Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 14, 2026)

The Denver Nuggets visit the Los Angeles Lakers on March 14, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena. Both teams are on winning streaks and are competing for position in the Western Conference standings.The game features two of the league’s most productive players. Nikola Jokić continues to lead Denver with strong all-around numbers. Luka Dončić leads the Lakers in scoring. The result could affect the playoff race as the regular season moves forward.

Injury report for Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers (March 14, 2026)

Denver has several players dealing with injuries. Peyton Watson is out with a hamstring strain and is expected to return around March 17. KJ Simpson is sidelined with an ankle injury until March 15.

Jamal Murray is listed as a game-time decision because of an ankle issue. Aaron Gordon is also a game-time decision with a hamstring problem.The Lakers have injuries in the frontcourt. Maxi Kleber is out with a lumbar back strain and is expected to return around March 19. Jaxson Hayes is a game-time decision because of back soreness.Jokić is averaging 28.7 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists. Dončić is scoring 32.9 points per game for Los Angeles.

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers current rosters

Denver Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers

Only current active players are included.

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-head results this season

The season series is tied 1-1. The Lakers won the first meeting 115-107 in Denver in January. The Nuggets won the second game 120-113 on March 5 at home.Denver has held a slight edge in recent meetings overall. The Lakers enter this game with a four-game winning streak and will play at home.Team statistical comparisonDenver averages 120.6 points per game while shooting 49 percent from the field.

The Lakers average 116.3 points per game and shoot 50 percent.

Denver recently beat the San Antonio Spurs 136-131 and the Houston Rockets 129-93. The Lakers defeated the Chicago Bulls 142-130 and the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-106.

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Game outlook (March 14, 2026)

The matchup will likely focus on the performances of Jokić and Dončić. Denver’s chances could improve if Murray and Gordon are available.The Lakers will rely on Dončić and LeBron James for scoring and playmaking. With both teams close in the standings, the result could influence playoff positioning in the Western Conference.