Final Injury Report for Grizzlies-Nuggets: Will Peyton Watson, GG Jackson Play?

The Denver Nuggets are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference matchup.

Denver enters Wednesday’s game with a 51-28 record after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers at home in overtime on Monday night.

In Monday’s victory over the Trail Blazers, Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets as he recorded a triple-double with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists while Aaron Gordon added 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists of his own.

Now Denver will try to grab another victory at home on Wednesday as they face off against a struggling Grizzlies team.

On the other side, Memphis enters Wednesday’s contest with a 25-54 record after losing at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper led the way for the Grizzlies in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 24 points and three rebounds while Adama Bal recorded 20 points and six rebounds off the bench.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Grizzlies Injury Report: Will GG Jackson, Ty Jerome Play?

For the Grizzlies, they have 13 players listed on their injury report, including both GG Jackson and Ty Jerome.

Memphis has ruled out Jackson due to left knee soreness as he will miss his first game since April 5.

The Grizzlies have also ruled out Jerome due to a left ankle sprain as he will miss his ninth straight game.

Javon Small has also been ruled out due to a left thigh contusion while Cam Spencer is out with low back soreness.

Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Santi Aldama, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Brandon Clarke, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jaylen Wells have also been ruled out as they will all miss the remainder of the season.

Prosper has been listed as doubtful and is expected to miss Wednesday’s game due to right ankle soreness while Jahmai Mashack is questionable due to him still being in concussion protocol.

Nuggets Injury Report: Will Peyton Watson, Spencer Jones Play?

On the other side, the Nuggets have only two players listed on their injury report as they have ruled out both Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones.

Denver has ruled out Watson due to a right hamstring strain as he will miss his third consecutive contest.

With Watson sidelined once again, Cameron Johnson and Julian Strawther could both continue to have increased roles.

The Nuggets have also ruled out Jones due to a right hamstring strain as he will miss his fourth straight game.

Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Grizzlies and Nuggets from Denver at 9:00 p.m. ET.