The Denver Nuggets are set to face the Houston Rockets in a highly anticipated matchup on Wednesday night, but they will do so without their star player, Nikola Jokic, who has been ruled out due to a right elbow inflammation. This injury update from the Nuggets revealed that while Jamal Murray and Julian Strawther are available to play, Jokic and Aaron Gordon will miss the game.
Jokic has been a standout performer this season, averaging nearly a triple-double with 30.6 points, 13.2 rebounds, and 9.9 assists per game, shooting impressively from the field and beyond the arc. His absence is a significant blow to the Nuggets, who sit fourth in the Western Conference with a record of 24-15 and are currently on a four-game winning streak.
The Rockets, on the other hand, are riding high as the second seed in the Western Conference with a 26-12 record. Both teams come into the game with momentum, each having won their last four outings. This matchup marks the first time these two teams are facing each other this season, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game.
