The Nuggets injury update that gives the Lakers an advantage for Tuesday's game

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing the first game of the WCF series later tonight against the Denver Nuggets, and the recent news of the possible absence of a critical player for Denver could help LA.

While Nikola Jokic is Denver's superstar and best player, as he is often considered the best in the NBA, Jamal Murray is a crucial element for their team.

Jamal Murray is listed as questionable with an illness. This news could give the Lakers a break for the first game. LA has every player available except for Mo Bamba, but he is expected to be ready for Game 2.

Darvin Ham's plan for stopping Nikola Jokic

Coach Ham is studying the 2020 series between the Lakers and the Nuggets and is trying to repeat the formula former LA coach Frank Vogel used on using a size player like Dwight Howard to stop Jokic. Tristan Thompson may be that player for Ham.