Friday night was expected to be a schedule loss for the Los Angeles Lakers as they took on the Denver Nuggets to close out their road trip in the second night of a back-to-back in the midst of the roughest part of their schedule.

The Los Angeles Lakers called up former USC Trojans guard Bronny James as the Lakers are on a four-game losing streak, and needing the help with injuries. As a

While the Lakers did lose, the team should feel proud that they were able to fight with so many crucial role players missing. Even rookie Bronny James saw decent game action against the Nuggets. James finished the game by playing 16 minutes for Los Angeles. During that time he scored five points and grabbed two rebounds.

Austin Reaves becomes the second player in Los Angeles Lakers history, after Kobe Bryant, to record 20-plus points and 10-plus assists in a single half. Against the Denver Nuggets, Reaves amassed 22 points,

Austin Reaves finished with 37 points and Dalton Knecht scored 32, but the Lakers faltered in the final seconds and suffered their fourth consecutive loss.

Austin Reaves was pleased with the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers going toe-to-toe with the Denver Nuggets despite the loss.

Luka Doncic won’t play against the Denver Nuggets, joining LeBron James on the Lakers’ lengthy list of unavailable players.

Luka Dončić will not play for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night as they take on the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers confirmed Doncic will not play because of left calf injury management and a right ankle sprain.

Luka Doncic will not play in the conclusion of the Los Angeles Lakers' four-game road trip Friday against the Denver Nuggets.