Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report

The Denver Nuggets are on a second night of a back-to-back against the LA Clippers.

Nov 27, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots against Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets are hosting the Los Angeles Clippers in a back-to-back after hosting the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Wednesday's game against the Clippers will conclude the regular season series matchup between these two teams.

The Nuggets came away with a decisive win in the last meeting with a final score of 120-98, getting on the board in the season series. Jamal Murray led the way with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 3, assists, and 4 steals on 50% shooting from the field.

As for this rematch, there are some key names on the injury report.

Dec 6, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots the ball against LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and center Ivica Zubac (40) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Clippers have five players listed on their injury report: Kawhi Leonard, Kai Jones, Trentyn Flowers, Cam Christie, and P.J. Tucker.

Leonard is away from the team due to personal reasons as he returned home to be with his family impacted by the LA fires.

The Clippers have ruled Kawhi Leonard out tonight for personal reasons.

Chris Haynes just reported he’s stepping away to be with family affected by the fires.

— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) January 8, 2025

Kai Jones is out due to his two-way contract, Trentyn Flowers is out due to his two-way contract, Cam Christie is out on G League assignment, and P.J. Tucker is not currently with the team as both sides have agreed to find him a new suitor.

The Nuggets have six players listed: Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Vlatko Cancar, PJ Hall, DaRon Holmes, and Spencer Jones.

Jokic, who is of course the biggest status in question, is questionable with an illness.

𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺: Nikola Jokic (illness) is questionable tonight vs. Clippers pic.twitter.com/DEgi0MCOdd

— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) January 8, 2025

Cancar, Gordon, Hall, and Holmes are each out, while Jones is doubtful.

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers will face off tonight at 9:00 p.m. EST.

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