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The Los Angeles Lakers could be without one of their rotation players against the Denver Nuggets.

The Los Angeles Lakers will look to add to their win streak on Thursday when they take on the Denver Nuggets. 

The Lakers picked up a 110-101 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, their third straight win. The three game win streak comes after a three game losing streak. They are 5-5 in their last ten games. This is a quick trip on the road before they head home for five straight. They are 37-24, sixth in the West and two games up on the Phoenix Suns.

The Nuggets are coming off a 128-125 victory over the Utah Jazz, snapping their two game losing streak. They are also 5-5 in their last ten games. They'll play three of their next four games in Denver. They are fifth in the West at 38-24, a half game up on the Lakers and a game behind the Minnesota Timberwolves.

This is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Lakers won 115-107 on January 20, though Nikola Jokic didn't play in that contest. They'll meet again on March 14. 

Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report

The Lakers have a relatively clean injury report, with only Maxi Kleber listed as QUESTIONABLE for the team. 

He's dealing with back soreness. Kleber played 14 minutes in the blowout victory against the Kings, finishing with 6 points and 6 rebounds. He's averaging 2.2 points and 2 rebounds this season, playing just 11 minutes a night. 

The Lakers are expected to start LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, and Deandre Ayton. Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard, and Jaxson Hayes are all expected to get playing time off the bench. 

Denver Nuggets Injury Report

Denver has Cameron Johnson listed as QUESTIONABLE with right ankle inflammation. He missed Monday's game against the Jazz. 

Johnson suffered the injury against the Timberwolves on March 1, playing 23 minutes and going scoreless on 0-6 shooting. In his first year with Denver, Johnson is averaging 11.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. 

Aaron Gordon remains OUT with a right hamstring strain. He's been out since January 23. He is reportedly targeting Friday, March 6, against the New York Knicks as his return date. 

Peyton Watson is also OUT with a right hamstring strain. He's been sidelined since February 4 and was expected to miss four weeks from the time of his injury. There have been no further updates on his status. 

Spencer Jones is OUT with a right shoulder strain. He suffered the injury on February 27 and has been listed as day-to-day. 

Curtis Jones is OUT on a G-League two-way deal. 

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