After half a season, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets‘ clash is finally here. Over their last three games against each other, the Lakers have a slight edge.

The Los Angeles Lakers began a season-long eight-game road trip on Tuesday night, traveling to take on the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers and Nuggets have developed a bit of a rivalry in recent years, but this was their first meeting this season and it lacked star power with Nikola Jokic,

Denver Nuggets face the Los Angeles Lakers tonight at 10:00 PM ET. The Nuggets, with a 29-14 record, are hampered by questionable availability for Gordon and Murray, and Jokic is out. The Lakers, holding a 25-16 record,

The Los Angeles Lakers (25-16) have won just twice in their last seven games as they embark on an eight-game road trip on Tuesday night with a visit to the Denver Nuggets (29-14), who continue to battle through the absence of two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić as they come off a loss on Sunday.

The Los Angeles Lakers began their eight-game road trip with an impressive comeback victory over the Denver Nuggets.