In this game, we will see a great duel under the basket between our Jusuf Nurkić and the best player in the world, Nikola Jokić.
Booker will not be the only star of the strongest basketball league in the world to miss a game on Christmas Day. Booker was injured during last week’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, and this is the third game in a row he has to miss.
Jamal Murray did not play two days ago, when the Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns at home, and due to an ankle injury, he may miss tonight’s rematch in Phoenix.
Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are in question. They played on Monday, when the Lakers were defeated at home by the Detroit Pistons. But Davis has shoulder problems, and James could miss San Francisco’s Christmas visit to the Golden State Warriors due to several minor injuries.
Boston Celtics best player Jayson Tatum is also questionable for tonight’s performance against the Philadelphia 76ers. Due to illness, he did not play even on Monday, when the Celtics were defeated by the Orlando Magic, reports Index.
Luka Doncic missed two games last week due to a left heel injury, but returned to the Dallas team on Monday and helped the Mavericks win against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, even though he played 30 minutes against the Blazers, the best Slovenian basketball player is listed as questionable for tonight’s home match against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
NBA games on Christmas Day:
New York – San Antonio (6 p.m.)
Dallas – Minnesota (20:30)
Boston – Philadelphia (11 p.m.)
Golden State – LA Lakers (2 hours)
Phoenix – Denver (4:30)
(Vijesti.ba)
