On the other side, the Lakers will also be shorthanded. Los Angeles has ruled out LeBron James, who continues to recover from a groin injury and they have also ruled out Luka Doncic due to left calf injury management and a right ankle sprain.

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.

The Denver Nuggets are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers in a marquee matchup on Friday night. This will be the third of four meetings between these two rivals this regular season. Currently, the season series is tied 1-1.