Injury Report: Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers

The battle of the big men is here.

There are seldom games in the NBA where fans from all over the country rejoice when it's time to watch. One of those games is when Nikola Jokic faces off against Joel Embiid - hopefully, it's happening tonight.

The Denver Nuggets have eight players listed on their injury report: Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Vlatko Cancar, Collin Gillespie, Aaron Gordon, Reggie Jackson, Braxton Key, and Julian Strawther.

Nikola Jokic is probable with a left eye abrasion, Jamal Murray is probable with bilateral shin inflammation, Vlatko Cancar is out with left knee surgery, Collin Gillespie is out due to a G League two-way, Aaron Gordon is probable with a right shoulder sprain, Reggie Jackson is probable with a left toe sprain, Braxton Key is out due to a G League two-way, and Julian Strawther is out due to a right knee contusion/sprain. While the Nuggets' starters are all listed on the injury report, they're all probable to play.

The Philadelphia 76ers have seven players listed on their injury report: Mo Bamba, Robert Covington, Tobias Harris, Kenneth Lofton Jr., Tyrese Maxey, De'Anthony Melton, and Marcus Morris. 

Mo Bamba is questionable with right knee inflammation, Robert Covington is out due to a left knee bone bruise, Tobias Harris is questionable with an illness, Kenneth Lofton Jr. is out due to personal reasons, Tyrese Maxey is questionable with a left ankle sprain, De'Anthony Melton is out due to a lumbar spine stress response, and Marcus Morris is probable with left foot plantar fasciitis.

The Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers face off at 5:30 p.m. EST tonight.

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