Firstly, you should know that the data you’re viewing is ever changing. Lakers were top 5 in that department not long ago and are still high on the list. They are among the top teams in lost wins due to injury.

Secondly, total games missed doesn’t mean much if you don’t consider the context. The Lakers have been without their most valuable players like LeBron, Lonzo, and Ingram for a significant amount of games. Losing just LeBron impacts that team more than losing multiple role players does to a team like the Nuggets, especially when considering the intangibles.