The Denver Nuggets will take on the New York Knicks tonight at the iconic Madison Square Garden. Nuggets are under the pump as they have incurred two losses in a row. Knicks on the other hand have been ripping apart their rivals lately. Thus, a daunting challenge is in the waits for the Nuggets and to have any chance of winning, Michael Malone will be needing his talisman Nikola Jokic to fire on all cylinders. However, first things first, it is imperative to take a peek at the Denver Nuggets injury report and figure out whether Nikola Jokic is in line to play the match.
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Nikola Jokic Injury Report
Nikola Jokic is not listed in the injury report released by the Denver Nuggets ahead of the match against the New York Knicks, hence, the big Serbian is expected to feature tonight in the match, unless a last-minute injury complication pops up. Jokic, who averages 30.2 points, 13.4 rebounds and 10 assists per game this season, is vital for the Nuggets' success, yet an odd game appears like the last one against the Bulls, where he was phenomenal in all aspects still the team ended up on the losing side.
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Denver Nuggets Injury Report
While Jokic is seemingly fit to play tonight's game against the Bulls, the Nuggets are still not devoid of injuries. As per the recent update, Vlatko Cancar and DaRon Holmes will miss out on the clash due to their respective injuries. Cancar is out due to a knee injury, and Holmes has been ruled out for the season following an Achilles injury. These injuries limit the Denver Nuggets' depth, but the team still boasts significant talent, including Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Russell Westbrook.
As for the New York Knicks, they have their own injury concerns heading into this matchup. Mitchell Robinson is out with an ankle injury, while Pacome Dadiet is sidelined due to a toe issue. Josh Hart is listed as questionable with a knee injury, which could be a significant factor for the Knicks, given his all-around contributions on the floor.
Regardless of the injuries, a Nuggets vs Bulls clash has the ingredients to be a cracker of a game. With all to look forward to, let's wait and witness who comes out on top in this one.