Denver Nuggets’ top players, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, are sidelined tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers, due to ankle issues, according to insider Chris Haynes.
Twitter is abuzz with reactions to this news. Tim Reynolds highlighted impressive performances by players achieving two triple-doubles against Miami, listing Jokic among them for the 2024-25 season. Meanwhile, Dave McMenamin confirmed Jokic and Murray’s absence in the starting lineup for Denver.
Tim MacMahon shared insights from Coach Michael Malone, who emphasized that Jokic is genuinely injured and not resting by choice. Duvalier Johnson echoed the announcement of Jokic and Murray’s unavailability for the game.
Kurt Helin hinted at potential scrutiny from the league due to the high-profile matchup lacking these star players. Chris Haynes reiterated the news, underscoring the impact of their absence on tonight’s game.
In another conversation on Twitter, StatMuse praised Jokic’s recent scoring spree, ranking him among players with over 160 points in the past 10 days, alongside stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards.
A live YouTube discussion hosted by John Gonzalez and Bill Reiter took a deep dive into the MVP race between Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic, among other NBA topics. The debate on who deserves the MVP title is heating up.
Additionally, Duvalier Johnson pointed out Denver’s impressive win against Golden State, achieved without key players, which serves as a motivational boost for the team.
Looking ahead, Katy Winge reported Coach Malone’s cautious optimism about Aaron Gordon’s participation in upcoming games, amidst concerns about Jokic’s and Murray’s availability against the Warriors.
Throughout these developments, these updates provide a comprehensive view of the current buzz surrounding the Denver Nuggets and their strategic adjustments as they face significant lineup changes due to injuries.
