Injury Report: Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Both teams have All-Stars listed on the report.
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The Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in a battle of third seeds today, in a game with consequences for each side. Both teams have some important players listed on their injury reports, too.

The Nuggets have four players listed on their injury report: Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Vlatko Cancar, and Zeke Nnaji. Nikola Jokic is probable with left hip inflammation and right wrist inflammation, Jamal Murray is questionable with right knee inflammation, Vlatko Cancar is out due to left knee surgery, and Zeke Nnaji is out due to right adductor tendinosis. The Nuggets have been struggling a bit without Jamal Murray in their lineup, losing the last two games.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have nine players listed on their injury report: Donovan Mitchell, Emoni Bates, Ty Jerome, Caris LeVert, Isaiah Mobley, Pete Nance, Isaac Okoro, Craig Porter Jr., and Dean Wade.

Donovan Mitchell is available while wearing a facemask, Emoni Bates is out on a G League two-way, Ty Jerome is out due to right ankle surgery, Caris LeVert is available with right wrist soreness, Isaiah Mobley is out on a G League two-way, Pete Nance is out on a G League two-way,, Isaac Okoro is out due to right great toe soreness, Craig Porter Jr. is out due to an illness, and Dean Wade is out due to a right knee sprain.

If the Nuggets lose today, they'll be one game out of the first and second seeds. If the Cavaliers lose today, they'll be tied for the fourth seed. Both teams face off at 3:30 p.m. EST today.

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