The Denver Nuggets want to tug out a assured victory in opposition to the short-handed Washington Wizards tonight, however Denver shall be very short-handed themselves getting into the sport.
When the day started, Denver had Aaron Gordon listed as possible on the harm report and Jamal Murray as questionable. The staff noticed quite a few gamers being downgraded earlier than the sport and has 5 gamers dominated out as a consequence of harm.
Aaron Gordon was downgraded from possible and Jamal Murray was downgraded from questionable to dominated out as a consequence of proper hamstring irritation. Moreover, Dario Saric, DaRon Holmes II and Vlatko Cancar are all listed as out.
Damage replace forward of tonight’s recreation in opposition to the Wizards:
AVAILABLE:
Christian Braun (proper quad contusion)OUT:
Aaron Gordon (proper calf pressure)
Jamal Murray (proper hamstring irritation)
Dario Šarić (sprained left ankle)
DaRon Holmes II (proper Achilles tendon restore)
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Even with out Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray, the Denver Nuggets ought to be capable to beat the Washington Wizards tonight. Washington has eight gamers out as a consequence of harm, together with Kyle Kuzma, Corey Kispert, Malcolm Brogdon and Saddiq Bey. Jordan Poole is likely one of the staff’s solely key gamers out there in opposition to the Nuggets.
Whereas it is unfair to say, Nikola Jokic’s availability ought to be sufficient for the Nuggets to win in opposition to the Wizards tonight. Jokic is a three-time MVP and voted the most effective participant within the NBA for a cause. He may also have assist from Michael Porter Jr., Russell Westbrook and Christian Braun tonight.
The Denver Nuggets will face the Washington Wizards tonight at 7:00 p.m. EST.
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