Nikola Jokic just keeps showing us why he’s the most skilled big man in the history of the NBA. He achieved something never seen before in the NBA. The Joker put up a 30-20-20 triple-double. Yes, he recorded 31 points, 22 assists, and 21 rebounds in the Denver Nuggets’ victory over the Suns. But there are still worries regarding Jokic.

More specifically, his fitness. Even though he ended up playing, Jokic was listed as QUESTIONABLE for the Suns game with ankle inflammation. Owing to this, fans are concerned about his fitness for the upcoming game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. So, let’s see what the injury report says.

Denver Nuggets Injury Report – Will Nikola Jokic back up his team against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s OKC Thunder?

There’s good news and bad news for you Nuggets fans when it comes to the injury report. The bad news is that there are a ton of players listed on the report for Denver. And we’re afraid Nikola Jokic is one of them.

However, the good news is that a lot of players have seen their statuses upgraded recently. Among them is the Joker, who’s now PROBABLE for the Thunder showdown. The same goes for Aaron Gordon, who’s battling an ankle sprain at the moment. Both of them will likely play against the Thunder.

Moreover, the likes of Zeke Nnaji, Vlatko Cancar, Trey Alexander, Peyton Watson, and PJ Hall have all been upgraded to AVAILABLE after being on the injury report. This bodes well for the Nuggets as they face the Western Conference’s top seed. In truth, only DaRon Holmes II and Julian Strawther are confirmed to be missing the Thunder game. Fans can expect Strawther to be back in a month, while the severity of Holmes’s injury means he won’t come back this season.

The Nuggets’ opponents also fare well when it comes to injuries to their squad. Alex Ducas will miss the Nuggets game owing to his two-way contract. Alongside him, Ajay Mitchell and Nikola Topic are also OUT of the game tonight. There are still a few weeks before we see Mitchell on an NBA court again. Whereas, Topic, who partially tore his ACL, is nearing a return, but there’s not a concrete timeline for it yet.

That’s that for the injuries ahead of the upcoming Nuggets-Thunder clash. Now, let’s see how these teams might line up.

Nuggets vs Thunder – predicted lineups and depth chart

It’s more than likely that Michael Malone will field his best players tonight. Their opponents, the Oklahoma City Thunder, are not to be underestimated. Especially with Shai Gikgeous-Alexander on the run he’s on right now. So here’s what the Nuggets may look like tonight:

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on a tear in the Western Conference this season. They already have 52 victories this season, and they’ll be looking to make it 53 against the Nuggets. Here’s who Mike Daigneault may field to ensure their victory:

This game is a true clash of the titans. Both teams have shown that they deserve to be seen as title contenders. Moreover, we’re just dying to see the MVP candidates, SGA, and the Joker go at it. It’s nearly impossible to say who has the edge in this one. But expect the highest level of basketball on your screens tonight when the Nuggets take on the Thunder!