After his 2022-23 season was cut short due to a foot injury suffered in an IU loss at Kansas on Dec. 17, 2022, Xavier Johnson was granted an additional season of eligibility last May.
Los Angeles Lakers (47-35, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (57-25, second in the Western Conference)
Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Nuggets -7.5; over/und.
LOS ANGELES (AP) With one championship ring and a tenacious veteran core, the Denver Nuggets are a daunting matchup for any opponent in the NBA. They’re