The Denver Nuggets visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Jamal Murray is on the injury report along with Aaron Gordon, with both players listed as probable. Murray is nursing a left ankle injury, while Gordon is nursing a right hamstring injury. The Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 136–131 after erasing a 20-point deficit. Here's everything we know about Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon's injuries and their status for the Lakers game.
Jamal Murray's injury status vs. Lakers
Given that Jamal Murray is on the injury report as probable, he will likely be in uniform for Saturday's game against the Lakers. Murray has been on the injury report these days, but continues to play at a high level as the All-Star guard's 39 points led six Nuggets in double figures, including Nikola Jokic (31 points). He recorded another triple-double (20 rebounds, 12 assists) with three steals and two blocks.
Murray's production has increased across the board, averaging 28.6 points on 49.6% shooting, including 46.7% through seven games. This is arguably his best offensive performance of the regular season. Meanwhile, Aaron Gordon has only played three games this month as the Nuggets are getting off to an easy start getting back into the crease.
Gordon's knee forced him to play only 26 games this season as he continues to heal from a season-ending right hamstring injury, leading the Nuggets to what they hope will be a deep playoff run. Gordon missed Game 7 of the Nuggets' Western Conference Semifinal matchup against the Thunder. After missing Thursday's game against Spurs, he should be cleared to play in Saturday's match.
With Thursday's comeback win against the Spurs, the Nuggets improved to 41-26, the fifth-best record in the Western Conference standings, just a half-game behind the Lakers.
A win against the Lakers would move the Nuggets to fourth place. As far as the question of whether Jamal Murray is playing against the Lakers tonight, the answer is probably yes.
nuggets injury report
Aaron Gordon - probable - right hamstring; injury management
Jamal Murray - Probable - Left Ankle; Sprain
Peyton Watson – Out – Right hamstring; strain
Lakers injury report
Jackson Hayes - Probable - Back; agony
Maxi Kleber - outside - back part of the lumbar region; strain
