LA Lakers' playoff push just got a lot tougher
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to go up against the Denver Nuggets, who have their star name back.
The Denver Nuggets are set to give the Los Angeles Lakers a tough time at Ball Arena as their star center is probable to make his return.
Nikola Jokic, a seven-time NBA All-Star, is arguably the league’s most in-form player right now and he is down as ‘probable’ on the official injury list ahead of tip-off.
Ahead of the tie, the Nuggets listed Jokic as probable with a right elbow contusion and left ankle impingement, with fans rushing to express their concern over the Serbian.
NIKOLA JOKIC LAST 8 GAMES:
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 13, 2025
32 PTS - 10 AST - 14 REB
23 PTS - 15 AST - 17 REB
20 PTS - 9 AST - 14 REB
22 PTS - 6 AST - 15 REB
31 PTS - 22 AST - 21 REB
24 PTS - 9 AST - 13 REB
35 PTS - 8 AST - 18 REB
34 PTS - 4 AST - 8 REB
UNREAL NUMBERS — MVP. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/vhguivozfR
What is Jokic’s record this season?
However, despite being listed, he is expected to feature in this hotly-anticipated clash between two top sides.
The three-time MVP is a key figure for the Nuggets, not missing a game since January 15. Across his last five appearances, Jokic has put up an average of 29.2 points, 15.0 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 1.4 steals across 40.4 minutes per game.
At the time of writing, the Nuggets sit in 3rd place in the Western Conference, one place ahead of the in-form Lakers who have had a resurgence after bringing in Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks.
Injury Report ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Lakers:
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 13, 2025
PROBABLE:
Nikola Jokić (Right Elbow Contusion/Left Ankle Impingement)
Jamal Murray (Left Knee Inflammation)
Christian Braun (Left Foot Inflammation)
Zeke Nnaji (Left Ankle Sprain)
QUESTIONABLE:
Aaron Gordon… pic.twitter.com/64Heu3x3ae
The Denver Nuggets will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 14, 2025, at 9:30 PM ET. You can catch the game on NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and ALT. Additionally, the game will be available to live stream on Fubo, though regional restrictions may apply.
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