The Blazers are 1-2 against Denver (44-26) this season. They defeated the Nuggets 126-124 at home on Dec. 19. Denver won 146-117 at home on Feb. 10 and two nights later won 132-121 at home on Feb. 12.

During a pre-game interview, Malone articulated the seriousness of Jokic's condition: "If Jokic is not on the court, it’s not because he wants to rest or take a break, but because he is really injured ...

In the Lakers’ sixth game in eight days and after defeating Denver the night before, Doncic will sit out Thursday to manage ...