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 guard Jamal Murray (ankle) remains out for Wednesday's matchup with Phoenix. This will be there veteran's third consecutive absence after tweaking his ankle during a recent meeting with the New York Knicks. With that said, his next chance to return will be Friday against Minnesota. However, Reggie Jackson, coming off a 15-point performance on Monday versus Memphis, will remain a worthwhile DFS option.
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Suns. The Canadian star has sat out two games with a knee issue and might have to miss three games on the bounce for the first time since an 11-game absence in November. Reggie Jackson has filled the shoes of Murray well, averaging 19.0 points, 6.5 assists, and 1.5 steals over the past two games in the starting unit. Only Detroit gives up more points per 48 minutes to point guards than Phoenix, so we should see another good performance from Jackson if Murray can't return on Wednesday.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (back, hip) is probable for Wednesday's big Western Conference clash against Phoenix. The reigning Finals MVP is dealing with a couple of health issues right now, and he missed one game last week, but Jokic is trending toward playing on Wednesday. Jokic has averaged a triple-double against the Suns this season and is currently enjoying his second-best scoring month of the campaign. The Serbian superstar has produced 27.8 points in 11 March outings, along with 12.2 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 1.5 steals.
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook (hand) is available Monday, three weeks after having hand surgery. The former MVP was recovering from a fractured hand suffered on March 1st in a matchup against Washington. Westbrook has been one of the most productive bench players in the league this season, putting up 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. While Westbrook was out, the Clippers posted a 6-6 record. In his return against the Pacers, the 35-year-old shouldn't face any minute restrictions.
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (illness) will play on Monday against the Grizzlies. He was on the injury report because of a non-COVID-illness. However, Porter is good to go. The 25-year-old scored only 12 points in Saturday's win over the Trail Blazers. While there's a chance he'll bounce back, he may spend more time on the bench if the Nuggets build a commanding lead over the shorthanded Grizzlies.