Published on: Dec 3, 2019 3:27 pm IST|Updated on: Dec 3, 2019 3:42 pm IST
DEN vs LAL Dream11: Los Angeles Lakers will be looking to avoid their first back-to-back defeats of the season when they hit the road for a mouthwatering clash against fellow Western Conference against Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center, tomorrow, on Wednesday morning.
Denver Nuggets: Nuggets were the favourite to extend their six-game winning run before facing the inconsistent Sacramento Kings in the last game. But the Kings were too hot to handle on the day, brought their A-Game in clutch situations, and delivered. Nikola Jokic had an off day, Paul Millsap failed to turn up, While Jamal Murray was not at his usual best as well.
But the Nuggets still boast a very good return on the season with 13 wins from 17 games. They still hold a two-game advantage over3rd-placed Los Angeles Clippers.
Los Angeles Lakers: The Showtime also had a shocker in the last game, as they also went against the expectations and dropped the game against Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks. Frank Vogel’s men still maintain quite the advantage over other teams at the top of the pile in the Western Conference.
This fixture has been contested 175 times in the past with the Los Angeles Lakers enjoying a goo hold over Denver Nuggets in the head-to-head fixtures.
Total Games: 160 Denver Nuggets: 81 Los Angeles Lakers: 79
However, the overall record looks good for Lakers due to their imperious history, because in the recent encounters, the Nuggets have reigned over the Showtime.
Recent fixtures: Last 24 games:
Denver Nuggets wins: 17 Los Angeles Lakers win: 07
Host: Denver Nuggets Visitors: Los Angeles Lakers Match Timing: December 04, @07:30 AM Venue: Pepsi Center Capacity: 17,608
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Anthony Davis: The 26-year-old power-forward is definitely one of the most dominating figures in the NBA at the moment. A sure-shot and a very safe option to lead your Dream11 team.
Points Per Game: 26.1 Rebounds Per Game: 9.3 Assists Per Game: 3.4 Steals Per Game: 1.5 Blocks Per Game: 2.8
Lebron James: The three-time NBA champion needs no introduction, and has nothing to prove to anybody. Though he is 34, he is still racking up numbers as good as Anthony Davis.
Points Per Game: 25.7 Rebounds Per Game: 7.2 Assists Per Game: 10.9 Steals Per Game: 1.5 Blocks Per Game: 0.6
The likes of Danny Green, Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard are good but cheap options. Green, in particular, assures a good return for his 8.5 value on Dream11.
Nikola Jokic: The Serbian is not at the level this season he certainly played during the whole of 2018-19 campaign. That said, he is definitely the best player on Nuggets’ roster and is too good not to touch the heights he knows he can reach.
Points Per Game: 15.6 Rebounds Per Game: 10.4 Assists Per Game: 6.0 Steals Per Game: 1.1 Blocks Per Game: 0.5
Jamal Murray: He is leading the charge for the Nuggets in the scoring department and is averaging a team-high 18.5 points per game this season.
Points Per Game: 18.5 Rebounds Per Game: 4.5 Assists Per Game: 4.9 Steals Per Game: 1.6 Blocks Per Game: 0.4
From Nuggets, Mason Plumlee, Jerami Grant and Malik Beasley can be a good value.
Denver Nuggets: Nuggets have a clean bill of health. No player is expected to miss the game due to injury or suspension.
Denver Nuggets squad: Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Malik Beasley, Juan Hernangómez, Mason Plumlee, Michael Porter Jr., Jerami Grant, Torrey Craig, Paul Millsap, Will Barton, Monte Morris, Gary Harris
Los Angeles Lakers Team News:
Los Angeles Lakers: The Lakers have no fresh injury problems form the last game an will go into the game with the same roster as in the last game. That means, the DeMarcus Cousins (knee injury) and Avery Bradley (leg injury) remain on the sidelines due to injuries.
Los Angeles Lakers squad: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Danny Green, Dwight Howard, JaVale McGee, Jared Dudley, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Alex Caruso, Quinn Cook, Troy Daniels
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Denver Nuggets:
PF: Will Barton SF: Paul Millsap C: Nikola Jokic PG: Jamal Murray SG: Gary Harris
Los Angeles Lakers:
PF: LeBron James SF: Anthony Davis C: JaVale McGee PG: Danny Green SG: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Denver Nuggets: Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee, Monte Morris, Michael Porter Jr., Malik Beasley, Torrey Craig, Juancho Hernangomez
Los Angeles Lakers: Alex Caruso, Kyle Kuzma, Dwight Howard, Rajon Rondo, Troy Daniels, Quinn Cook, Jared Dudley
This is the top of the table clash in the Western Conference. Either team is capable of winning this game, but the Nuggets are at home where they hardly fluff their lines. Still, the way Lakers have bee going about their business this season, they have earned the right to into any game as the favourites.