The Denver Nuggets have dropped problematic injury updates ahead of Wednesday's home game against the Indiana Pacers. Seven players are on the report, headlined by stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
Big update on Nikola Jokic
Jokic is listed as "probable" because of a left wrist sprain. The three-time MVP has been facing the issues since November 15. Jokic has been placed as "questionable" multiple times but has not missed a game. He has appeared on all 20 outings for Denver, averaging 29.0 points, 12.8 rebounds and 11.1 assists.
Latest update on Jamal Murray
Meanwhile, Murray sprained his right ankle in Monday's defeat against the Dallas Mavericks. While he returned to finish the game, the point guard wasn't at his level best. Murray managed just 10 points on 37.5% shooting in 26 minutes. For the season, he has played 19 of 20 games, averaging 23.3 ppg, 4.5 rpg and 6.7 apg. Murray is placed as questionable to play on Wednesday.
Other ruled out players
Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Julian Strawther are the other ruled out players. Braun is set to remain on the sidelines with a left ankle sprain, Gordon is out for multiple weeks with a right hamstring strain and Strawther is managing with a lower back injury.
Tamar Bates and DaRon Holmes II round out the injury report. They are assigned to the Denver Nuggets's G League team and will miss the trip to Indiana.
When and where to watch the Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers game?
Altitude Network and FanDuel Sports Network Indiana Pacers will televise the Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers game locally. Other viewers can enjoy the live streaming through NBA League Pass. The game will start at 7:00 pm ET at Ball Arena.
The Nuggets enter this game with a 14-6 record. However, Denver is 2-3 in its last five outings and has lost four consecutive at home. Despite that, they are seven-point favorites against the 4-17 Pacers, who will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron. Nesmith and Obi Toppin.