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The Denver Nuggets will take on the Portland Trail Blazers tonight at the Ball Arena. The Nuggets have been on a roll lately with seven wins in a row, and it is Nikola Jokic, who is the chief architect of Nuggets' grand success. As Jokic is an integral part of the franchise, it is imperative to take a look at the Denver Nuggets injury report and figure out the status of Jokic.
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Nikola Jokic Injury Report
As per the injury report released by the Denver Nuggets ahead of the game against the Trail Blazers, Nikola Jokic is not listed in the report and hence would be expected to start or could make an appearance in late quarters tonight.
The Serb has proven to be a force to be reckoned with this season. He averages 29.6 points per game, with 12.5 rebounds, 10.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game. Thus, with exceptional statistics like these, his presence certainly gives an edge to the Nuggets every time.
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Denver Nuggets Injury Report
While Nikola Jokic is free from any injury issue, the Denver Nuggets are not devoid of any injuries. A total of seven individuals are listed in the Denver Nuggets injury report.
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Jamal Murray: Probable (Knee injury)
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Vlatko Cancar: Out due to Knee injury
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Peyton Watson: Out due to Knee injury
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DaRon Holmes: Out for the season due to Achilles injury
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Michael Porter Jr.: Questionable due to Hamstring
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Aaron Gordon: Probable due to Calf injury
- Russell Westbrook: Out due to Hamstring injury
The Nuggets defeated the Trail Blazers with an overwhelming margin the other day and considering the form of the Blazers, nothing different is expected even today. However, the beauty of the sport is that anything can happen on any given day, and moreover, it is the highest level of Basketball, hence, the Trail Blazers cannot be counted out and hold the probability to upset the Nuggets tonight.
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