The Denver Nuggets face the Memphis Grizzlies after a few days off, with star point guard Ja Morant's return re-energizing the Grizzlies. Meanwhile, the Nuggets are dealing with a new injury as forward Aaron Gordon is out indefinitely after being attacked by a dog on Christmas. The game presents a challenge for the Nuggets as they have to adjust without Gordon against one of the hottest teams in the NBA.

By the Numbers
  • Denver Nuggets (22-10) vs Memphis Grizzlies (10-19)
  • Injury Report: Aaron Gordon – out (hand/face), Vlatko Cancar – out (knee), Ja Morant – questionable (illness), Steven Adams – out (knee), Brandon Clarke – out (achilles)
  • Vlatko Cancar – out (knee), Collin Gillespie – out (G-League), Jay Huff – out (G-League), Hunter Tyson – out (G-League), Derrick Rose – out (hamstring), GG Jackson – out (G-League), Jake LaRavia – out (G-League)
State of Play
  • The Nuggets face the challenge of adjusting to playing without Aaron Gordon, who is out indefinitely due to injuries sustained from a dog bite.
  • The Grizzlies have been on a winning streak since Ja Morant's return, but they are still missing key players such as Stephen Adams, Brandon Clarke, Derrick Rose, and Luke Kennard.
What's Next

The Nuggets face the task of adapting their lineup and strategy to compensate for the absence of Aaron Gordon, while the Grizzlies aim to continue their winning streak despite the absence of key players.

Bottom Line

The Nuggets must navigate the challenge of playing without Aaron Gordon, while the Grizzlies seek to extend their winning streak despite the absence of multiple rotation pieces, making the game a competitive matchup.