Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray ruled out vs. Lakers

Denver Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are sitting out Wednesday's road game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to injuries.

Jokic is dealing with a left ankle impingement and a right elbow contusion. Murray has a sprained right ankle.

Both players also sat out Monday's 114-105 road victory over the Golden State Warriors.

"You listen to your body," Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. "I have to, as a head coach, trust our players as well as trust the training staff."

Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, has matched his career high of 29 triple-doubles. He is averaging 29.1 points, 12.8 rebounds and 10.3 assists in 62 games.

Murray is averaging 21.5 points, 6.1 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 61 games for the Nuggets (44-25).

The Lakers (42-25) remain without LeBron James (left groin strain). He last played on March 8.