The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road Tuesday night for a matchup of Western Conference contenders against the Denver Nuggets.

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A cross-conference matchup tips off the Tuesday NBA schedule as the Phoenix Suns travel to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers are 23-18 on the season, while Phoenix is 26-17. Both teams come into this matchup on the second half of a back-to-back.