Denver Nuggets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (foot) has been cleared to play on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Initially, there was some uncertainty regarding Braun when the team listed him on the injury report due to a left foot strain. However, Denver has now upgraded Braun's status from probable to available. The Nuggets have received some really efficient performances from Braun throughout the month, as he has averaged 15.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists while shooting 56.3 percent from the field, including 47.7 percent from three-point land.

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) will suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. He is ready to return from a one-game absence after initially carrying a questionable tag on the injury report. Peyton Watson, who tallied 24 points in 39 minutes on Monday against the Chicago Bulls, will have to settle for a smaller role in the rotation due to Gordon's return. Although Gordon has been bothered by calf and ankle injuries, his recent performances have been outstanding, as the 29-year-old has averaged 23.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists over his last five appearances.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was initially uncertain for the game due to a low back strain, but Denver has upgraded Porter Jr.'s status from questionable to available. Porter Jr. has struggled with his shooting this month, finishing a disappointing 1-for-10 from beyond the arc on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. On Wednesday, he has an opportunity to get back on track against a Bucks team missing Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) and Damian Lillard (calf).