SportsLine's model simulated the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Friday

The Nuggets have won six of their last 10 games, and the Timberwolves have won their previous five. The Timberwolves are currently 19-15 on the road with a point differential of 4

While fans may be looking to see Nikola Jokic get his revenge against Luka Doncic and the Lakers, there's a chance that may not happen on Friday night's revenge. The Denver Nuggets listed Nikola Jokic as probable with a right elbow contusion and left ankle impingement against the Lakers.

After the Denver Nuggets' 2023-24 winning season, people took anything from a championship tee shirt to a piece of the Nuggets' championship court. Now, a bidder can take another part of the iconic season: Nikola Jokic's shoes.

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Will Luka Doncic, who exploded for 45 points on Thursday versus the Bucks, play on Friday against the Nuggets?

Anthony Edwards scored 29 points, Julius Randle added 25 and the Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to six games by routing the Denver Nuggets 115-95.

Anthony Edwards scored 29 points, Julius Randle added 25 and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 115-95 on Wednesday for their season-high sixth win in a row.