Nuggets Face Lakers with Injury-Riddled Frontcourt

0:00It's March 5 for the NBA. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more Teen News every day. The Denver Nuggets are battling a wave of injuries as they prepare for a tough game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Forward Cam Johnson is listed as questionable with right ankle inflammation after tweaking it late in Sunday's matchup against the Minnesota. Timberwolves. He already sat out Monday's game versus the Utah Jazz. Meanwhile, Aaron Gordon, Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones are all ruled out, leaving the Nuggets shorthanded up front once again. Without Johnson, Denver could be missing their top four forwards, forcing tough line of decisions around Nicola Yokic. Fans and analysts are worried about the impact, especially after the Nuggets' last game where they started two centers, including Jonas Philance-Unis. With Yokic, which struggled in the front court, their earlier meeting with the Lakers went small, with no true center, showing how injuries have forced constant adjustments this season.

1:01Johnson has been a solid contributor in his first year with Denver, averaging 11.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.3, assists, while shooting well from three. But since returning from a month-long knee injury, his numbers dipped to 9.9 points on poorer efficiency. The hope is, Johnson suits up Thursday at 8 p.m. mountain time in Denver, bringing his 3&D skills against the loaded Lakers squad. The Nuggets desperately need depth to stay in the playoff hunt. D&N is sponsored by our partner. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. N-S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.