Gilgeous-Alexander finished second in last season's MVP race, edged out only by another brilliant campaign from Nikola Jokic that earned him his third MVP in four seasons. At this moment, the MVP race is expected to be essentially a dead-heat between Jokic and SGA again.

Nikola Jokic is once again proving to everyone why he has won the NBA MVP award three different times and why he could win it for a 4th time.

Already a three-time NBA MVP, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic may be putting together the best start to a season he has ever had. Currently leading the league in rebounds and assists per game, Jokic is averaging 29.

The Nuggets host the Thunder on Wednesday night in a rematch of their season opener as Denver looks to build on its two-game winning streak.

For Wednesday's NBA games, which players are sidelined, and which are expected to suit up and hit the court? Here's a glimpse at the current injury report, which covers every team around the league. Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games,