Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report: Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s - October 24th | NBA Season 2023-24
The 2023-24 NBA season is about to begin with the Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets being the opening day matchup to treat the fans. The defending champions are set to host LeBron James and Anthony Davis on Tuesday, October 24, at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Tip-off is set to take place at 7:30 P.M. ET, after the ring ceremony.
The Denver Nuggets will be starting their title defense with the hopes of making a good impression with most of their rotation players returning on opening day against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Meanwhile, LeBron James and Anthony Davis aim to rekindle the magic the team had in 2020 and bring back the glory to the city of angels.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets: Injury Report
In the upcoming Lakers vs Nuggets matchup, there are only a few injuries to note. For the Nuggets, Vlatko Cancar won't be able to suit up due to a knee injury. On the other side of the fence, James Vanderbilt and Jalen Hood-Shifino won't be playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Denver Nuggets
- Vlatko Cancar - OUT (Knee)
Los Angeles Lakers
- James Vanderbilt - OUT (Heel)
- Jalen Hood-Shifino - OUT (Knee)
Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets: Predicted Starting Lineups
With the injury of James Vanderbilt, the Los Angeles Lakers look to put Taurean Prince in the starting lineup with LeBron James moving to the power forward position. Other than that, the projected starters are still the same with D'Angelo Russel, Austin Reaves and Anthony Davis.
The Denver Nuggets will be going with their starting lineup that won them their first NBA championship in franchise history. Nikola Jokic is going to be at his usual center position while Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. mans help him out on the front court. Rounding up the starting lineup is Jamal Murray and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope at the backcourt.
Los Angeles Lakers Starting Lineup
- PG: D’Angelo Russell
- SG: Austin Reaves
- SF: Taurean Prince
- PF: LeBron James
- C: Anthony Davis
Denver Nuggets Starting Lineup
- PG: Jamal Murray
- SG: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
- SF: Michael Porter Jr
- PF: Aaron Gordon
- C: Nikola Jokic