TONIGHT

vs. Denver

7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net

* Site--Staples Center

* Radio--KLAC-AM (570)

* Records--Lakers 55-26, Nuggets 39-41.

* Record vs. Nuggets--1-2.

* Update--The Nuggets are without Antonio McDyess, who has a dislocated kneecap. In this, his best season, he averaged 20.8 points and 12.1 rebounds. Former Laker Nick Van Exel, who scored 27 points in a 107-101 win against the Lakers in Denver, has sat out four games because of a lower back strain and is doubtful. The Nuggets last won in Los Angeles on Jan. 7, 1996, nine games ago.

* Tickets: (800) 462-2849