The Denver Nuggets will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at the Ball Arena. The Nuggets have been hit with some inconsistency lately and amidst that they are scheduled to meet yet another tricky opponent. Onus will be on Nikola Jokic tonight and the Nuggets' performance will directly relate to how the Serbian will perform tonight. As so much depends on him, it is imperative to take a look at the Denver Nuggets injury report to determine Nikola Jokic's status for the game.
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Nikola Jokic Injury Report
Nikola Jokic is listed in the injury report released by the Denver Nuggets ahead of the game against the Timberwolves. Jokic is marked as "probable" due to an elbow injury. Thus, he may or may not play tonight. However, considering that he has been regularly featured despite being present on the injury sheet, therefore, he will be expected to play tonight.
With the skillset he carries and the kind of numbers he has been continuously generating, Nikola Jokic's presence on the court promises to be impactful. Thus, if he does not play tonight then it will be a huge setback for the Nuggets.
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Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Aside from Nikola Jokic, four more individuals are listed in the Denver Nuggets injury report. Here's the full list:
- Aaron Gordon: GTD due to calf injury
- DaRon Holmes II: OFS due to Achilles injury
- Nikola Jokic: GTD due to an elbow injury
- Jamal Murray: GTD due to ankle injury
- Julian Strawther: Out due to knee injury
Minnesota on the other hand have only one player featured on the injury list. Ruby Gobert is listed as probable due to back issues.
Despite the injuries the Nuggets vs Timberwolves game is expected to be a cracker. Nuggets will enter as slight favorites should Nikola Jokic play. With all to look forward to let's see how this one pans out.