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Starting vs. Spurs Rivers will start Tuesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact With Jeff Green (personal) out, Rivers will get the start -- his first since March 10. In his 16 starts, he's averaged 7.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists ion 29.9 minutes.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic has 37 points to lead Nuggets past Pacers 125-118

Nikola Jokic flirted with another triple-double with 37 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists, helping the Denver Nuggets hold off the Indiana Pacers 125-118

MARCH 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Ejected Wednesday Rivers was ejected during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's matchup with the Pacers, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact With just over eight minutes remaining in the game, Rivers received a second technical foul for throwing an elbow at Lance Stephenson and was subsequently ejected, although he never actually made contact with Stephenson. He finished with three points and three rebounds across 19 minutes of action before leaving the game.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic's triple-double lifts Nuggets past Hornets 113-109

Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 19 rebounds and 11 assists for his 19th triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-109

MARCH 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Posts 11 points with second unit Rivers provided 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and one block across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 127-115 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Since returning to the bench, Rivers' numbers have taken a definite hit, averaging only 7.8 points, 3.0 assists and 1.8 rebounds. Although he's one injury away from a starting role, him finding a double-digit scoring total similar to Tuesday's result will be rare in his current spot on the depth chart.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sizzling Celtics race past Nuggets 124-104

The Boston Celtics shot a sizzling 57% in routing the Nuggets 124-104 in Denver

MARCH 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Siakam scores 33 points, Raptors beat the Nuggets 127-115

Pascal Siakam scored 33 points, Scottie Barnes had 25 and the Toronto Raptors pulled away late to beat the Denver Nuggets 127-115 on Saturday night

MARCH 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Jokic dominates Kings as Nuggets win after blowing big lead

Nikola Jokic had 38 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists, and the Denver Nuggets held on after blowing an 18-point lead and beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100

MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores 15 in starting role Rivers ended with 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three steals across 35 minutes during Monday's 131-124 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Rivers joined the starting unit with Will Barton (ankle) unable to play in the contest, and the veteran put together a solid performance that included his highest scoring output since late January. Points had been hard for Rivers to come by of late, as he entered Monday averaging just 4.5 points over 13 contests since the start of February. It's unclear how long Barton will be out, and Rivers could see some additional starts if the shooting guard needs to miss additional contests.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets past Warriors 131-124

Nikola Jokic had his second triple-double in as many nights with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 131-124 win over the short-handed Golden Sta...

MARCH 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Inserted into starting five Rivers will start Monday's game against Golden State.

Impact Rivers will receive an opportunity to start at shooting guard with Will Barton (ankle) ruled out Monday evening. Rivers hasn't done much in the scoring department of late, averaging just 5.1 points over his last 11 contests.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play through illness Rivers (illness) will be available Sunday against the Pelicans.

Impact As expected, Rivers will play through the non-COVID illness Sunday in his return to action after being held out of Friday's win over Houston. The veteran guard has settled into a role of 20-to-25 minutes off the bench on most nights. He can occasionally be a solid DFS play, but Rivers is not a factor in most season-long leagues.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Sunday Rivers (illness) is probable for Sunday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Rivers was unavailable Friday against the Rockets due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll likely return to the court Sunday. He's averaged 8.6 points in 24.4 minutes per game across his last five appearances.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Houston Rivers (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Rivers will be sidelined after he was a late addition to the injury report due to a non-COVID illness. Davon Reed and Jeff Green should see increased playing time against Houston.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Rockets Rivers is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Rivers and Nikola Jokic were late additions to Friday's injury report due to their non-COVID illnesses. Davon Reed and Jeff Green could see additional run if Rivers is held out.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston plays Denver, aims to break road slide

MARCH 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Will play Wednesday Rivers (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Rivers was reportedly dealing with a non-COVID illness ahead of Wednesday night's matchup with Oklahoma City, but it appears he feels good enough to play. He should be available for his usual reserve role in Denver's backcourt, barring any setbacks. Rivers is averaging 6.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 21.2 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Rivers is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Rivers topped 20 minutes of playing time in each of his last four appearances, and he averaged 8.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 25.5 minutes per game during that time. If he's unavailable Wednesday, Davon Reed and Jeff Green should see increased playing time.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denver faces Oklahoma City, seeks 5th straight home win

Denver comes into a matchup against Oklahoma City after winning four straight home games

MARCH 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Active Friday Rivers (hip) is available for Friday's game against Boston.

Impact Rivers was probable ahead of Friday's matchup after missing Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to a hip injury. Monte Morris (concussion) is unavailable, so Rivers could see an uptick in usage.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should play Friday Rivers (hip) is probable for Friday's game against the Celtics, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Rivers sat out Tuesday against the Knicks with the hip injury, but his absence is expected to be limited to one game. The 29-year-old could have an increased role for Denver with Monte Morris (concussion) sitting out Friday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum and Boston face Jokic and the Nuggets

Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic meet in a matchup of two of the NBA's top scorers when Boston and Denver take the court

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Hyland scores 22 points, Nuggets beat Knicks 132-115

Rookie Bones Hyland scored 22 points, Nikola Jokic had 21 and the Denver Nuggets beat New York 132-115, sending the Knicks to a fourth consecutive loss and the 10th in their last 1...

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Out Tuesday Rivers (hip) is out Tuesday against the Knicks, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Rivers will miss his first game since Jan. 21. In his absence, more minutes will be available for Bryn Forbes, Bones Hyland and other guards.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York takes on Denver on 3-game skid

New York is looking to break its three-game slide with a win over Denver

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

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Jokic has 37 points to lead Nuggets past Pacers 125-118

Jokic's triple-double lifts Nuggets past Hornets 113-109

Sizzling Celtics race past Nuggets 124-104

Siakam scores 33 points, Raptors beat the Nuggets 127-115

Jokic dominates Kings as Nuggets win after blowing big lead

Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets past Warriors 131-124

Houston plays Denver, aims to break road slide

Denver faces Oklahoma City, seeks 5th straight home win

Tatum and Boston face Jokic and the Nuggets

Hyland scores 22 points, Nuggets beat Knicks 132-115

New York takes on Denver on 3-game skid