The Denver Nuggets are at home on Friday night as they host the Toronto Raptors in an interconference showdown.
Denver enters Friday’s game with a 42-28 record after losing on the road to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
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In Wednesday’s loss to the Grizzlies, Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets as he recorded 29 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists while Christian Braun added 26 points, seven rebounds and five assists of his own.
Now Denver will try to bounce back on Friday as they face off against the Raptors in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Toronto enters Friday’s contest with a 39-29 record after defeating the Chicago Bulls on the road on Wednesday night.
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RJ Barrett led the way for the Raptors in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 23 points and four rebounds while Scottie Barnes recorded 18 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Raptors Injury Report: Will Collin Murray-Boyles Play?
For the Raptors, they have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed rookie Collin Murray-Boyles as doubtful.
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Toronto has listed Murray-Boyles as doubtful due to a left thumb sprain as he is expected to miss his 10th consecutive contest.
With Murray-Boyles likely to be sidelined once again on Friday, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jamison Battle could both continue to have increased roles.
Nuggets Injury Report: Will Aaron Gordon, Peyton Watson Play?
On the other side, the Nuggets have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out forward Peyton Watson.
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Denver has ruled out Watson due to a right hamstring strain that has kept him out since Feb. 7, though there is hope that he will be able to return soon.
With Watson still sidelined, Spencer Jones, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown could all continue to have larger roles.
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The good news for the Nuggets is that Aaron Gordon is off their injury report after missing Wednesday’s loss due to right hamstring injury management as he will return against the Raptors.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Raptors and Nuggets from Denver at 9:00 p.m. ET.
