The Denver Nuggets will take on the Sacramento Kings tonight at the Ball Arena. The Nuggets have been inflicted with a few losses lately and hence they could be in a slight bother. Despite the defeats, the Nuggets hold an impressive 39-22 record in the season and continue to remain as one of the favourites for the title. Nikola Jokic, who is without a shadow of a doubt the biggest orchestrator of Denver's incessant success, has been hit with a slight drop in the form, and the timing of it aligns with the Nuggets' recent struggles. Therefore, it is certain on most occasions that if Jokic will do well the entire team will do well, and the opposite case will prevail in case he experiences a quiet game. Thus, with a lot holding on to the Serbian, it is imperative to take a peek at the Nuggets' injury report to determine whether the star center will play tonight or not.
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Nikola Jokic Injury Report
Much to the worry of the Nuggets fans, Nikola Jokic is listed in the injury report released ahead of the game against the Kings. Jokic has been marked "Questionable" due to an ankle issue. Hence, he may or may not feature in tonight's game. His absence will be a huge setback for the Nuggets as the player's influence is unparalleled. Despite the suspense, one could expect him to enter the court and do what he does best. However, at this point, nothing could be gauged, and the starting lineup will conclude all the doubts.
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Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Besides Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets injury sheet includes the names of six more individuals.
- Aaron Gordon: Questionable due to ankle injury
- Vlatko Cancar: Questionable due to knee
- Zeke Nnaji: Questionable due to ankle injury
- Peyton Watson: Questionable due to knee injury
- Julian Strawther: out due to knee injury
- DaRon Holmes: Out due to Achilles injury
The Sacramento Kings are also not devoid of injuries. Domantas Sabonis, a key contributor with 16.7 points and 13.5 rebounds per game, is out with a hamstring injury. Malik Monk, who averages 18.4 points and 6.7 assists, is questionable due to a toe issue. Sacramento’s sixth-ranked offense, scoring 116.9 points per game, will need to step up in Sabonis’ absence.
Despite the injuries in both camps, the Kings vs Nuggets game has all the makings of delivering a cracker tonight. With all to look forward to, let's see who comes out on top in this one.
