SUMMARY
- The Denver Nuggets play against the Utah Jazz tonight.
- Nikola Jokic is listed as probable for this game.
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will be taking on the Utah Jazz tonight. The majority of the NBA world should be aware that the Nuggets are the defending NBA champions and currently hold one of the best records in the league with 54 wins and 24 losses. That places them in a tie with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 1st position in the Western Conference.
On the contrary, the Jazz have been struggling to remain relevant this season and are presently holding the 12th spot in the West with 29 wins and 49 losses. As the Nuggets and Jazz get ready to face off, fans might be interested in finding out more about the injury reports and expected rosters for both sides. Additionally, a prediction regarding the outcome of this matchup will also be made available.
Nikola Jokic has been listed as probable for the Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz game tonight
Nuggets fans may be concerned upon hearing that their franchise superstar does not look perfectly healthy for this game against the Jazz. After all, Jokic has been playing at an elite level this season and is a front-runner to win the MVP award once again.
Denver Nuggets injury report
- Vlatko Cancar (out)
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (probable)
- Aaron Gordon (questionable)
- Nikola Jokic (probable)
- Jamal Murray (probable)
- Michael Porter Jr. (probable)
- Julian Strawther (probable)
Denver Nuggets expected roster
- Jamal Murray
- Peyton Watson
- Michael Porter Jr.
- Christian Braun
- Nikola Jokic
Utah Jazz injury report
- Jordan Clarkson (out)
- Lauri Markkanen (out)
- John Collins (out)
- Kris Dunn (out)
- Walker Kessler (out)
Utah Jazz expected roster
- Colin Sexton
- Keyonte George
- Brice Sensabaugh
- Taylor Hendricks
- Omer Yurtseven
As basketball fans can tell from the injury reports, both sides are dealing with a fair amount of injuries. However, most of the main stars of the Utah Jazz are expected to miss this game. Finally, here are the predictions for this game.
Can the Nuggets establish their dominance over the Jazz without Jokic?
Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone has a difficult decision to make. It might be in the best interest of the Nuggets’ main roster to miss this game against the Jazz and rest for the upcoming postseason. After all, the team is coming off a blowout win against the Atlanta Hawks and appears to be in great form.