Nikola Jokic missed his third consecutive game with elbow and ankle injuries as the team continued to prioritize his health ahead of the playoffs. He has played through both injuries as recently as last Saturday against the Wizards at Ball Arena.

The Blazers were missing five players from what would be their regular rotation yet still defeated the Nuggets.

The Nuggets go head-to-head with the Trail Blazers for the fourth and final time this season.