When Denver travels to Toronto on Tuesday night, the team will be looking to end a losing run that has lasted three games.
The Nuggets still have the best record in the Western Conference, but their lead has shrunk to only five games. After losing its final three games on its recent five-game road trip, Toronto is preparing for its first game since last Friday.
The latest Injury Report for Denver Nuggets and Toronto Raptors
Report for the Nuggets
On Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets will visit the Toronto Raptors, hoping to break a three-game losing run.
The Nuggets lost 122-120 against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday before leaving for a five-game road trip that begins in Toronto despite Nikola Jokic’s 35 points, 20 rebounds, and 11 assists.
On Sunday, with Denver needing a 3-pointer at the buzzer to overcome a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit, Jokic missed the shot.
For Denver, Jamal Murray had 16 points but sat out the final period with an injured left knee. He is doubtful to play on Tuesday.
And Denver got 23 more points from Michael Porter Jr. Christian Braun didn’t get into the game until the fourth quarter, but his seven points, three boards, assist, and blocked shot were a huge spark for the comeback.
Continue discussing the injuries sustained by the Nuggets before of tonight’s game.
| PLAYER | INJURY |
STATUS
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| Jamal Murray | Knee |
Game Time Decision
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| Collin Gillespie | Lower Leg |
Expected to be out until at least Mar 16
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| Reggie Jackson | Oblique |
Game Time Decision
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| Zeke Nnaji | Shoulder |
Expected to be out until at least Mar 22
|
Report for the Raptors
The Nuggets maintained a five-game lead in the West despite their third straight loss, but the Raptors are about to begin a stretch that will determine whether or not they make the playoffs.
On Friday, the Raptors lost 122-112 against the Los Angeles Lakers, capping a 1-4 road trip with three straight losses.
On March 6, they lost 118-113 in Denver, which was part of the tour.
On Monday, the Toronto Raptors sat in the ninth slot in the Eastern Conference, the last play-in spot in a competitive division.
Pascal Siakam hopes to play tonight against the Nuggets.
The Raptors got 31 more points from O.G. Anunoby. Toronto hadn’t lost a game in which two players scored 30 or more points since February 6, 2012.
Please scroll down to view the list of players who will be unable to participate on Tuesday.
| PLAYER | INJURY |
INJURY STATUS
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| Dalano Banton | Thumb |
Game Time Decision
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| Otto Porter Jr. | Foot |
Out for the season
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