Published on: Nov 26, 2022 2:45 am IST|Updated on: Nov 26, 2022 2:45 am IST
LAC vs DEN Dream11: The NBA Regular Season has been going on and this is an amazing start to the season. The gears are going and we have been in strange territory with the injuries piling up at a big rate. In another injury-hot affair the Los Angeles Clippers versus the Denver Nuggets.
The Clippers lost 107:124 against the Warriors despite a 19 points performance by Marcus Morris. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were both out. The Nuggets won 131:126 Overtime affair against the Thunder and they have 11 wins and seven losses.
Host: LA Clippers Visitors: Denver Nuggets Match Timing: 26 November, @ 08:30 AM (+05:30 UTC) Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Clippers: Injury-hit
The Clippers have had an up-and-down season. They have been playing without Kawhi Leonard for most parts which have hurt their shot-creation. Paul George has been off due to injuries too and when he garnered some momentum, injuries hit him. But despite that, their record isn’t abysmal as they have at least kept the ship floating. Ivica Zubac is a strong rebounder whereas Norman Powell has been a fantastic scorer but he and Reggie Jackson both lack consistency. Marcus Morris has been a stabilizer with his iso scorer. John Wall has been a strong playmaker but his scoring has been a question mark.
Nuggets: Injuries here too
The Nuggets began the season as they would have wanted but just like the past season, injuries have mounted up. Michael Porter Jr. has been a brilliant defender while Jamal Murray has been a fantastic guard scorer. Michael also gives tremendous rebounding and scoring at times but the most reliable player is still Nikola Jokic. Bruce Brown Jr. has been a great addition as he has been an amazing playmaker, rebounder, opportune scorer, and also an astute defender who can play multiple positions. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Aaron Gordon are coach’s dream as they have the “X-Factor”. The Nuggets are a strong defensive team but not a consistent one.
Los Angeles Clippers Team News
Clippers Expected Starting Five Wing: SF: Marcus Morris Middle: C: Ivica Zubac Ball-Handling Guards: PG: Reggie Jackson | SG: Terance Mann | SG: Amir Cofffey
BENCH: John Wall, Norman Powell, Brandon Boston Jr., Moses Brown, Jason Preston, Moussa Diabate. Denver Nuggets Team News
Nuggets Expected Starting Five Slashing Forwards: SF: Michael Porter Jr. | PF: Aaron Gordon Point forward: SF: Bruce Brown Jr. Middle: C: Nikola Jokic 3 and D: SG: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
BENCH: Jeff Green, Zeke Nnaji, Jack White, Bones Hyland,Peyton Watson, Bruce Brown, Vlatko Cancer, Ish Smith, Davon Reed.
Marcus Morris(LAC) Points: 19 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 00 Steals:02 Wing Morris is a superb shooter and overall a fantastic scoring option who is perhaps the most consistent scorer apart from Paul George. I believe he will be 17-24 points and 4-6 rebounds range.
Nikola Jokic(DEN) Points: 39 Rebounds: 10 Assists: 09 Center Jokic has been a great scorer, rebounder, and playmaker, who leads the Nuggets’ effort. I believe he will be in 30 points+, 8-11 assists, 4-6 rebounds, and 1-3 steal range. He can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Prediction Fantasy scenario
Norman Powell (LAC) Points: 17 Rebounds: 07 Assists: 02 Blocks: 01 Wing Norman has shown incredible hops but I think he is fit for the Clippers is a question mark, not a big one. He really needs to get it going. I expect a 14-19 points and 4-7 rebounds range.
Bruce Brown(DEN) Points: 17 Rebounds: 13 Assists: 10 Steals: 04 Wing Brown is a multi-faceted player who is one of the best all-around players of all time. I believe he will be in 14-19 points, 9-13 rebounds, and 7-10 assists range.
Ivica Zubac(LAC) Points: 08 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 01 Blocks: 01 Center Zubac is one of the best rebounders, and can also be a decent shot-blocker and an inside scorer. I believe he will be in 10-14 points, 6-9 rebounds, and 1-3 blocks range.
Aaron Gordon(DEN) Points: 31 Rebounds: 08 Assists: 04 Blocks: 02 Forward Aaron has been in a great touch as a scorer, rebounder, and defender, who has been an electric player. I believe he will be in 16-23 points, 6-9 rebounds, 3-5 assists, and 1-3 steals/blocks range.
PG: R Jackson SG: T Mann SF: N Powell PF: M Morris, A Gordon, B Brown(PP) C: N Jokic(SP), I Zubac
Can the depleted Clippers take down Jokic and co? To catch this game, you can visit the NBA League Pass. The highlights of the game will be available on the official YouTube channel of the NBA. To know the scores, stats, and news, visit the official website of the NBA.