DENVER — It was a brushstroke of brilliance on a painting crafted hundreds of times before. Nikola Jokic pump-faked from the top of the key, coaxing Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma’s right foot a step too high. Two dribbles came to get past Kuzma, and a left-to-right spin to shed him, setting up the threat of a hook.

The Denver Nuggets have released the final injury status for stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray's statuses are in question for Wednesday's Nuggets-Lakers matchup in Los Angeles.