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Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) won't play on Sunday against Boston. The veteran has been bothered by a calf injury this season. However, he has a sprained ankle, so his next chance to suit up again will be on Wednesday versus the Sacramento Kings. Without Gordon, Russell Westbrook, averaging 14.2 points, 7.0 assists, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 27 starts, should fill the hole in the lineup. But even if Zeke Nnaji (ankle) draws the start, if he's available, Westbrook should still benefit.

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) will play in Friday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. He is ready to suit up for the second leg of a back-to-back, despite having logged 40 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday while managing inflammation in his left knee. Murray is listed regularly on the injury report with the ailment, but he has put together a very impressive run of performances. He has averaged 24.1 points for February with 51.5 percent shooting from three-point range.

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (ankle) will not take the court on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. He sprained his left ankle in Thursday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks and has been ruled out for Friday's contest after initially landing on the injury report with a questionable tag. Zeke Nnaji and Julian Strawther will be in line for more minutes with Gordon absent from the lineup. Gordon's first chance to return will be on Sunday in a big matchup against the Boston Celtics.

Denver Nuggets guardJamal Murray(knee) is probable for Friday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons. Fantasy managers are used to seeing Murray's name on the injury report as he has been dealing with inflammation in his left knee. However, it appears the 28-year-old will likely be good to go for Friday's contest. Murray finished with 20 points, three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 40 minutes on Thursday against Milwaukee. As always, if available, Murray is a must-start for fantasy managers.

Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazettereports that Denver Nuggets forwardAaron Gordon(calf) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons. Gordon is on the injury report due to a left ankle sprain, a new setback for the 29-year-old forward. He posted nine points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 33 minutes of work in Thursday's 121-112 loss to Milwaukee. If Gordon is out of action against the Pistons, Zeke Nnaji and Julian Strawther will likely see more minutes on the floor.