Denver Nuggets will take on the New Orleans Pelicans tonight at the Ball Arena. After incurring three defeats in a row in the previous week, the Nuggets have returned to winning ways in no time, winning two in a row. They will target their victory in three days tonight and with Nikola Jokic at the peak of his powers a win over the Pelicans, who are enduring a woeful run in the league, looks likely. However, since the Nuggets are significantly dependent on its star Center to fire on all cylinders, it is imperative to take a look at the Denver Nuggets' injury report and figure out whether Jokic is playing tonight against the Pelicans or not.
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Nikola Jokic Injury Report
Nikola Jokic has remained consistent throughout the season and seldom missed a match. He is expected to play tonight as well. Jokic is not featured in the injury report released by the Denver Nuggets ahead of the game against the New Orleans Pelicans and thus the big Serbian is expected to start tonight or could make an appearance in late quarters unless a last-minute injury pops up.
Jokic has remained extremely vital for the Nuggets on all ends and the exceptional statistics - 30.2 points, 13.4 rebounds and 10 assists- support the statement. However, having a trump card in the lineup in the form of the Joker does not guarantee the Nuggets victory. They have just come back after a spell of three defeats. Moreover, considering that the Pelicans have lost their previous five matches, a desperate effort from the away side could be expected and the Nuggets will have to remain wary of an upset.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
While Nikola Jokic does not have a reported injury issue, the Nuggets are still not devoid of injury problems. A total of four players are listed in the Denver Nuggets injury report.
- DaRon Holmes – Out for Season (Achilles)
- Vlatko Cancar – Out (Knee)
- Russell Westbrook – Out (Hamstring)
- Peyton Watson – Out (Knee)
DaRon Holmes, Vlatko Cancar, Russell Westbrook, and Peyton Watson are the ones who will miss out on tonight's encounter against the Pelicans. Homes will remain out for the remainder of the season due to the Achilles injury. As for Cancar, he is still nursing the knee issue and thus will miss out on tonight's match. Westbrook will remain out due to a hamstring injury and Watson is nursing a knee injury.