Final Injury Report for Nuggets-Lakers: Will Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon Play?

The Denver Nuggets are on the highway on Saturday night time as they journey to tackle the Los Angeles Lakers in a Western Conference showdown.

Denver enters Saturday’s recreation with a 41-26 report after defeating the San Antonio Spurs on the highway on Thursday night time.

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In Thursday’s victory over the Spurs, Nikola Jokic led the way in which for the Nuggets as he recorded a triple-double with 31 factors, 20 rebounds and 12 assists whereas Jamal Murray added 39 factors and 7 assists of his personal.

Now Denver will attempt to seize one other victory on Saturday as they face off in opposition to the Lakers in a troublesome highway matchup.

On the opposite facet, Los Angeles enters Saturday’s contest with a 41-25 report after defeating the Chicago Bulls at house on Thursday night time.

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Luka Doncic led the way in which for the Lakers in Thursday’s victory as he ended the sport with 51 factors, 10 rebounds and 9 assists whereas Austin Reaves recorded 30 factors, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.

While each groups want to decide up a victory in Saturday night time’s matchup, each squads could also be with out a number of key gamers as a result of accidents.

Nuggets Injury Report: Will Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon Play?

For the Nuggets, they’ve three gamers listed on their damage report, together with each Murray and Aaron Gordon.

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Denver has listed Murray as possible and he’s anticipated to play regardless of coping with a left ankle sprain.

The Nuggets have additionally listed Gordon as possible as a result of proper hamstring damage administration and he’s anticipated to return after lacking Thursday’s victory over the Spurs.

Peyton Watson has bene dominated out as he stays sidelined whereas recovering from a proper hamstring pressure.

Lakers Injury Report: Will Marcus Smart, Jaxson Hayes Play?

On the opposite facet, the Lakers have two gamers listed on their damage report, although Marcus Smart isn’t one among them.

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Of course, Smart missed Thursday’s victory over the Bulls as a result of hip damage however he’s off the damage report and can return on Saturday.

Los Angeles has listed Jaxson Hayes as possible as a result of again soreness and he’s anticipated to return after lacking the final two video games.

The Lakers have dominated out Maxi Kleber as a result of a lumbar again pressure as he’ll miss his third consecutive contest.

Fans can catch Saturday night time’s matchup between the Nuggets and Lakers from Los Angeles at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

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This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on Mar 14, 2026, the place it first appeared within the NBA part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.