The Nuggets will look to finish off the Lakers in Game 5 of their first-round series.
But Denver’s goal of advancing to the next round of the NBA Playoffs could prove more difficult than expected due to the injury of one of its stars.
Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray is dealing with a left calf strain ahead of Game 5 of the series, which brings the teams back to Ball Arena in Denver. The Nuggets have a 3-1 lead in the series, but Lakers star LeBron James doesn’t have an easy way out.
With the Lakers on the ropes, will Murray be ready to participate in Game 5 on Monday? Here’s what we know about his condition.
Will Jamal Murray play in Game 5?
As of Sunday night, Murray is listed as questionable for Monday’s Game 5 against the Lakers.
The 27-year-old appeared to suffer the injury in Sunday’s Game 4 loss to the Lakers, although he finished with 22 points in 39 minutes while making 9 of 23 shots. He also contributed six rebounds and five assists.
In the 2023-24 regular season, Murray averaged 21.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game for the Nuggets.
Denver guard Reggie Jackson is dealing with a sprained left ankle but is listed as probable for Game 5. Jackson would likely fill in at point guard if Murray is out.
What channel is Lakers vs. Nuggets?
- Television channel: TNT
- Live broadcast: Sling
The fifth game of Lakers vs. Nuggets will air nationally on TNT. Fans can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home of avid sports fans and offers a variety of sports channels so you can always cheer on your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
What time is Nuggets vs. Lakers tonight?
- Date: Monday April 29
- Time: 10 pm ET | 8 pm MT | 7 pm Pacific Time
Lakers vs. Nuggets will begin around 10 pm ET on Monday, April 29. The game will be played at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Lakers vs. Nuggets Schedule
Game 5 will be played in Denver, as will a possible Game 7, while a possible Game 6 would be played in Los Angeles. Here is the complete schedule of Lakers vs. Nuggets:
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV Channel/Live Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 20th | nuggets 114Lakers 103 | — | — |
| April 22 | nuggets 101Lakers 99 | — | — |
| April 25th | nuggets 112Lakers 105 | — | — |
| April 27 | Lakers 119, nuggets 108 | — | — |
| April 29 | Game 5 | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 2 | Game 6* | Determined | Determined |
| May 4 | Game 7* | Determined | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
