The Denver Nuggets are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers in a marquee matchup on Friday night. This will be the third of four meetings between these two rivals this regular season. Currently, the season series is tied 1-1.

Center Nikola Jokic and guard Jamal Murray are both on the injury report entering the game. Both players have been listed as probable for this game and will play against Los Angeles.

So, regarding whether Aaron Gordon is playing tonight vs. the Lakers, the Nuggets should cautiously approach the forward's current injury given his previous absences. However, a win over Los Angeles would go a long way toward securing Denver's position atop the Western Conference playoff bracket.