The Denver Nuggets will take on the LA Lakers tonight at the Ball Arena. As injuries have plagued the Lakers, all of a sudden, they are struggling to find a win and a fourth loss in a row is seemingly lurking. As the Lakers are in trouble, the opportunity is with Nikola Jokic and Co to consolidate on the chance and down the side, which will enter with a few big misses. As the onus will lie with Jokic, it is imperative to take a look at his status for the game and figure out whether he will play tonight or not.
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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 Lakers. Jokic is listed as "probable" due to an elbow injury. Therefore, he may or may not feature tonight. However, considering he has been regular on the court despite making an appearance on the list every now and then, Jokic would be expected to play tonight.
Nikola Jokic's absence could play a big part in forming the result. His presence on the other hand gives a slight edge to the Nuggets.
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Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Aside from Nikola Jokic, six more individuals are listed in the Denver Nuggets' injury report. Here's the entire sheet:
- Julian Strawther: Out due to a knee injury
- Aaron Gordon: Questionable due to a calf injury
- Christian Braun: Probable due to a foot injury
- Nikola Jokic: Probable due to an elbow injury
- Jamal Murray: Probable due to a knee injury
- Zeke Nnaji: Probable due to ankle injury
- DaRon Holmes: Out for the season due to an Achilles injury
Lakers on the other hand are dealing with even more serious injury issues. Moreover, as both Luka Doncic and LeBron James have been ruled out of tonight's game, it automatically puts Nuggets in the driver's seat. With all to look forward to let's see how this one pans out.