Jokic (personal) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks. Jokic didn't participate in Thursday's practice and is in danger of missing his fourth consecutive matchup while tending to a personal matter. The team should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff.
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| Player | GP | MPG | PPG | Sta |
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| Trey Alexander | 4 | 4.3 | 0.5 | ACT |
| Christian Braun | 13 | 35.3 | 16.2 | ACT |
| Aaron Gordon | 7 | 30.3 | 15.4 | OUT |
| PJ Hall | 1 | 1 | 0 | ACT |
| DaRon Holmes | 0 | 0 | 0 | OUT |
| Nikola Jokić | 10 | 38.1 | 29.7 | GTD |
| Spencer Jones | 1 | 2 | 0 | ACT |
| DeAndre Jordan | 4 | 10.5 | 4 | ACT |
| Jamal Murray | 10 | 36.3 | 18.3 | ACT |
| Zeke Nnaji | 9 | 6.1 | 1.7 | ACT |
| Jalen Pickett | 2 | 2 | 0 | ACT |
| Michael Porter | 13 | 36.5 | 18.3 | ACT |
| Julian Strawther | 13 | 21.5 | 9.5 | ACT |
| Hunter Tyson | 8 | 9.9 | 2.3 | ACT |
| Peyton Watson | 13 | 24.2 | 9.5 | ACT |
| Russell Westbrook | 13 | 24.8 | 10.8 | ACT |
| Vlatko Čančar | 4 | 8.5 | 2.3 | OUT |
| Dario Šarić | 8 | 16 | 4 | ACT |
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Jokic (personal) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks. Jokic didn't participate in Thursday's practice and is in danger of missing his fourth consecutive matchup while tending to a personal matter. The team should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff.
Coach Mike Malone said Thursday that Cancar (knee) is out for the foreseeable future, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports. Cancar suffered a left knee sprain during Tuesday's game versus the Grizzlies and had already missed all of 2023-24 and a significant chunk of this season with a knee injury. While there is no official timetable for his return, it appears that Denver expects the 27-year-old forward to be sidelined for an extended period.
Jokic (personal) wasn't present at Thursday's practice, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports. Jokic has missed Denver's last three contests due to personal reasons. The superstar center's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Dallas.
Jordan posted four points (2-4 FG), two rebounds and one steal over eight minutes during Tuesday's 122-110 victory over Memphis. Jordan was dusted off once again, playing minutes as the backup center after Nikola Jokic was once again ruled out due to personal reasons. Primarily serving as a veteran leader in the locker room, there is no reason to think Jordan's role will extend beyond spot minutes when the Nuggets are shorthanded.
Alexander closed with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist over nine minutes during Tuesday's 122-110 win over the Grizzlies. Alexander appeared for just the fourth time this season, logging a career-high nine minutes. While it's great to see a rookie getting some burn, there is no indication this is the start of a trend. Alexander should continue to be used sparingly on a team pushing for as many victories as possible.
Watson fouled out of Tuesday's 122-110 win over the Grizzlies after recording 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 25 minutes. Watson chipped in on both ends of the floor, continuing to provide serviceable production in Aaron Gordon's absence due to a calf injury. Despite foul trouble, Watson reminded everyone just what he can do when afforded meaningful minutes, playing as a primary defender while also being able to spread the floor on the offensive end. Until Gordon returns, Watson should remain a key piece for the Nuggets.
Westbrook closed with 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 14 assists, 10 rebounds, two steals and one block over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 122-110 victory over the Grizzlies. Westbrook recorded his 200th career regular-season triple-double, and his first as a member of the Nuggets. The 2017 MVP also posted season highs in both assists and rebounds while leading the bench in scoring against Memphis. The best years of his career are behind him, though the 36-year-old has proven he can still be a solid contributor in the league. Westbrook has averaged 10.8 points, 6.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 24.9 minutes per game in 13 regular-season outings (three starts).
Cancar has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against Memphis due to a left knee sprain, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports. Cancar will finish with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and four rebounds across 11 minutes. Cancar left the game at the 3:47 mark of the second quarter after landing awkwardly on his left leg following a dunk. The Nuggets are calling it a left knee sprain, though the forward will likely undergo further testing to make sure there is no significant damage to the knee.