The injury bug seems to have been biting at various teams already, as evident in Sunday's Grizzlies vs Nuggets match. Both teams were deprived of their biggest stars, Ja Morant and Nikola Jokic, respectively, thus the win for the Grizzlies. With both teams clashing once again, these injuries cast a looming shadow over them.
Denver coach Mike Malone knows what to expect when the Nuggets play the Memphis Grizzlies. Malone will get another opportunity to impart that wisdom Tuesday when the visiting Nuggets play the Grizzlies for the second time in three days, this time in an NBA Cup game. Host Memphis beat Denver 105-90 on Sunday.
Grizzlies vs Nuggets injury report for tonight's game
The Denver Nuggets (7-5) will be keeping an eye on three players on the injury report, including Nikola Jokic, as they prepare for a Tuesday, November 19 game against the Memphis Grizzlies (8-6) at FedExForum. Five injured players have been listed by the Grizzlies. The game begins at 8:00 PM ET.
Ja Morant is currently sidelined due to a hip injury sustained during the Lakers game on November 6, and his return is uncertain. However, he hinted at a possible return in a recent tweet. “Sooner than you think. Source: me,” he tweeted. The Grizzlies are awaiting Morant's return after Zach Edey injured his left ankle, leaving mid-game. Marcus Smart may miss his second consecutive game due to illness, while GG Jackson II and Cam Spencer remain out with injuries. The team is hoping for Morant's quick return.
The Joker, a three-time MVP, is questionable after missing two games due to personal reasons, raising concerns among fans. Nuggets reporter Katy Winge recently assured, “I can confirm that he and his family are fine and there is nothing to be alarmed about!” Jokic's absence has left a significant void, as he has been averaging a 29.7-point triple-double.
Aaron Gordon is out for multiple weeks due to a left calf strain he suffered during a Raptors game. He was averaging 15.4 points and nearly seven rebounds before the injury. Rookie DaRon Holmes II is also out with a torn right Achilles. The team is hoping for Jokic's return tonight, as they struggled without him in the last Grizzlies' game, and if he remains unavailable, Dario Saric is likely to replace him in the starting lineup.
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