Nuggets vs. Kings Injury Report Ahead of November 11 Clash
The Denver Nuggets visit the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, November 11th, at 11:00 PM ET, aiming to improve their 7-2 start despite some injury concerns.
Denver Nuggets Injury Status
- Jamal Murray is probable with left calf tightness.
- Aaron Gordon is probable but dealing with a left hamstring issue.
- Tamar Bates, Curtis Jones, and DaRon Holmes II are out due to two-way and G League assignments.
Sacramento Kings Injury Status
- Domantas Sabonis is questionable with a left ribcage contusion.
- Keegan Murray is out recovering from a left thumb UCL injury.
- Dylan Cardwell, Daeqwon Plowden, and Isaiah Stevens are sidelined due to G League assignments.
Key Player Performances
Denver relies heavily on Nikola Jokic, who averages 25.2 points, 13 rebounds, and 11.9 assists per game. Jamal Murray contributes 22.8 points and 5.3 assists but his availability remains uncertain. Aaron Gordon adds 20.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.
Sacramento depends on Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan for scoring with averages of 25.2 and 20.8 points respectively. Sabonis anchors the frontcourt averaging 15.3 points and 14 rebounds when playing. Russell Westbrook plays a key role in ball distribution, averaging 3.6 assists per game.
"Jamal Murray is listed as probable with left calf tightness, while Aaron Gordon is probable with a left hamstring concern."
"Domantas Sabonis is questionable with a left ribcage contusion, and Keegan Murray is out recovering from a left thumb UCL injury."
Summary: Both teams face significant injury challenges affecting key players, which could influence rotations and the outcome of this important early-season matchup.