Pelicans vs. Nuggets: MVP Candidate Lands on Today's Injury Report | March 30
NEW ORLEANS — The injury report for the New Orleans Pelicans remains the same. Three players are out for the Thursday night matchup in Denver against the Nuggets. A recent report from NBA insider Chris Haynes talked about the recent on-court work Zion Williamson was doing recently.
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
Out vs. Nuggets
- Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain)
- Jose Alvarado (right tibial stress reaction)
- E.J. Liddell (right knee ACL injury recovery)
A major name for the Denver Nuggets hit the injury report as 2-time MVP Nikola Jokic is questionable with a calf strain. Jokic has missed seven games this season due to injury and is on pace to be in the MVP consideration again. The Nuggets are 3-4 in the games Jokic has missed this season.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Questionable vs. Pelicans
- Nikola Jokic (right calf tightness)
- Vlatko Cancar (left ankle sprain)
- Peyton Watson (non-covid illness)
Jan 24, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) fights for position against New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez (9) during the first quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports
Denver lists two players as out for the big Western Conference matchup. The Nuggets are atop the conference with a comfortable 3.5-game lead. New Orleans is fighting to remain in the Play-In tournament with the potential to reach the sixth seed and avoid the Play-In altogether.
Out vs. Pelicans
- Collin Gillespie (lower leg fracture)
- Jack White (health and safety protocols)
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets
- When: Monday, March 30 @ 9:00 PM CT
- Where: Denver, CO - Ball Arena
- Watch: TNT
- Listen: 99.5 WRNO
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