The Lakers made it a perfect 3-for-3 in the play-in with a win against the Pelicans 𓆏on Tuesday, securing the No. 7 seed a spot in the 2023 .

Unfortunately, what awaits them is a rematch with the Denver Nuggets in the first round. No team has had the Lakers number more than the defending champions. Last season, Denver swept the purple and gold out of the playoffs and followed it up by sweeping the season series this year. Dating back to 2022, the Nuggets have an eight-game win streak over the Lakers. It’s an enormous road block standing in front of the Lakers, but one the team is going to have to clear at some point if a title is the end goal. It will certainly be the premier series of the first round of the NBA playoffs. And if you’re wondering “When will the Lakers and Nuggets play?” or where the game might be televised or streamed, we have your answer. Here is the schedule that has been released so far, all times Pacific.

Game 1

Date and Time: Saturday, April 20, 5:30 p.m.

TV Channel(s): ABC

Location: Denver

Game 2

Date and Time: Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m.

TV Channel(s): TNT, Spectrum SportsNet

Location: Denver

Game 3

Date and Time: Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m.

TV Channel(s): TNT, Spectrum SportsNet

Location: Los Angeles

Game 4

Date and Time: Saturday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m.

TV Channel(s): ABC

Location: Los Angeles

Game 5

Date and Time: Monday, April 29, 10 p.m.

TV Channel(s): TNT

Location: Denver

Game 6 (if necessary)

Date and Time: Thursday, May 2, TBD

TV Channel(s): TBD

Location: Los Angeles

Game 7 (if necessary)

Date and Time: Saturday, May 4, TBD

TV Channel(s): TNT

Location: Denver

This will be continually updated as the TV information and start times for games are announced by the NBA, if necessary, so bookmark this page and stay tuned to Silver Screen & Roll to stay up to date with the latest!

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