Caldwell-Pope is questionable for Friday's Game 3 matchup with Minnesota due to a right abdominal contusion. KCP must have got popped in the mid-section during Game 2, and now he's in danger of missing Game 3. We'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he is forced to the sidelines, Christian Braun, Justin Holiday and Peyton Watson would be asked to pick up the slack.
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1.4Player GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 A/TO +/- 3PA 3PM 3P% 2PA 2PM 2P% FGA FGM FG% FTA FTM FT% PF DREB OREB TS% PER 36211.03.94.40.70.40.20.6101.1-880.00.00.0%2.61.662.4%2.61.662.4%1.50.749.1%1.61035461.0%7.3J. Holiday SG58914.94.01.21.20.20.60.2004.8+552.31.040.4%1.00.656.9%3.31.545.4%0.10.175.0%1.262959.8%5.1J. Huff C2002.51.20.60.10.20.10.1002.0-90.50.233.3%0.30.3100.0%0.80.560.0%0.10.1100.0%0.59272.4%1.7A. Gordon PF737331.513.96.53.50.60.81.41202.5+4231.90.629.0%7.94.961.9%9.85.555.6%3.72.465.8%2.029717460.7%18.2H. Tyson PF1802.71.10.50.10.00.10.1001.0+80.80.228.6%0.30.266.7%1.10.440.0%0.00.00.0%0.68150.0%1.0J. Strawther SG50010.94.51.20.90.10.30.5002.0-1032.80.829.7%1.70.848.8%4.41.636.9%0.60.471.0%1.156548.2%3.7M. Porter SF818131.716.77.01.50.70.51.11401.3+4706.82.739.7%6.53.757.5%13.36.448.4%1.41.183.6%1.845910660.1%18.2J. Pickett SG2704.51.60.50.80.00.20.3002.3-10.90.336.0%0.40.260.0%1.30.642.9%0.20.175.0%0.513157.1%1.9Z. Nnaji PF5809.93.22.20.60.70.30.5001.2-1700.40.126.1%2.21.150.0%2.61.246.3%1.10.767.7%1.4656152.8%4.7C. Gillespie PG2409.43.60.91.10.00.50.6001.9+171.60.639.5%1.30.754.8%2.91.346.4%0.50.366.7%1.020158.6%3.9J. Murray PG595931.521.24.16.50.71.02.11103.1+3115.82.542.5%10.95.651.0%16.78.048.1%3.12.785.3%1.82004258.6%22.2R. Jackson PG822322.210.21.93.80.20.51.3202.9+773.51.235.9%5.82.747.5%9.24.043.1%1.21.080.6%1.81223352.1%9.7P. Watson SG80418.66.73.21.11.10.50.7001.5-691.90.629.6%3.72.055.3%5.62.646.5%1.30.967.0%1.82025653.9%8.4B. Key SF2003.01.10.90.50.10.10.1009.0-110.30.140.0%0.60.341.7%0.90.441.2%0.40.375.0%0.315353.6%2.0C. Braun SG82420.27.33.71.60.40.50.7202.4-112.00.838.4%3.91.949.8%5.92.746.0%1.61.169.4%1.72277955.4%9.2767631.610.12.42.40.61.31.0002.4+5724.11.640.6%3.71.952.0%7.73.646.0%1.51.389.4%2.01523160.2%11.4N. Jokic C797934.626.412.49.00.91.43.068253.0+6842.91.135.9%14.99.462.6%17.910.458.3%5.54.581.7%2.575322365.0%38.5 -
points per game
27.0rebounds per game
15.0blocks per game
1.0steals per game
1.9assists per game
9.4Player GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 A/TO +/- 3PA 3PM 3P% 2PA 2PM 2P% FGA FGM FG% FTA FTM FT% PF DREB OREB TS% PER 109.04.02.00.01.01.00.0000.0-30.00.00.0%1.01.0100.0%1.01.0100.0%2.02.0100.0%3.020106.4%8.0J. Holiday SG7010.62.71.60.30.00.70.1002.0+42.40.935.3%0.30.00.0%2.70.931.6%0.30.150.0%0.910147.8%3.1A. Gordon PF7738.114.08.04.40.10.91.6202.8-402.30.625.0%8.15.163.2%10.45.754.8%2.72.073.7%2.0332360.2%20.4H. Tyson PF103.00.00.00.00.00.00.0000.0-21.00.00.0%0.00.00.0%1.00.00.0%0.00.00.0%0.0000.0%-1.0J. Strawther SG103.02.00.00.00.00.00.0000.0-21.00.00.0%0.00.00.0%1.00.00.0%2.02.0100.0%0.00053.2%1.0M. Porter SF7739.420.47.61.30.61.41.6200.8-67.93.645.5%6.63.958.7%14.47.451.5%2.72.073.7%1.348565.4%22.0J. Pickett SG103.02.00.00.00.00.00.0000.0-20.00.00.0%1.01.0100.0%1.01.0100.0%0.00.00.0%0.000100.0%2.0Z. Nnaji PF103.01.01.00.01.00.00.0000.0-20.00.00.0%1.00.00.0%1.00.00.0%2.01.050.0%0.00126.6%1.0J. Murray PG7738.420.45.36.00.90.42.4102.5-246.01.728.6%15.76.440.9%21.78.137.5%2.72.489.5%2.131644.6%16.7R. Jackson PG7010.93.41.41.30.00.30.4003.0+02.40.935.3%1.90.423.1%4.31.330.0%0.00.00.0%1.38240.0%3.0P. Watson SG7010.72.41.30.40.70.00.4001.0-101.70.425.0%1.30.433.3%3.00.928.6%0.60.350.0%1.17237.3%2.0C. Braun SG7013.64.02.10.30.30.10.0000.0+51.40.110.0%2.71.657.9%4.11.741.4%0.70.460.0%1.18744.9%4.17735.17.42.12.00.31.91.1001.8-194.91.429.4%2.71.452.6%7.62.937.7%0.30.3100.0%3.111448.3%7.9N. Jokic C7740.127.015.09.40.31.33.9622.4-94.01.128.6%14.79.061.2%18.710.154.2%5.95.695.1%2.9792663.4%40.3
Nuggets Roster
Starting Lineup Updated 6:10 pm EDT 5/10/2024
Full Nuggets Active Roster
| Player | GP | MPG | PPG | Sta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun | 7 | 13.6 | 4 | ACT |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 7 | 35.1 | 7.4 | GTD |
| Vlatko Cancar | 0 | 0 | 0 | OUT |
| Collin Gillespie | 0 | 0 | 0 | OUT |
| Aaron Gordon | 7 | 38.1 | 14 | ACT |
| Justin Holiday | 7 | 10.6 | 2.7 | ACT |
| Jay Huff | 0 | 0 | 0 | ACT |
| Reggie Jackson | 7 | 10.9 | 3.4 | GTD |
| Nikola Jokic | 7 | 40.1 | 27 | ACT |
| DeAndre Jordan | 1 | 9 | 4 | ACT |
| Braxton Key | 0 | 0 | 0 | ACT |
| Jamal Murray | 7 | 38.4 | 20.4 | GTD |
| Zeke Nnaji | 1 | 3 | 1 | ACT |
| Jalen Pickett | 1 | 3 | 2 | ACT |
| Michael Porter | 7 | 39.4 | 20.4 | ACT |
| Julian Strawther | 1 | 3 | 2 | ACT |
| Hunter Tyson | 1 | 3 | 0 | ACT |
| Peyton Watson | 7 | 10.7 | 2.4 | ACT |
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Caldwell-Pope is questionable for Friday's Game 3 matchup with Minnesota due to a right abdominal contusion. KCP must have got popped in the mid-section during Game 2, and now he's in danger of missing Game 3. We'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he is forced to the sidelines, Christian Braun, Justin Holiday and Peyton Watson would be asked to pick up the slack.
Jackson is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Timberwolves due to a left calf contusion. Jackson is in danger of missing Friday's contest after suffering a left calf injury in Game 2. If Jackson is unable to suit up, Christian Braun and Justin Holiday are candidates to receive increased playing time.
Murray (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 against Minnesota. Murray has been dealing with a left calf strain since the end of Denver's first-round series against Denver. However, Murray has yet to miss a game due to it and is averaging 35.0 minutes per contest across the first two games of the Nuggets' series against the Timberwolves.
The NBA announced Tuesday that Murray will be fined $100,000 but won't be suspended after throwing a heat pad and towel on the court during Monday's Game 2 loss to Minnesota, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Murray tallied just eight points in Monday's 106-80 loss to the Timberwolves, and threw a heat pad and towel on the court in frustration. However, the star guard will be available for Game 3 on Friday, as Denver will travel to Minnesota looking to avoid a 3-0 deficit.
Gordon registered 20 points (8-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Monday's 106-80 loss to Minnesota in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Gordon played with tons of energy and tried to spark the rest of the team throughout the game, but his efforts were unsuccessful. This game snapped a three-game streak of Gordon not being able to reach double-digit figures in the scoring column, and Gordon needs to remain a valuable offensive alternative for the Nuggets if they want to have a shot at turning the series around, especially given the struggles of both Jamal Murray and Michael Porter.
Jokic amassed 16 points (5-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 16 rebounds, eight assists and one block across 39 minutes during Monday's 106-80 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Jokic can change a game by himself at any point of a contest and is dominant enough to carry Denver to victory on a regular basis, but he hasn't been able to do it in the first two games of the current series. The two-time MVP winner is averaging 27.0 points, 15.0 rebounds and 9.4 assists per game through seven playoff contests. While he remains an absolute stud in fantasy regardless of what happens with the Nuggets as a team, he needs his teammates to take a step forward to avoid an early exit in their quest to win back-to-back NBA titles.
Murray finished with eight points (3-18 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 36 minutes during Monday's 106-80 loss to Minnesota in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Murray has struggled badly in the postseason when it comes to his efficiency despite the fact he had some good moments in the series against the Lakers. However, Monday's game was a new low for him, as he missed 15 of his 18 shots and didn't reach the 10-point plateau for the first time since Feb. 29. Murray needs to bounce back if the Nuggets want to have a shot at turning things around. He's averaging 12.5 points per game while shooting just 28.1 percent from the floor in his first two appearances in the series.
Jackson exited Monday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves with an apparent left ankle injury, Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports reports. Jackson exited the contest with eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, and considering the deficit Denver faced when he left, it seems unlikely that he'll return. He'll be considered day-to-day until the team provides additional details on his status.