Center Nikola Jokic and guard Jamal Murray are both on the injury report entering the game. Both players have been listed as probable for this game and will play against Los Angeles.

The Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers face off in a crucial matchup on Friday night as these two sides continue to fight for positioning in the Western Conference. The 42-24 Nuggets enter Friday's game tied with the Memphis Grizzlies for the No. 2 spot in the West, while the Lakers are just one game behind them at 40-24.

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