Denver Nuggets Face Uphill Battle in Cleveland as Injury Woes Continue

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The Denver Nuggets, already battered by injuries, will face a stern test in Cleveland on Friday. Their star center Nikola Jokic has been ruled out until at least late January after hyperextending his left knee, and his backup Jonas Valanciunas is also sidelined with a strained right calf. The team's lack of depth at center will be a significant challenge, especially considering they don't have another center on their roster. Despite their injury woes, the Nuggets have managed to stay afloat, sitting third in the Western Conference standings with a league-leading average of 125.1 points per game. However, coach David Adelman admitted that it's becoming increasingly difficult to navigate the constant stream of injuries. "It seems like it happens every night," he said. "Another guy gets hurt and we have a lot of guys playing different positions.