Lakers vs Nuggets: Injury Updates, Team News, Match Preview & Predictions

Match Details-

Fixture: Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets

Date & Time: Sunday, 22 December 2019 (9:30 PM ET)

Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles

Preview-

Two teams going strong in their defence in the NBA will be up against each other on Sunday.  Denver Nuggets will be coming into the game having won five consecutive games. Their last win came against Minnesota Timberwolves in Denver. Nikola Jokic registered a triple double in the game with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. The win was their 19th in 28 games in the season so far. They currently sit third in the Western Conference.

They travel to Los Angeles to face a team who seemed to have owned the Western Conference;’s top spot. The Lakers will, however be coming into the game after two consecutive losses- the first time that has happened in the season. The Lakers lost to Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks on the road in their last two games. They will be back to Los Angeles on Sunday and will want to get back to winning ways.

Injury updates & team news-

Los Angeles Lakers-

Injuries: Anthony Davis (Ankle)- Probable, Kyle Kuzma (Ankle)- Probable, LeBron James (Muscle strain)- Questionable, DeMarcus Cousins (Knee)- Out

Expected starting line-up: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Danny Green, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, JaVale McGee

Denver Nuggets-

Injuries: Paul Millisap (knee contusion)- day to day

Expected starting line-up: Jamal Murray, Gary Harris, Will Barton III, Paul Millsap, Nikola Jokić

Predictions-

The last time these two teams met at the start of December, the Lakers emerged victorious in what was a relatively low scoring game. Things could be different this time, especially after the two consecutive losses. The defeats exposed a few weaknesses in what looked like one of the strongest teams in the league. The Lakers might be cautioned, and there is good chance they will bounce back with a win against Denver.