At this rate, the Los Angeles Lakers seem to face the Denver Nuggets every few games. On Wednesday, the two teams will meet again for the second time in six days, but this time, the matchup will take place in California.

The Lakers lost to the Nuggets 131-126 last Friday in a game where both Luka Dončić and LeBron James were absent. In the final moments, Jamal Murray (who else?) drained a clutch three-pointer to put Denver ahead, and Russell Westbrook secured the win with a steal and a dunk. While losing to the Nuggets is never ideal, it was promising to see Austin Reaves and the short-handed Lakers push Denver to the limit.

Denver currently holds a one-game advantage over the Lakers in the conference standings, making this game a crucial opportunity for LA. The Lakers are undefeated against the Nuggets when Luka Dončić plays, so why not aim for a second win?

Nikola Jokić’s injury status for tonight’s game vs. Lakers

Nikola Jokić (elbow/ankle) is listed as questionable.

Jamal Murray’s injury status for tonight’s game vs. Lakers

Jamal Murray (ankle) is listed as questionable.

Luka Dončić’s injury status for tonight’s game vs. Nuggets

Luka Dončić (right ankle sprain) is listed as probable.

Lakers injury report

Luka Dončić (ankle) is probable. Trey Jemison III (illness) is questionable. LeBron James (groin), Rui Hachimura (knee), and Maxi Kleber (foot) are out.

Nuggets injury report

Aaron Gordon (calf/ankle) is probable. Nikola Jokić (elbow/ankle), Jamal Murray (ankle), and Christian Braun (foot) are questionable. Julian Strawther (knee) and DaRon Holmes II (Achilles) are out.

Projected starting lineups for tonight

Los Angeles: Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Jordan Goodwin, Dorian Finney-Smith, Jaxson Hayes

Denver: Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokić.

How to watch Lakers vs. Nuggets on March 19

The Lakers and Nuggets game will air nationally on ESPN, with tip-off set for 7 p.m. PT. Fans interested in streaming can sign up for a free seven-day trial on fuboTV

Lakers’ next five regular-season games

Thursday, Marc

h 20: Bucks at Lakers (7:30 p.m. PT).