Nuggets Face Jazz Amid Injury Concerns for Key Players

The Denver Nuggets are set to face the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup.

Denver enters the game with a 48-28 record after defeating the Golden State Warriors. The Jazz, on the other hand, enter with a 21-55 record after losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Gordon Listed as Probable for the Nuggets

The Nuggets have three players listed on their injury report. Aaron Gordon is listed as probable due to left calf tightness. He is expected to return after missing the victory over the Warriors.

Spencer Jones has been ruled out due to a right hamstring strain. Zeke Nnaji is out with a left hip sprain.

Cameron Johnson is not listed on the injury report. He will play against the Jazz after he left the victory against the Warriors due to back spasms.

Jazz Face Significant Injury List

The Jazz have seven players listed on their injury report. Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier are among those listed.

George has been ruled out due to a right hamstring strain. He has been sidelined since March 13 and there is no timetable for his return.

Collier has been ruled out due to a left hamstring injury. He will miss his eighth straight game. Lauri Markkanen remains sidelined with a hip injury.

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has been ruled out.
  • Jusuf Nurkic has been ruled out.
  • Walker Kessler has also been ruled out.

They are all set to miss the remainder of the season. Elijah Harkless has been listed as questionable with a hamstring injury.

Sunday’s Nuggets Victory Over Warriors

In Sunday’s victory over the Warriors, Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets. He recorded 25 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists. Jamal Murray added 20 points, six rebounds and seven assists.

Cavaliers Defeat the Jazz

Cody Williams led the way for the Jazz in Monday’s loss. He ended the game with 26 points, six rebounds and four assists. Kyle Filipowski recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.

The Nuggets and Jazz are scheduled to face off at 9:00 p.m. ET.

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