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Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Injury Report and Playoff Implications

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Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Injury Report and Playoff Implications

The Denver Nuggets are set to host the Cleveland Cavaliers in an Easter Sunday matinee game, with both teams facing critical matchups as the playoffs draw near.

Injury Report

Denver:

  • Vlatko Čančar: OUT (Left Knee Surgery)
  • Nikola Jokić: PROBABLE (Left Hip Inflammation/Right Wrist Inflammation)
  • Jamal Murray: QUESTIONABLE (Right Knee Inflammation)
  • Zeke Nnaji: OUT (Right Adductor Tendinosis)

Cleveland:

  • Emoni Bates: OUT (G League Two-Way Assignment)
  • Ty Jerome: OUT (Right Ankle Surgery)
  • Caris LeVert: PROBABLE (Right Wrist Soreness)
  • Donovan Mitchell: AVAILABLE (Nasal Facemask)
  • Isaiah Mobley: OUT (G League Two-Way Assignment)
  • Pete Nance: OUT (G League Two-Way Assignment)
  • Isaac Okoro: QUESTIONABLE (Right Great Toe Soreness)
  • Craig Porter Jr.: DOUBTFUL (Illness)
  • Dean Wade: OUT (Right Knee Sprain)

Playoff Implications

Denver Nuggets:

  • With a current record of 51-23, the Nuggets require a win after suffering back-to-back losses to the Phoenix Suns and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dropping to third place in the Western Conference, the Nuggets are determined to secure a victory to maintain their playoff position.
  • A win against the Cavaliers would clinch a playoff spot for the Nuggets, marking their sixth consecutive postseason appearance, the longest active streak in the Western Conference.

Cleveland Cavaliers:

  • Holding a record of 45-29, the Cavaliers engaged in a heated battle for playoff seeding in the Eastern Conference. With Donovan Mitchell returning from injury, the Cavaliers aim to secure a crucial victory to maintain their position in the standings.
  • Currently just half a game ahead of the New York Knicks for third place in the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers understand the importance of every game as they strive to solidify their playoff positioning.

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Greetings, fellow basketball aficionados! I'm Maya Rodriguez, a storyteller at heart, weaving tales of the game I love. Specializing in women's basketball, I'm on a mission to shine a spotlight on the incredible narratives often overlooked. Through my articles, I not only break down scores and stats but also share the inspiring journeys of female athletes. Join me in celebrating the resilience, skill, and passion that define women's basketball – because every hoop deserves its heroine.

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