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.

Iffy against Boston

Nnaji is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pistons. Nnaji will replace Aaron Gordon (ankle) in this contest, though it's uncertain how much workload he'll carry in this game. The former Arizona star is averaging 7.

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.

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.

Slides to bench against Charlotte

Westbrook went for 25 points, two steals and two blocks. His corner three with 1:28 to go doubled the lead. But Sacramento did not go quietly. Zach LaVine answered 20 seconds later, and the Nuggets needed a stop and free throws to seal the win.

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.

The Denver Nuggets didn't look like they had it early, giving up 42 points to the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter, but fought all the way back to