The Denver Nuggets play the Miami Heat Monday at Kaseya Center in Miami.
The Denver Nuggets travel to South Beach to face off against the Miami Heat on Monday.
Looking to bounce back after suffering a tough single-point loss to the Orlando Magic, the Nuggets don't have any new injuries to report, only the several long term absences they've been contending with for several weeks.
The Heat will present a difficult challenge for the Nuggets, but with Nikola Jokic playing in historic form for Denver after netting triple-doubles in his last two games, Denver's firepower might just be enough to overcome a Miami team that has won their last two games.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) finishes off a basket in the second quarter against the Miami Heat at Ball Arena. Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesNuggets Injury Report
Tamar Bates (foot) is OUT for Monday's game while he continues to recover from left foot surgery. Bates has yet to play in a regular season game for the Nuggets this season and suffered a foot fracture while playing with the Grand Rapids Gold, Denver's G-League affiliate. He underwent surgery on De. 22 to repair the fracture and will be out an estimated 12 weeks.
Christian Braun (ankle) is OUT for Monday's game due to a sprained left ankle. Braun hasn't played in a game since Nov. 12 due to the injury, but has slowly been working his way back to the court.
Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) steals the ball away from Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio (0) in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesAaron Gordon (hamstring) is OUT for Monday's game with a right hamstring strain. Gordon has been out since Nov. 21 and there is as of yet no clear timeline on his return.
Cameron Johnson (knee) is OUT on Monday for injury management after suffering a right knee contusion. Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Johnson will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.
Heat Injury Report
Bam Adebayo (back) is PROBABLE to play Monday with lower back soreness, though it seems like it's not enough to keep him out of the big game against the Nuggets.
Tyler Herro (toe) is OUT for Monday's game with a right toe contusion. Herro has had an injury-addled season after starting the season late while he recovered from surgery and now with his toe bothering him he'll be forced to miss even more time. There is no clear timeline for his return.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) protects the basketball from Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesNikola Jovic (elbow) is AVAILABLE for Monday's game after suffering an elbow contusion while playing against the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 23.
Pelle Larsson (ankle) is AVAILABLE despite a sprained left ankle.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) dribbles the basketball against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesKeshad Johnson (head, illness) is AVAILABLE for Monday's game.
Kasparas Jakucionis (ankle) is AVAILABLE for Monday's game. Jakucionis has been dealing with left ankle soreness, but it appears it won't be enough to keep him out of the game.
Vladislav Goldin (two-way) is OUT for Monday's game as he is with the Heat's G-League affiliate the Sioux Falls Skyforce.