SUMMARY
- The Denver Nuggets play against the San Antonio Spurs tonight.
- Nikola Jokic is listed as probable for this game.
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will be taking on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs tonight. As most NBA fans will easily be able to recall, the Nuggets won the championship last season and are looking to defend their position. At the moment, the team holds the best record in the Western Conference with 56 wins and 24 losses.
Despite adding Victor Wembanyama to their roster. the San Antonio Spurs have seen little success this season. They currently sit last in the Western Conference at 20 wins and 60 losses. As the Nuggets and Spurs get ready to face off, one might be interested in finding out more about the injury reports and expected rosters for this matchup. A prediction on which team is more likely to win will also be made.
Nikola Jokic is listed as probable for the Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs game tonight
Fans who have been watching the Nuggets in action this season will know that their success is largely due to the elite play of Nikola Jokic. At the moment, the Joker is the front-runner for the MVP award and is expected by many to win it once again.
Denver Nuggets injury report
- Nikola Jokic (probable)
- Jamal Murray (probable)
- Aaron Gordon (probable)
- Michael Porter Jr. (probable)
- Zeke Nnaji (probable)
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (probable)
- Vlatko Cancar (out)
Denver Nuggets expected roster
- Jamal Murray
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
- Aaron Gordon
- Michael Porter Jr.
- Nikola Jokic
San Antonio Spurs injury report
- Keldon Johnson (out)
- Cedi Osman (out)
- Devin Vassell (out)
- Malaki Branham (out)
- Charles Bassey (out)
- Jeremy Sochan (out)
- Dominick Barlow (out)
San Antonio Spurs expected roster
- Tre Jones
- Siddy Cissoko
- Sandro Mamukelashvili
- Julian Champagnie
- Victor Wembanyama
Although both sides have injuries reported, almost all the relevant stars on the Nuggets are listed as probable and are still expected to play. Finally, let us take a look at the predictions for this game.
Can the Nuggets continue their momentum vs the Spurs?
Even with Jokic and Murray not looking completely healthy, the Nuggets are considered far better than the Spurs as their record and injury report reveals. Denver is also more experienced and is held to a higher standard for this season. The team is also on a 3-game winning streak and coming off an impressive victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves.