Recent Game Highlights
The Denver Nuggets completed a challenging back-to-back schedule, winning a tightly contested game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. In their previous encounter with the Washington Wizards, the Nuggets fell short despite Nikola Jokic delivering a career-high 56-point performance. Notably, Jokic made NBA history with an unprecedented game featuring 30+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 20+ assists, marking the first-ever triple-double with such numbers.
Injury Status and Player Updates
The team’s roster continues to face injury concerns. Nikola Jokic remains a key figure and is expected to play despite a right elbow contusion and left ankle impingement. Aaron Gordon is listed as questionable while managing a right calf issue alongside a left ankle sprain. Additional players on the injury list include Trey Alexander, Christian Braun—who, despite left foot inflammation, is considered probable—and Julian Strawther with a left knee sprain. DaRon Holmes II and Spencer Jones are sidelined under two-way contract arrangements. On the Wizards’ side, notable absences include Malcolm Brogdon, who is out with a left ankle sprain, and Saddiq Bey, sidelined following left knee ACL surgery. Bilal Coulibaly is dealing with a right hamstring strain, with Jaylen Martin and JT Thor also unavailable due to their two-way contract status.
Looking Ahead to the Wizards Game
The Nuggets aim to reverse their earlier defeat by evening the series against the Washington Wizards in their second and final regular season meeting. With the game scheduled to tip off at 9:00 p.m. EST at the Ball Arena, Denver seeks to further solidify its position in the Western Conference standings. The team’s performance will hinge on balancing the historical contributions of Nikola Jokic with a collective effort to navigate the challenges posed by recent injuries.
