The Denver Nuggets may be without two of their key role players in Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon for Friday night's matchup with the Detroit Pistons.

The Denver Nuggets list Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon as probable on the injury report ahead of their matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Joining them on the injury report is Peyton Watson, who will miss the game with a knee sprain. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for the Bucks due to a left calf strain.

The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets face off on early Sunday afternoon, as the defending NBA champs and reigning NBA MVP see each other for the first time this season. When the two teams met in January,

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon sees the Lakers differently, but is only focused on his team heading into Saturday's game.

What can the Nuggets expect in the playoffs? Opposing defenses will dare non-shooters to shoot, yes, but offenses will target perceived weaknesses on Denver’s defensive end, too.