Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) hug before the game at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Massive Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report

Originally posted on Denver Nuggets on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Mar 14, 2025 5:28 PM ET

The Denver Nuggets are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers in a marquee matchup on Friday night.

This will be the third of four meetings between these two rivals this regular season. Currently, the season series is tied 1-1. With the standings tightly contested in the Western Conference, winning the season series could have large implications for the NBA Playoffs.

The Nuggets were blown out 123-100 in their last meeting against the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka Doncic led all scorers with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists.

The Nuggets have nine players listed on the injury report: Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Trey Alexander, Christian Braun, DaRon Holmes II, Spencer Jones, Zeke Nnaji, and Julian Strawther.

Nikola Jokic is PROBABLE with a right elbow contusion and left ankle impingement.

NIKOLA JOKIĆ MAKES HISTORY

HIS 20TH ASSIST.

THE FIRST-EVER 30+ PT, 20+ REB, 20+ AST GAME IN NBA HISTORY pic.twitter.com/TtkDibcd3o
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2025

Jamal Murray is PROBLABLE with left knee inflammation.

Aaron Gordon is QUESTIONABLE with right calf injury management and a left ankle sprain.

: Aaron Gordon has been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow vs. Lakers pic.twitter.com/9vSAeQKxV6
— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) March 13, 2025

Trey Alexander is out due to his two-way contract, Christian Braun is probable with left foot inflammation, DaRon Holmes II is out with right Achilles tendon repair, Spencer Jones is out due to his two-way contract, Zeke Nnaji is probable with a left ankle sprain, and Julian Strawther is out with a left knee sprain.

The Lakers have eight players listed on their injury report: LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, Trey Jemison III, Maxi Kleber, and Gabe Vincent.

LeBron James is OUT with a left groin strain.

Luka Doncic is OUT with left calf injury management and a right ankle sprain.

Luka Doncic is out tonight in Denver pic.twitter.com/gH6tOw4qLN
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 14, 2025

Dorian Finney-Smith is doubtful with left ankle injury management, Rui Hachimura is out with left patellar tendinopathy, Jaxson Hayes is out with a right knee contusion, Trey Jemison III is questionable with an illness, Maxi Kleber is out with right foot surgery recovery, and Gabe Vincent is doubtful with left knee injury management.

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers will face off at 9:30 p.m. EST.

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