Nikola Jokic's Status vs. Los Angeles Lakers Revealed

The Denver Nuggets have released their injury report for this game

The Denver Nuggets have released their injury report for Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, and reigning Finals MVP Nikola Jokic is not listed, meaning he is available to play. Jokic had been dealing with some back discomfort over the last couple weeks, but that seems to be behind him now, as he has played the last two games with no issues.

This is a big game for both teams, as the Nuggets remain in a tight battle atop the Western Conference with the LA Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Minnesota Timberwolves, while the Lakers remain in pursuit of a playoff spot.

The Lakers are currently in the play-in picture, which would set them up for a possible first round matchup against these Nuggets. This is something the Lakers likely would want to avoid, as Denver swept them in the Western Conference Finals last season.

For Denver, they are trying to get the highest seed possible, as the difference between the first and fourth seed in the Western Conference right now is just a half game. This makes every game crucial, as the Nuggets look to regain their spot atop the Western Conference.

This Western Conference Finals rematch should be a fun one on Thursday night, and it is set to tip-off at 7:00 PM PST in downtown Los Angeles on TNT.

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