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Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups- Kevin Love Lands on Injury Report, Jazz Share Latest Update on Lauri Markkanen, and More

Will Kevin Love play on Monday against the Nuggets? Read to know.

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The Denver Nuggets will be up against the Utah Jazz on Monday, December 22, at home, Ball Arena for an NBA 2025-26 regular-season clash. This will be the first time both teams will lock horns in the ongoing NBA season. The hosts, Nuggets, will head into the game on the back of a disappointing loss to the Houston Rockets. This defeat not only put an end to their six-game losing streak, but also dropped their win-loss tally to 20-7.

On the other hand, the Utah Jazz are coming off a two-game losing streak. In their most-recent fixture, they suffered a one-point loss to the Orlando Magic, and dropped their seasonal win-loss record to 10-17. The game saw Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and Keyonte George drop a combined 50 points. However, a collective offensive effort from the Magic’s starters overshadowed the Jazz and handed them another disappointing defeat of the season.

Considering how the teams have been performing, we can expect the Nuggets to dominate their rivals easily and effortlessly. However, it is something to be seen. Before that, let’s get into injury reports and predicted starting lineups for the matchup.

Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Injury Report

Given below is a complete breakdown of the injury reports as well as expected starting lineups for the Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz, scheduled on Monday.

Denver Nuggets’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Peyton Watson	SF	Side	Questionable
Aaron Gordon	PF	Hamstring	Out
Christian Braun	SF	Ankle	Out

Peyton Watson is nursing his right trunk contusion, and he has been listed as questionable for Monday.

Aaron Gordon was ruled out indefinitely with a hamstring strain.

Christian Braun was ruled out indefinitely with a left ankle sprain. He is expected to undergo re-evaluation in a couple of weeks.

Utah Jazz’s Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Kevin Love	PF	Rest	Out
Lauri Markkanen	PF	Groin	Questionable
Georges Niang	PF	Foot	Out
Walker Kessler	C	Shoulder	Out

Kevin Love has been rested for Monday’s game against the Nuggets.

Lauri Markkanen has been listed as questionable due to right groin injury management. He missed the last two games due to the same reason.

Georges Niang is out with a left foot fourth metatarsal stress reaction. He will be re-evaluated next week.

Walker Kessler was ruled out for the remainder of the season after tearing a labrum in his left shoulder.

Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Predicted Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets: Spencer Jones, Cameron Johnson, Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Tim Hardaway Jr.

Utah Jazz: Kyle Filipowski, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Jusuf Nurkic, Keyonte George, Ace Bailey

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.