The Denver Nuggets are likely to have their two All-Stars against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.
The Denver Nuggets will look to bounce back on Wednesday when they host the Memphis Grizzlies in their final game before the All-Star break.
The Nuggets dropped their last game, 119-117, in a comeback by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Denver is 1-4 in their last five games. They are 4th in the West with a 34-20 record.
The Grizzlies have lost three straight, losing twice to the Portland Trail Blazers before falling to the Golden State Warriors, 114-113, in their last game. They sit at 20-32, 11th in the West.
This is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. Denver won 125-115 on November 24. They will meet twice more, first on March 18 and again on April 8.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Nikola Jokic (left ankle sprain) and Jamal Murray (left hip inflammation) are both PROBABLE for Denver.
The two All-Stars have been constants on the injury report in recent games, but neither has missed time. Jokic has played in six straight since returning from injury. He played 32 minutes against the Cavaliers, recording another triple-double with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Murray has played in eight straight and logged 35 minutes against the Cavaliers. He scored 17 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished 11 assists.
Christian Braun is also PROBABLE with a left ankle sprain. He's played in four straight games. Against the Cavs, he played 31 minutes and scored 20 points.
Spencer Jones is QUESTIONABLE as he's still in concussion protocol. He suffered a concussion against the New York Knicks on February 4 and has missed the last two games.
Aaron Gordon (right hamstring strain) and Peyton Watson (right hamstring strain) are both OUT.
Tamar Bates is OUT after undergoing left foot surgery, and Curtis Jones is OUT on a G-League two-way deal.
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
Rookie Cedric Coward is DOUBTFUL with right knee soreness. He played just 11 minutes against the Warriors.
In 48 games this season, Coward is averaging 13.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists.
Walter Clayton Jr is also DOUBTFUL with a right calf contusion. He missed the game against the Warriors. In 47 games this season, the rookie is averaging 6.9 points, two rebounds, and 3.3 assists.
The rest of the Grizzlies' injury report looks familiar for fans as Ja Morant is OUT with a left elbow UCL sprain, Zach Edey is OUT with a left ankle stress reaction, Santi Aldama is OUT with right knee injury management, and Brandon Clarke is OUT with a right calf strain.