Injury Report: Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic

The Denver Nuggets go against one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this season - the Orlando Magic. Unfortunately for Denver, they'll still have to do it

The Denver Nuggets go against one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this season - the Orlando Magic. Unfortunately for Denver, they'll still have to do it without Jamal Murray.

The Nuggets have three players listed on their injury report: Vlatko Cancar, Jamal Murray, and Zeke Nnaji. Vlatko Cancar is out due to left knee surgery,  Jamal Murray is out due to a right hamstring strain, and Zeke Nnaji is probable with a right ankle sprain. Nikola Jokic and the rest of the Nuggets' starting five are all available tonight.

The Orlando Magic have five players listed on their injury report: Wendell Carter Jr., Markelle Fultz, Kevon Harris, Jett Howard, and Trevelin Queen. Wendell Carter Jr. is out with a fractured metacarpal in his left hand, Markelle Fultz is out with left knee tendinitis, Kevon Harris is out due to a coach's decision, Jett Howard is out due to a G League assignment, and Trevelin Queen is out due to a G League two-way.

It may feel like there's a huge disparity between the Denver Nuggets and the Orlando Magic, but Orlando will actually have the same record as the Nuggets if they come out with a win tonight. It would be very easy to think of the Magic as a pushover team, especially with how they started the season, but that's one mistake that Denver can't afford to make. Make no mistake, the Nuggets should still have the major advantage, especially with Nikola Jokic on the court.

The Denver Nuggets and Orlando Magic face off at 7:00 p.m. EST tonight.

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