Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks: Preview, predictions, injury report and TV info for tonight's stellar duel

For the premier matchup for this NBA Thursday we have the clash between Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray's Denver Nuggets, going against the New York Knicks, led by All-star point guard, Jalen Brunson.

The Knicks will be visiting Mile High City in one of the toughest games of the season for the franchise. New York is coming off an important win over the Golden State Warriors to make it four wins in a row. They are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a 41-27 record, and their main goal is to get that coveted home-court factor for the 1st round of the playoffs, which they currently have but with Orlando Magic (5th with 41-28) on their heels.

The Nuggets, meanwhile, continue their chase for first place in the Western Conference. Right now, Oklahoma City Thunder sits in the throne with a 48-20 record, while Denver, with 48-21, follows closely behind. Interestingly, the roles take a 180º turn when it comes to the fight for the MVP, as Nikola Jokic leads the race and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is right on his heels.

The main predictions for tonight's game place Denver Nuggets as the favorite to win. Although New York Knicks is one of the best teams in the East, the Nuggets come to the game winning almost every match they've played lastly and will be in front of their home crowd.

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The game will be played this morning at 2:00 a.m. (Spanish time), and can be followed on the NBA's official website and app with a League Pass subscription.