Team Profile
Denver Nuggets
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116.5 4thOffensive Rating
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111.4 13thDefensive Rating
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5.1 6thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game120.9 25th
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Points per game Against118.0 29th
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Rebounds per game47.0 24th
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Assists per game30.7 15th
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (quadriceps) is probable ahead of Friday's matchup with the Spurs. The 25-year-old has only missed one game this season, and with the Nuggets looking to finish atop the Western Conference, he should be on the floor versus San Antonio. Porter has averaged 17.7 points and 10.0 rebounds in three meets against the Spurs during the 2023-24 campaign, making him an ideal option for all DFS contests.
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is probable for Friday's game in San Antonio. He's appeared on the injury report since returning from a seven-game layoff. However, the 27-year-old was available for the Nuggets' previous three contests, most recently amassing 20 points and six assists while going 4-for-6 from deep in Wednesday's much-needed win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Denver needs another victory, so Murray should be ready to produce, keeping him on the radar for DFS managers.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (hip) is anticipated to suit up on Friday versus the Spurs. The multi-time MVP's presence on the injury report was expected, considering he's appeared on it over the last few weeks. But the Nuggets are fighting to keep a grasp on the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference, so head coach Mike Malone can't afford to rest his starters. With that in mind, Jokic had 42 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, and two blocks when these clubs met back on April 2, making it likely he'll see plenty of interest from DFS managers, and rightfully so.
Golden State Warriors power forward/center Dario Saric (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Saric has been a solid bench player for Golden State, but he has missed the last 11 games while dealing with right-knee soreness. The Warriors would benefit from Saric's return since Draymond Green is also questionable for the game, and depth may be weakened. However, it is unlikely Saric will have much of an impact when he does return. Names like Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jonathan Kuminga will have more fantasy value than Saric, and that only increases if Saric misses another game.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (hand) won't play on Wednesday in the rematch with Phoenix. The 35-year-old had a triple-double when these clubs met on Tuesday night. However, Westbrook will join Paul George (knee), James Harden (foot), and Kawhi Leonard (knee) on the shelf for this one. As a result, Ivica Zubac, Amir Coffey, Terance Mann, Bones Hyland, and Norman Powell could easily surpass their usual DFS expectations.