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.

Each of these players missing would change the entire game for the Nuggets and allow the Lakers some small advantage. We should know closer to the start of the game if Denver will

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.