The Denver Nuggets, winners of four of their last six, travel to L.A. to take on the Lakers on Sunday night. Kenneth Faried had 15 points and 10 rebounds Saturday for the Nuggets despite a stomach virus.
The Denver Nuggets currently hold the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference standings while trying to move up among the playoff contenders.
The Colorado State Rams held on late in the second half to defeat the UTEP Miners, 62-58, extending their winning streak to six games in a row Wednesday night.