The Denver Nuggets are set to face a challenging matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, just days after a strong stretch of play propelled them into fourth place in the Western Conference standings. The team’s “Big 3” – Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. – have all scored 20 or more points in three straight outings.
However, the Nuggets will be without several key players due to injuries. Trey Alexander, Vlatko Čančar, Aaron Gordon, PJ Hall, and DaRon Holmes II are all out, with Čančar undergoing left knee surgery rehabilitation and Gordon suffering a right calf sprain.
The Spurs have their own share of injury concerns, including Jeremy Sochan’s bilateral low back tightness. The young star is just a few days removed from scoring 42 points against the New York Knicks on Christmas Day, tying Nikola Jokić as one of only two players in NBA history to reach this milestone.
The Nuggets will look to overcome these injuries and find a way to contain Wembanyama’s impressive skills. Tune in to Friday’s matchup at 7:00 p.m. MT on Altitude TV and various other platforms.
Source: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-host-spurs-on-friday