Lakers play Denver on Friday

Lakers tonight VS. DENVER When: 7:30.Where: Staples Center.On the air: TV: FS West, ESPN; Radio: 710, 1330.Records: Lakers 38-12, Nuggets 33-16.Record vs. Nuggets: 0-1.Update: Carmelo Anthony was averaging 29.7 points and 6.5 rebounds when he sustained a sprained left ankle Jan. 23 against New Orleans. He is questionable for the game. The Nuggets have been close to automatic at home, going 22-4, but they are 11-12 on the road, providing one of the league’s greatest disparities between home and road records.--Mike Bresnahan