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Daily NBA Injury Report (March 17th) : All you need to know about Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic & more

March 17 NBA Injury report.

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This daily NBA Injury report provides the latest updates on major player injuries, along with key insights into how teams are adjusting. Beyond just listing injuries, it highlights team form and their head-to-head form.

Miami Heat vs New York Knicks

This is their third meeting this season, the Knicks have won previous two. The Heat are on a seven-game losing streak and face a Jalen Brunson less Knicks on the road. Despite the All-Star being ruled out, the Knicks are favored to win the game.

Miami Heat	Current Status
Andrew Wiggins	OUT
Nikola Jovic	OUT
Alec Burks	OUT

New York Knicks	Current Status
Jalen Brunson	OUT

Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans

Both teams come into this matchup with a two-game losing streak. Meeting for the first-time this season, Pistons are favored to win the game. Cade Cunningham led Pistons will play against a leaky New Orleans defense.

No major injuries for Detroit Pistons.

New Orleans Pelicans	Current Status
Yves Missi	Available
Kelly Olynyk	Available
Zion Williamson	Available
Brandon Boston	OUT

Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves

With Tyrese Haliburton being ruled out, the Pacers are 0-4 this season. On the other hand, the Wolves are 13-0 in the last 13 games where Julius Randle has played. With the Pacers also missing Siakam and Turner, the Wolves are favored to win the game.

Indiana Pacers	Current Status
Tyrese Haliburton	OUT
Aaron Nesmith	OUT
Myles Turner	OUT
Pascal Siakam	OUT

No major injuries for Minnesota Timberwolves.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets

Meeting for the second-time this season, the Rockets are favorites to win the game by double-digits. In an earlier season matchup, Rockets defeated the 76ers by 122-115.

Philadelphia 76ers	Current Status
Guerschon Yabusele	OUT
Andre Drummond	OUT
Kelly Oubre Jr.	OUT
Lonnie Walker	OUT
Adam Bona	OUT
Kyle Lowry	OUT

Houston Rockets	Current Status
Reed Sheppard	OUT
Amen Thompson	OUT

Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz

The matchup poises to be a high-scoring drama. In their previous meeting, the Bulls defeated the Jazz 135-126. Both defenses have allowed 120.0 or more points per game this season. The Bulls are favorites to win the high-scoring drama game.

Chicago Bulls	Current Status
Josh Giddey	Doubtful
Lonzo Ball	OUT
Coby White	Available

Utah Jazz	Current Status
John Collins	OUT
Collin Sexton	OUT
Lauri Markkanen	Available
Keyonte George	Available
Jordan Clarkson	Available

Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors

The match of the day, Stephen Curry faces Nikola Jokic. Both stars are questionable for the game, an in form Warriors face the high-rising Nuggets. Meeting for the second-time this season, the Warriors are favored to avenge their early season loss to the Nuggets.

Category	Curry	Jokic
Points	24.0	30.7
Rebounds	4.3	13.3
Assists	6.7	12.7
FG%	40.7%	59.0%

Head-to-head stats of the last three games

Denver Nuggets	Current Status
Nikola Jokic	Questionable
Christian Braun	Probable
Aaron Gordon	Questionable
Jamal Murray	Questionable
Julian Strawther	OUT

Golden State Warriors	Current Status
Stephen Curry	Questionable
Brandin Podziemski	OUT
Quinten Post	OUT
Gary Payton II	Available

Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings

Both teams are meeting for the third-time this season, each winning one game. The Grizzlies will be without their superstar, Ja Morant and would rely on Jaren Jackson Jr. to guide them to a win. However, with Lavine, DeRozan and Sabonis available, the Kings are favored to win the game.

Memphis Grizzlies	Current Status
Ja Morant	OUT
Santi Aldama	Doubtful
Scotty Pippen	Questionable
Zyon Pullin	OUT

Sacramento Kings	Current Status
Trey Lyles	Questionable

Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns would look to revenge their early season 18-point loss against the Raptors. With the Raptors struggling with injuries, the Suns are favored to win the game.

Toronto Raptors	Current Status
Gradey Dick	OUT
Brandon Ingram	OUT
Ja’Kobe Walter	Doubtful
Immanuel Quickley	Questionable
RJ Barrett	OUT
Jakob Poeltl	OUT

Phoenix Suns	Current Status
Monte Morris	Questionable
Grayson Allen	OUT
Bradley Beal	OUT

Washington Wizards vs Portland Trail Blazers

The Trail Blazers have already defeated the Wizards this season. However, an in form Wizards squad who defeated the Nuggets with a Jordan Poole game-winners can cause another upset. Although, the Trail Blazers are favored to clean sweep the Wizards this season.

Washington Wizards	Current Status
Marcus Smart	Questionable
Malcom Brogdon	OUT
Corey Kispert	OUT
Bilal Coulibaly	OUT

Portland Trail Blazers	Current Status
Deandre Ayton	OUT
Jerami Grant	Doubtful
Robert Williams	OUT
Jabari Walker	OUT
Toumani Camara	Questionable

San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers

Meeting for the fourth time this season, the Lakers have a 2-1 lead. The Spurs are without their two stars, Fox and Wembanyama and the Lakers play without LeBron James. With the form Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are in, the Lakers are favored to win this matchup.

San Antonio Spurs	Current Status
Charles Bassey	OUT
Jordan McLaughlin	Questionable

Los Angeles Lakers	Current Status
LeBron James	OUT
Rui Hachimura	Doubtful
Luka Doncic	Probable
Dorian Finney-Smith	Probable

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