UPDATE: Denver Nuggets And Los Angeles Lakers Injury Reports

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers have announced their injury reports.

May 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) shoots a three point basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the third quarter in game four of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Anthony Davis is available, while Jalen Hood-Schifino has been ruled out.

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets will face off in California.

For the game, both teams have announced their injury reports (updated as of 5:30 Eastern Time).

The Nuggets have ruled out Vlatko Cancar, Aaron Gordon, DaRon Holmes II, Spencer Jones and Jalen Pickett.

Meanwhile, the Lakers will be without Jaxson Hayes, Bronny James, Quincy Olivari, Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood.

Anthony Davis is probable, while Jalen Hood-Schifino is doubtful.

NBA Injury Report / November 23

The Nuggets enter the showdown as the sixth seed in the Western Conference with an 8-6 record in 14 games.

They are coming off a 123-120 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday at home in Denver.

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic had 33 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists in the loss.

Following the Lakers, the Nuggets will play their next game on Monday evening when they return home to host Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks.

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Meanwhile the Lakers are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 10-5 record in 15 games.

They had been in the middle of a six-game winning streak before losing (at home) to the Orlando Magic by a score of 119-118.

Despite the loss, Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined to score 70 points and grab 19 rebounds.

Following the Nuggets, the Lakers will visit Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday in Arizona.

Oct 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and forward Anthony Davis (3) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

On the road, the Nuggets are 3-3 in six games played away from Denver.

The Lakers have gone 7-1 in their first eight games at home.