The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, hoping to continue their three-game winning streak. The Nuggets come into this game coming off an easy win over the struggling Utah Jazz, but still have some injury concerns, including Aaron Gordon.
He is on the injury report along with Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones, with all three players listed out on the official injury report. Gordon is dealing with a right hamstring strain, the Nuggets are also missing Curtis Jones, who is on G League assignment.
Cameron Johnson is listed as questionable, though Gordon himself is close to returning and is expected to play a role in the Nuggets' game against the New York Knicks, according to Brett Segel of ClutchPoints.
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Aaron Gordon injury status vs. Lakers
Gordon is certain to be out of this match. He has been out of action since January 23 due to a right hamstring strain and will miss the important match.
The Nuggets (38-24) currently hold a slim half-game lead over the Lakers (37-24) in the Western Conference standings. The Lakers come to Ball Arena on a three-game winning streak and will look to take advantage of a Denver defense that has slipped to 21st in the league without players like Gordon and Watson.
Offensively, this game is headed to be a shootout, which is reflected by the massive over/under of 240.5. Denver boasts the NBA's highest scoring offense, averaging 120.5 points per game. Their anchors are Nikola Jokic, who leads the league in both rebounds (12.6) and assists (10.3), putting up 28.7 points per night, and Jamal Murray, who is fresh off a 45-point masterclass against Utah.
However, the Lakers pose a bigger challenge. They are 3-1 against Denver in the Doncic era, including a 115-107 win on Jan. 20.
LeBron James and Co. are also relatively healthy and the official injury report does not list any players out due to injury. The Lakers' skid prior to their current win has left them struggling near the top half of the Western Conference table, and a win against Denver will prove crucial as they look to recover.
nuggets injury report
Aaron Gordon (right hamstring strain): Out
Peyton Watson (right hamstring strain): Out
Spencer Jones (right shoulder strain): out
Curtis Jones (G League - Two-Way): Out
Cameron Johnson (right ankle inflammation): doubtful
Lakers injury report
Maxi Kleber (back pain): doubtful
