Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray sit out against the Lakers, who are missing LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James watches his teammmates play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in Los Angeles, Monday, March 17, 2025.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James watches his teammmates play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in Los Angeles, Monday, March 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)


2 photos
Save Story
Leer en español

Estimated read time: Less than a minute

LOS ANGELES — Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray sat out due to injuries when Denver faced the Los Angeles Lakers, who are still without LeBron James. Jokic is missing his second straight game with a bruised right elbow, while Murray is also missing his second straight game with a sprained right ankle. The Nuggets' pillars are accounting for a combined 50.6 points, 16.6 rebounds, 16.4 assists and 3.2 steals per game this season. Jokic and Murray both traveled to Los Angeles and did pregame work in an attempt to play, but ultimately were ruled out. James is considered day-to-day.

Photos

Most recent NBA stories

Related topics

NBANational Sports
Greg Beacham

    SPORTS NEWS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

    From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.com’s top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly.
    By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
    Newsletter Signup

    KSL Weather Forecast

    KSL Weather Forecast
    Play button