As Denver continues to navigate a new base defense being played against Nikola Jokic lineups, others had to step up in Denver’s win vs the Sacramento Kings last night. Russell Westbrook hit some big shots,

The Indiana Pacers were able to survive a lot of injuries early in the season. Aaron Nesmith's injury just a few games into the season threw the starting lineup into chaos. Bennedict Mathurin was thrust into the starting lineup for a lot of the season.

Nnaji is probable for Friday's game against the Suns due to a left ankle sprain. Nnaji logged 19 minutes in the win over the Kings on Wednesday, notching 10 points, three rebounds, a steal and three blocks.

Heading home to face the Sacramento Kings Wednesday, the Nuggets listed five players as questionable: Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Zeke Nnaji, along with Peyton Watson and Vlatko Cancar who have been ruled out.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) pulls in a rebound as Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji (22) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb.

Westbrook will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against Boston. The veteran guard will return to the starting five, supplanting Zeke Nnaji in the first unit due to Aaron Gordon (ankle) being sidelined.

Nnaji has been on the Nuggets' injury report for the past couple of games due to a left ankle sprain, but the injury isn't severe enough for him to be sidelined for Wednesday's Western Conference clash.

Most of Zeke Nnaji’s work this season has been done in the background, after games. He’s taking advantage of a moment in the foreground now.

Nnaji has been on the Nuggets' injury report for the past couple of games due to a left ankle sprain, but the injury isn't severe enough for him to be sidelined for Wednesday's Western Conference clash.

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray had time to praise his teammate after their game against the Sacramento Kings.

The Denver Nuggets are visiting the number one seed in the Western Conference on Sunday afternoon as they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. This battle will be incredibly important in seeing where the Nuggets are as a team.

Westbrook went for 25 points, two steals, two blocks and a corner three with 1:28 to go that doubled Denver’s lead. Sacramento did not go quietly — Zach LaVine answered 20 seconds later to creep back within one score — but the Nuggets made the stops and free throws necessary to escape.