Lakers Host Denver Nuggets

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Updated: March 25, 2016

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Denver Nuggets at home on Friday night. Los Angeles is coming off a tough loss to the Phoenix Suns earlier in the week.

Denver comes into the game with 30-42 record while the Lakers sport a 15-66 clip. The Nuggets have won two of their last three games thanks to a Emmanuel Mudiay buzzer beater against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reported that the Nuggets have signed Axel Toupane.

#Nuggets announce they have signed F Axel Toupane to a multi year contract.

— Chris Dempsey (@dempseypost) March 25, 2016

He reported further information on the deal.

Toupane has played in 11 games for the #Nuggets spanning two 10-day contracts after being called up from the D-League

— Chris Dempsey (@dempseypost) March 25, 2016

Mark Medina of the L.A. Daily News reported that Kobe Bryant is listed as questionable for tonight’s contest.

Lakers list Kobe Bryant (right shoulder) as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs Denver at Staples Center

— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) March 25, 2016

Denver is lead by Will Barton and Kenneth Faried and Danilo Gallinari is dealing with another injury. Barton is having a breakout season averaging 14.7 points and 6 rebounds a night.

Faried is averaging 12.9 points and 8.8 rebounds a night. Denver has been better than expected this season under new head coach Mike Malone.

Fans can get their tickets for tonight’s game here.

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