Denver Nuggets will take on the Sacramento Kings tonight at the Ball Arena. The Nuggets have been in extraordinary form lately and their dominance could be reflected in their position on the Western Conference table. Standing at 4th in the standings, the Nuggets will lock horns against the Kings, who have been equally clinical lately. However, the Nuggets have a Joker card with them and it is none other than Nikola Jokic. So, will the star center be there on display tonight or not? Let’s figure that out by paying heed to the Denver Nuggets injury report.
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Nikola Jokic Injury Report
Nikola Jokic has seldom missed out on any game this season and will feature tonight against the Sacramento Kings. Jokic has been truly exceptional this season. He has so far averaged 30.1 points, 13.2 rebounds, and 9.9 assists per game. Thus, having a player who guarantees 30 points per game is a luxury to brag about and ought to give the Denver Nuggets the edge over the Kings tonight. Nevertheless, even if the odd game comes where he does not move at his usual best, Jamal Murray takes the onus and emerges as the standout for the Nuggets on the respective day.
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Denver Nuggets Injury Report
While the triumph card Nikola Jokic will play tonight but the team is not untouched by injuries. As per the injury report released by the Denver Nuggets ahead of the match against the Kings, forward Vlatko Cancar will miss out due to a knee injury and DaRon Holmes will also play tonight or any other game in the season. Holmes’ season ended after incurring an Achilles injury.
-As for the injury report from the other camp, the Sacramento Kings might have to play without the services of Devin Carter. The Shooting Guard has been listed as “Questionable” on account of a wrist injury.
Both Michael Malone (Nuggets Coach) and Doug Christie (Kings Coach) are expected to field the best possible side respectively. The match on paper showcases the ingredients of pulling out a cracker of a game. Thus, let’s look forward to the contest and witness who comes out on top today.
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