Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers Injury Report for April 4 | 2023-24 NBA Season
The LA Clippers will host the Denver Nuggets at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET. This game is the last of four meetings between the two teams, with the Nuggets currently holding a 2-1 lead. It is one of five games featured in the NBA’s lineup on Thursday.
As the season nears its end, the current champions are finding their rhythm. They have achieved consecutive wins against the Cleveland Cavaliers (130-101) and the San Antonio Spurs (110-105), propelling themselves to the leading position in the Western Conference standings and surpassing their competitors for the highly sought-after first place spot.
Despite being led by Tyronn Lue, the Clippers have had a lackluster performance in their last six games as the season nears its end. However, earlier in the season, from December to early February, they were on an impressive 26-5 run, giving them a significant advantage in the Western Conference race.
Updates on injuries for Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers
Denver Nuggets injury update for April 4
The Nuggets’ injury report includes five players: Nikola Jokic (hip, wrist) and Aaron Gordon (foot) are expected to play, Jamal Murray (knee) is uncertain, while Zeke Nnaji (adductor) is unlikely to play and Vlatko Cancar (knee) will not be playing.
| Player | Status | Injury |
| Nikola Jokic | probable | hip, wrist |
| Jamal Murray | questionable | knee |
| Aaron Gordon | foot | foot |
| Zeke Nnaji | doubtful | adductor |
| Vlatko Cancer | out | knee |
Injury Updates on Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon
Despite dealing with injuries to his hip and wrist, Nikola Jokic displayed his determination on Tuesday, putting on a dominant display and tying his season-best of 42 points against the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama.
Despite his injuries, there appeared to be minimal impact on his gameplay. An official update on his availability for Thursday’s game is expected to be released closer to the start, providing fans with more information.
Despite dealing with a foot injury, Aaron Gordon has continued to display his toughness by playing in the last four games without any visible setbacks.
It seems that he will continue to utilize this strategy for Thursday night’s match and will likely receive a tag. Like Jokic, spectators can anticipate receiving official confirmation on Gordon’s condition closer to the start of the game.
LA Clippers injury report for April 5
The Clippers have reported two players who are unavailable due to injuries: Josh Primo (ankle) and Kawhi Leonard (knee).
| Player | Status | Injury |
| Kawhi Leonard | out | knee |
| Josh Primo | out | ankle |
The mysterious departure of Kawhi Leonard
It has been confirmed that Kawhi Leonard will not be playing in Thursday’s game, making it his second consecutive absence due to a sore right knee.
Coach Lue revealed that Leonard has sustained a new injury after Sunday’s game. While initially optimistic about Leonard’s potential to play on Thursday, it has become clear that he will not be able to participate in the upcoming match.
During Tuesday’s game, Powell earned a spot in the starting lineup and displayed his offensive skills with a 17-point performance in 28 minutes of play. Additionally, Brandon Boston Jr. made a solid contribution off the bench, playing for 21 minutes.
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