Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

Match preview: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers

The Denver Nuggets will face the Los Angeles Lakers on 3rd April 2022(USA), as the race to the playoffs tightens up with less than 10 games left for every team in the regular season.

The Nuggets are in a good place to make it to the playoffs despite having their star players missing the majority of the season due to injuries.

On the other hand, the Lakers’ struggles continue as they can’t catch a break and their chances of making it to the playoffs are slowly diminishing.

The current record of both the teams:

• The Denver Nuggets are currently having a record of 46-32 and are the 6th seed in the West
• The Los Angeles Lakers are currently having a record of 31-46 and are the 11th seed in the West

Injury Report

Nuggets:

1. Jamal Murray – ACL
2. Michael Porter Jr. – Back
3. Vlatko Cancar – Foot
4. Zeke Nnaji – Knee

Lakers:

1. Kendrick Nunn – Knee

Players to watch out for in Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers

• Nikola Jokic – Nuggets

The reigning MVP is still the frontrunner for the MVP award this season and he will look to dominate this struggling Lakers defense and pour more misery over them.

• LeBron James – Lakers

LeBron has been playing like an MVP throughout the season and he currently is the leading scorer in the NBA right now which is why he will hope to have another big night.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Lakers need this win desperately and if they lose this game also, then their playoffs hopes will be almost over.

Prediction:

• Los Angeles Lakers to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS.

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