The Denver Nuggets will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight in game 3 of the round 2 playoff series. The Thunder will enter the Ball Arena with a solid 2-0 lead. They look unstoppable, and hence the onus lies with the Nuggets to come up with something extraordinary and extract a win when they need it the most. Nikola Jokic will have to carry the responsibility and showcase a clutch performance tonight. Jokic was not at his best in game 2, which turned out to be the reason behind the overwhelming 43-point loss. He will be expected to breach the 30-point mark tonight, which he has done consistently throughout the season, and may even cross the 40s as the team needs him to deliver a standout performance. As all eyes would be on Nikola Jokic, it is imperative to know whether the Serbian Center will play tonight or not. Let's take a look at the Denver Nuggets' injury report to determine the answer.
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Nikola Jokic Injury Report
Nikola Jokic is not listed in the injury report released by the Nuggets ahead of Game 3 against the Thunder. Thus, he will most certainly be in the starting lineup.
The Joker has been averaging 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game this season. A triple-double every game is quite phenomenal, and these figures could earn him the MVP award once again, if Denver goes deep into the tournament. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder remains the favourite to clinch the eminent award.
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Denver Nuggets Injury Report
While Nikola Jokic is not facing any injury concerns, the same is not valid for every member of the Denver Nuggets squad. DaRon Holmes II continues to remain on the injury list due to an Achilles injury. He will miss out on tonight's game against Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are also not devoid of injury. Nikola Topic, who has remained out since January, will miss out on the game due to an ankle injury.
An intriguing battle is brewing, as it is a must-win game for the Nuggets. If they lose again, then they will go down 0-3 in the series, and till now, no team in the rich history of the league has ever overcome the 0-3 deficit to eventually win the contest. Thus, a loss today will pretty much be game over for the Denver Nuggets.