Nuggets Face Jazz: Injury Updates and Game Preview

The Denver Nuggets are on the road to take on the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup.

Denver enters the game with a 48-28 record after defeating the Golden State Warriors.

Utah enters with a 21-55 record after losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Injury Concerns for Both Teams

Both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

For the Nuggets, 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 and will play against the Jazz after he left the victory in the third quarter due to back spasms.

The Jazz have seven players listed on their injury report, including Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier.

Jazz Injury List

Utah has ruled out Keyonte George due to a right hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined since March 13.

There is no timetable for his return.

The Jazz have also ruled out Isaiah Collier due to a left hamstring injury. He will miss his eighth straight game.

Lauri Markkanen remains sidelined with a hip injury.

Jaren Jackson Jr., Jusuf Nurkic and Walker Kessler have also been ruled out as they are all set to miss the remainder of the season.

Elijah Harkless has been listed as questionable with a hamstring injury.

Nuggets Aim for Road Victory

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

Denver will try to grab another victory on the road.

In the Jazz’s loss, Cody Williams 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 face off from Salt Lake City.

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