The Denver Nuggets are looking relatively healthy heading into a showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Denver Nuggets take on the Los Angeles Lakers in an important Western Conference showdown on Saturday.
The Nuggets have won two straight, picking up a 136-131 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in their last game. They previously knocked off the Houston Rockets. They are 4-2 in their last six and 5-5 in their last ten. They are fifth in the West at 41-26, a half game behind the Rockets for third.
The Lakers are on a four-game winning streak, last defeating the Chicago Bulls, 142-130. They have won seven of their last eight and are 7-3 in their last ten. They are fourth in the West at 41-25, tied with the Houston Rockets.
The season series is tied 1-1. The Nuggets won the last meeting, 120-113, on March 5. This is the final meeting of the season between the two teams.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Jamal Murray is PROBABLE with a left ankle sprain. Murray left the game against the New York Knicks early on March 6 after suffering an ankle injury, but has not missed a game, playing in the last three. He even played in the back-to-back against the Rockets and Spurs, logging 39 minutes against San Antonio.
Aaron Gordon is PROBABLE with right hamstring injury management. Gordon sat against the Spurs, which was a back-to-back situation. He played 22 minutes against the Rockets. He's played in three games after missing over a month with the hamstring injury.
Peyton Watson remains OUT with a right hamstring strain. He has been out since February 4. He was expected to miss at least four weeks at the time of his injury. It is unknown when he will return to the lineup as there have been no further updates on his status.
DaRon Holmes II, Curtis Jones, and KJ Simpson are all OUT on G-League two-way deals.
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Jaxson Hayes is PROBABLE with back soreness. He's missed the last two games for the Lakers. In 54 games this season, he's averaging seven points and four rebounds.
LeBron James is completely off the injury report. He returned to the lineup against the Bulls after missing three straight games. He played 33 minutes against Chicago, contributing 18 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists.
The last time the Lakers played and the Nuggets, LeBron took a hard fall in the fourth quarter, holding his elbow. He was taken out of the game, but returned shortly after.
Maxi Kleber is OUT with a lumbar back strain. He's been out since March 8.