The Denver Nuggets are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers in a marquee matchup on Friday night.
This will be the third of four meetings between these two rivals this regular season. Currently, the season series is tied 1-1. With the standings tightly contested in the Western Conference, winning the season series could have large implications for the NBA Playoffs
The Nuggets were blown out 123-100 in their last meeting against the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka Doncic led all scorers with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists
The Nuggets have nine players listed on the injury report: Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Trey Alexander, Christian Braun, DaRon Holmes II, Spencer Jones, Zeke Nnaji, and Julian Strawther.
Nikola Jokic is PROBABLE with a right elbow contusion and left ankle impingement.
Jamal Murray is PROBLABLE with left knee inflammation.
Aaron Gordon is QUESTIONABLE with right calf injury management and a left ankle sprain.
Trey Alexander is out due to his two-way contract, Christian Braun is probable with left foot inflammation, DaRon Holmes II is out with right Achilles tendon repair, Spencer Jones is out due to his two-way contract, Zeke Nnaji is probable with a left ankle sprain, and Julian Strawther is out with a left knee sprain.
The Lakers have eight players listed on their injury report: LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, Trey Jemison III, Maxi Kleber, and Gabe Vincent.
LeBron James is OUT with a left groin strain.
Luka Doncic is OUT with left calf injury management and a right ankle sprain.
Dorian Finney-Smith is doubtful with left ankle injury management, Rui Hachimura is out with left patellar tendinopathy, Jaxson Hayes is out with a right knee contusion, Trey Jemison III is questionable with an illness, Maxi Kleber is out with right foot surgery recovery, and Gabe Vincent is doubtful with left knee injury management.
