The Denver Nuggets are hosting the Brooklyn Nets in the Mile High City. Aaron Gordon could make his comeback on the floor after eight missed games. Nikola Jokic is questionable to play due to illness.
Denver’s starting power forward, Gordon, has missed eight games due to a calf injury. Gordon has been upgraded to doubtful, which means he is in line to play the game. His defensive presence is very important for the Nuggets. Jokic has missed two straight games due to illness. At this point, it’s uncertain if he will be a part of the game or not. The Nuggets defeated the LA Clippers in a blowout win without him. The Denver Nuggets lost to The Celtics in his absence by 12 points. Jokic is currently the leading scorer in the NBA with 31.5 points per game.
Denver currently sits at the 4th spot in the West. The Nuggets have a record of 21 wins and 15 losses. They have not been themselves at home in Denver so far this season. They have a home record of eleven wins and seven losses. Last season, the Denver Nuggets only lost eight games at home and won 33. Denver has won six out of their last ten games. Going forward, the Nuggets must be better at protecting their home court.
The small forward, Johnson, is one of the most sought-after players on the market before the upcoming trade deadline. He is questionable for the game tonight. The Nets will receive some nice assets for Johnson, since many contenders are ready to trade for him. The recently acquired D’Angelo Russell is also questionable. This will be the second and last game of the season between these two ball clubs. Denver won after overtime in Brooklyn 144-139 in late October.
The Nets have lost three straight and six out of their last seven games. The Nets have lost to Philadelphia, Indiana, and Detroit in their last three games. Brooklyn has a record of 13 wins and 24 losses. The Nets sit at the 12th spot in the Eastern Conference. Brooklyn has won eight games on the road and lost 12.
DENVER NUGGETS VS BROOKLYN NETS
1.50
TOTAL (INCL OVERTIME) - OVER 217.5
