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2024 Denver Nuggets Regular Season Overview

Next GameNext Game	11/25/2024 9:00 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	NYK New York Knicks
Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	6th Western Conference
WinsWins	8
LossesLosses	6
PPGPoints Per Game	117.5
PPG AllowedPoints Per Game Allowed	115.6
RPGRebounds Per Game	46
APGAssists Per Game	30.3
Head CoachHead Coach	Michael Malone

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Peyton Watson

DEN Small Forward #8

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Peyton Watson (right adductor strain) is probable for Monday’s game against the Knicks.

Watson suffered the injury during Saturday’s win over the Lakers but did not have to leave the game. The probable tag suggests he’ll be cleared to play against the Knicks, continuing to fill in for the injured Aaron Gordon.
Jamal Murray

DEN Point Guard #27

Jamal Murray logged 30 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Lakers, recording a stat line of 14 points (5-of-12 FGs, 2-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers.

Murray’s shot hasn’t been as accurate as in years past, with the Nuggets guard continuing to shoot below 40% from the field. Over the last week, the improved defensive production has helped compensate for that, with Murray averaging 1.8 steals and 1.8 blocks per game. Given Murray’s career numbers, expecting that production level to hold would be unrealistic. Fantasy managers have to hope he can clean up the field goal percentage or at least get it safely above 40%.
Christian Braun

DEN Shooting Guard #0

Christian Braun made all seven of his shots in Saturday’s win over the Lakers, finishing with 16 points, two rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 31 minutes.

Braun was a perfect 7-of-7 from the field on Saturday, and he’s scored 11 points or more in every game this season. Rostered in 57% of Yahoo leagues, he’s provided 7th-round value over the past two weeks. Braun’s season-long value is even better, with the third-year guard ranked just outside the top 50 in 9-cat formats. Even with Denver playing three games in Week 6, his rostered percentage should increase.
Russell Westbrook

DEN Point Guard #4

Russell Westbrook amassed 14 points (6-of-10 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 24 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Lakers.

Less than a week after he recorded his 200th career triple-double, Westbrook finished three rebounds shy of another in Los Angeles. By now, fantasy managers know what they’ll get from the veteran point guard, who continues to put up quality rebound and assist numbers. The percentages are the issue, but Westbrook shot 60% from the field on Saturday.
Michael Porter Jr.

DEN Small Forward #1

Michael Porter Jr. accumulated 24 points (10-of-15 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and four 3-pointers in 36 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Lakers.

Three Nuggets finished Saturday’s win with double-doubles, with Porter recording his second in three games. Ranked just outside the top 50 in 9-cat formats for the season, MPJ’s lone issue has been the foul line. Porter has made 64.5% of his attempts for the season, and he’s shot 53.3% over the last two weeks. Cleaning up that category gives him a realistic chance of finishing the season as a top-50 player.
Nikola Jokic

DEN Center #15

Nikola Jokic shot 12-of-20 from the field and 7-of-8 from the foul line in Saturday’s win over the Lakers, tallying 34 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block, and three 3-pointers in 37 minutes.

Jokic’s streak of triple-doubles ended on Saturday, but there should be no doubt who the best player in fantasy basketball (and the NBA) is. He finished the rout two assists shy of a sixth straight triple-double and heads into Week 6 as the top-ranked player in fantasy basketball. The Nuggets have asked Jokic to shoulder an even heavier workload, and he’s answered the call. Denver plays three games in Week 6, beginning with the Knicks on Monday.
Jamal Murray

DEN Point Guard #27

Jamal Murray struggled with his shot on Friday but still contributed 14 points (4-of-16 FGs), five rebounds, 11 assists, three blocks and four 3-pointers against Dallas.

After scoring 27 points in their last game, Murray wasn’t able to provide much of an encore in this one. This was one of his lowest-scoring games of the season, though he was able to knock down a clutch triple with 10 seconds left in the game. He also made up for it by doing more playmaking and had his first double digit assist game of the season. Murray is shooting 39.7% from the floor this season, so the poor shooting isn’t new, but the assist and block bonus helped make up for it in this game. Luckily, there next game is a quick turnaround against the Lakers on Saturday. Murray always seems to be at his best against the Lakers, so this is a great chance for him to bounce back.
Peyton Watson

DEN Small Forward #8

Peyton Watson provided solid value on Friday with 15 points (7-of-11 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one 3-pointer against the Mavericks.

Watson hasn’t truly shined as the starter in place of Aaron Gordon, but he has been able to consistently provide numbers. During his seven starts, Watson has averaged 13.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.4 blocks and 1.7 triples per game. That well-rounded production has allowed him to provide top-100 value during that stretch. It’s unclear how much longer Gordon will be sidelined, since the initial diagnosis had him missing “multiple weeks”. Until he’s back, Watson should be streamed with confidence.
Nikola Jokic

DEN Center #15

Nikola Jokic returned to the lineup on Friday and finished with 33 points (13-of-22 FGs), 17 rebounds, 10 assists and two 3-pointers in a 123-120 loss to Dallas.

After missing their last three games, Jokic was back in full force on Friday. He recorded his fifth straight triple-double, and he scored at least 30 points in the final three. He was out of the lineup due to the birth of his son, but his time away from the team didn’t slow him down at all. Denver may not have been able to get the win, but Jokic continues to be the best player in fantasy basketball night in and night out. He’ll look to extend his triple-double streak on the second night of a back-to-back against the Lakers on Saturday.
Nikola Jokic

DEN Center #15

Nikola Jokic (personal reasons) will make his return to the lineup against Dallas on Friday.

Jokic has missed the team’s last three games after welcoming a newborn son on Thursday night. He’ll be back in his usual starting spot on the first night of a back-to-back, which will push Dario Saric back to the bench.

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