Braun is probable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to a lower back strain. Braun has been dealing with a lower back injury for almost a week and has already missed a game due to the issue. However, he's expected to face the Pelicans on Sunday for the first leg of a back-to-back set. He played just 24 minutes in the Nuggets' most recent game, which is significantly lower than his average of 34.3 minutes per game this year.
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Status
GTD - Back - Strain Expected Return: 2024-12-22Previous game (@ POR 12/19)
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2024-25 Season Stats
Christian Braun Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL7.23.31.30.40.6Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 24 24 34.3 15.0 4.9 1.8 0.7 1.3 1.3 0 0 1.1 2.7 40.6% 4.6 7.4 62.1% 5.7 10.0 56.4% 2.5 3.3 78.2% 1.1 3.8 2.3 1.3 +165 65.2% 2023-24 82 4 20.2 7.3 3.7 1.6 0.4 0.5 0.7 2 0 0.8 2.0 38.4% 1.9 3.9 49.8% 2.7 5.9 46.0% 1.1 1.6 69.4% 1.0 2.8 1.7 2.4 -11 55.4% 2022-23 76 6 15.5 4.7 2.4 0.8 0.2 0.5 0.5 0 0 0.4 1.3 35.4% 1.4 2.5 56.5% 1.9 3.8 49.5% 0.5 0.8 62.5% 0.6 1.8 1.3 1.7 -114 56.8% Career 1823420.17.23.31.30.40.60.7200.71.838.0%2.13.854.9%2.85.649.5%1.11.570.3%0.82.51.61.9+4058.1% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL3.92.30.60.30.4Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 12 0 17.0 5.1 2.7 0.8 0.4 0.2 0.1 0 0 0.3 1.5 22.2% 1.6 3.0 52.8% 1.9 4.5 42.6% 0.9 1.3 68.8% 0.8 1.9 1.5 9.0 +8 50.0% 2022-23 19 0 13.0 3.2 2.1 0.6 0.2 0.6 0.5 0 0 0.1 0.5 20.0% 1.2 1.8 62.9% 1.3 2.4 53.3% 0.6 1.0 57.9% 0.6 1.4 1.5 1.1 -7 57.2% Career 31014.53.92.30.60.30.40.4000.20.921.4%1.32.357.7%1.53.247.5%0.71.162.9%0.71.61.51.8+153.3%
Christian Braun
Season Stats
Previous Game (@ POR 12/19)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF2434.315.04.91.81.32.32024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB4.93.81.12024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.71.32024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%56.4%62.1%40.6%78.2%65.2%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+1651.300
Christian Braun
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/17W 132-1262711601112150.0%2150.0%4250.0%8675.0%150.0-641473.1%10/15L 124-9426753003500.0%7342.9%12325.0%2150.0%231.0-121227.2%10/13L 118-1142911411013133.3%6350.0%9444.4%3266.7%131.0-104753.3%10/6L 130-10425833001400.0%22100.0%6233.3%5480.0%123.0-1921048.8%10/4L 107-10313553111100.0%3266.7%4250.0%2150.0%143.0+701251.2%
Preseason Totals 24.58.44.62.00.60.41.43.00.413.3%4.02.255.0%7.02.637.1%4.02.870.0%1.23.41.4-402.211.647.9% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%12/19L 126-1242413410102150.0%8450.0%10550.0%22100.0%040.0-1211259.7%12/13W 120-9823831020400.0%44100.0%8450.0%000.0%120.0+82850.0%12/8W 141-11132178412122100.0%9555.6%11763.6%2150.0%264.0+3432571.5%12/7L 122-113371420112300.0%11763.6%14750.0%000.0%200.0-13450.0%12/5L 126-114391040222300.0%7457.1%10440.0%22100.0%040.0+22746.0%12/3W 119-115351162013200.0%5360.0%7342.9%7571.4%060.7+2331254.6%12/1L 126-122351172012000.0%7571.4%7571.4%3133.3%251.0+021466.1%11/27W 122-1034118731013266.7%5480.0%8675.0%44100.0%073.0+1812892.2%11/25L 145-118321412111000.0%10550.0%10550.0%44100.0%012.0-1301559.5%11/23W 127-10231162301222100.0%55100.0%77100.0%000.0%021.5+13218114.3%11/22L 123-1202917501123266.7%6466.7%9666.7%6350.0%410.0-921773.0%11/19W 122-110341972032200.0%10770.0%12758.3%6583.3%251.0+2242164.9%11/17L 105-90341344011200.0%9555.6%11545.5%4375.0%134.0-201650.9%11/15L 101-94371543051200.0%10770.0%12758.3%11100.0%133.0-1131960.3%11/10W 122-1203514620012150.0%8450.0%10550.0%4375.0%242.0+831259.5%11/8W 135-1223521621014375.0%5480.0%9777.8%6466.7%152.0+1412890.2%11/6W 124-1223624801228450.0%6350.0%14750.0%66100.0%170.0+622972.1%11/4W 121-11936174001011100.0%10660.0%11763.6%4250.0%130.0+521666.6%11/2W 129-1033217230215360.0%6350.0%11654.5%22100.0%023.0+2131571.5%11/1L 119-1163514720023133.3%8450.0%11545.5%33100.0%251.0+1341056.8%10/29W 144-1393812332003266.7%4125.0%7342.9%6466.7%030.0+941462.2%10/28W 127-1253917421114125.0%7571.4%11654.5%44100.0%222.0+831766.6%10/26L 109-10434117121111100.0%5360.0%6466.7%22100.0%161.0+131779.9%10/24L 102-87291671223300.0%12866.7%15853.3%000.0%250.3+811753.3%
Regular Season Totals 34.215.04.91.80.71.31.32.71.140.6%7.44.662.1%10.05.756.4%3.32.578.2%1.13.81.3+1652.319.365.2%
Christian Braun Player Profile
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Likely to play Sunday
Braun is probable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to a lower back strain. Braun has been dealing with a lower back injury for almost a week and has already missed a game due to the issue. However, he's expected to face the Pelicans on Sunday for the first leg of a back-to-back set. He played just 24 minutes in the Nuggets' most recent game, which is significantly lower than his average of 34.3 minutes per game this year.
Posts 13 points in return to action
Braun notched 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 loss to the Trail Blazers. Braun rejoined the starting lineup after a one-game absence, but his minute total was lower than normal. The team won't take any chances with Braun's back issue and will bring him along slowly. We may see a game or two where his usage falls below his usual 34.3-minute season average, but barring any setbacks, he'll return to his customary minute amount in short order.
Officially available
Braun (back) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Trail Blazers. It was reported several hours before tipoff that Braun was trending in the right direction, and he's now been officially cleared to play following a one-game absence due to a back issue. He should be in store for a full workload Thursday evening.
Trending toward playing
Braun (back) will likely play in Thursday's game against Portland, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports. Braun presumably needs to get the final go-ahead from the medical staff, but all signs point to him playing in Thursday's clash after missing Monday's game against the Kings. The Nuggets should have the final word on his availability closer to tipoff.
Deemed questionable
Braun (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers. Braun missed his first game of the season Monday due to a back strain. He's at risk of missing a second straight contest due to the issue. If he were to miss, Julian Strawther and Russell Westbrook could see more minutes.
Ruled out Monday
Braun (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings. Braun will miss his first game of the season due to lower back spasms, and his next chance to suit up will come Thursday against Portland. With the 23-year-old sidelined, Julian Strawther, Russell Westbrook and Peyton Watson are candidates for increased roles.
Questionable for Monday
Braun is questionable for Monday's game against the Kings due to low back spasms. This is a new injury for Braun, who's been a mainstay on the injury report due to a lingering quadriceps issue but has yet to miss a game this season. If he's sidelined, Julian Strawther, Russell Westbrook and Peyton Watson would be candidates for increased roles.
Listed available for Friday
Braun (quadriceps) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers. Braun has yet to miss a game this season, and he'll keep that streak alive Friday since he's going to suit up despite dealing with a quadriceps injury. Braun has averaged 12.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game over his last five contests, and he should continue to handle a steady workload as the starting shooting guard alongside Jamal Murray in the Denver backcourt.
Probable for Friday vs. LAC
Braun is listed as probable for Friday's matchup against the Clippers due to a right quad contusion. Braun has yet to miss a game this season and will likely give it a go Friday. The 23-year-old has played well in an increased role thus far, and in his last five outings he has averaged 12.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 53.1 percent from the field across 36.2 minutes per contest.