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Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report Revealed

The rematch is finally here.

The long-awaited rematch between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers is finally here, and all of the big names are available.

The Nuggets only have three players currently listed on their injury report. Julian Strawther is listed as day-to-day and didn't play the final preseason game due to a right ankle sprain. Jay Huff is listed as day-to-day and didn't play in the final preseason game due to a rib injury. Vlatko Cancar is out indefinitely due to left knee surgery. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Aaron Gordon are all listed as available.

The Los Angeles Lakers only have two players currently listed on their injury report: Jarred Vanderbilt and Jalen Hood-Schifino. Jarred Vanderbilt is out due to a heel injury, and Hood-Schifino will be re-evaluated by team doctors. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both currently listed as available.

The most important thing about tonight's matchup is that LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Nikola Jokic, and Jamal Murray are all available tonight. As an NBA fan, you can't ask for anything more than that. A Western Conference Finals rematch between two powerhouses that clearly feel some type of way about each other, and it's a healthy rematch, too.

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers face off at 7:30 p.m. EST tonight. The Nuggets will receive their championship rings before tipoff.

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