 26 points, seven rebounds and eight assists in a losing effort.
Kobe Bryant rose to the challenge once again, as he tossed in 35 points in the Lakers 106-99 win over the SuperSonics on Tuesday. The Lakers failed to cover the 11.5-point spread, and the 205 points were UNDER the posted total of 217.5.
Bryant finished 12-for-22 from the field with eight rebounds and six assists, while Lamar Odom added 20 points in the win.
Current streak:
Denver has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Denver: 9-6 SU, 7-8 ATS
Los Angeles: 8-6 SU, 8-6 ATS
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game's total is sitting at 219.
The Nuggets were defeated 112-110 by the Pacers last time out, as 7.5-point favorites. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 217.
Allen Iverson led the Nuggets with 26 points, seven rebounds and eight assists in a losing effort.
Kobe Bryant rose to the challenge once again, as he tossed in 35 points in the Lakers 106-99 win over the SuperSonics on Tuesday. The Lakers failed to cover the 11.5-point spread, and the 205 points were UNDER the posted total of 217.5.
Bryant finished 12-for-22 from the field with eight rebounds and six assists, while Lamar Odom added 20 points in the win.
Current streak:
Denver has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Denver: 9-6 SU, 7-8 ATS
Los Angeles: 8-6 SU, 8-6 ATS