Nikola Jokic's Injury Status for Nuggets vs Lakers

Nikola Jokic is listed on the Denver Nuggets injury report against the Los Angeles Lakers

Mar 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts from the bench in the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets are set for a second contest in the past week, as the teams face off on Wednesday night.

The Nuggets are coming off a win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday. In this game, the Nuggets were without stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, but still got the best of one of the red-hot teams in the Western Conference, thanks to Aaron Gordon who finished the game with 38 points.

The Lakers are entering this game on a two-game winning streak with a win over the Phoenix Suns, and most recently a win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Austin Reaves was the star against the Spurs, finishing with 30 points, while Luka Doncic finished with a team-high 14 assists.

Mar 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) passes the ball under pressure from Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris (88) as guard Austin Reaves (15) defends in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The two teams have already played three times this season, as the Nuggets lead the series 2-1. Wednesday night will mark the fourth and final time the teams match up this season.

Wednesday night could potentially be much tougher for the Nuggets, as Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable on the injury report against the Lakers. Jokic missed the Warriors game with an injury, dealing with a right elbow contusion and left ankle impingement. Jokic is one of seven players listed on the Nuggets report.

Injury Report ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Lakers:

PROBABLE:
Aaron Gordon (Right Calf Injury Management/Left Ankle Sprain)

QUESTIONABLE:
Nikola Jokić (Right Elbow Contusion/Left Ankle Impingement)
Jamal Murray (Right Ankle Sprain)
Christian Braun (Left Foot… pic.twitter.com/o8mFhqEWyu

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 19, 2025

Jokic is having an amazing season, making his case strong for a fourth MVP trophy. He is averaging 29.1 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.3 assists with 58/41/80 shooting splits, continuing to prove he is the best big man in the game.

Tip off between the Lakers and the Nuggets is set for 10:00 PM EST on Wednesday.

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