FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
DENVER NUGGETS 19-6 · 2ND IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
19-6 · 2ND IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Nuggets use two-man game to rally, sweep Trail Blazers in weekend pair at Ball Arena DENVER - The ever-dangerous Nikola Jokic rest minutes were looming. So Jamal Murray made the most of the minutes he had left with his partne...
Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers Full Game Highlights 🎥
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Late run lifts Nuggets past Blazers Nikola Jokic scored 29 points, Jamal Murray had 21 points and 10 assists, and the host Denver Nuggets used a big surge in the fourth quarter...
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Expects to be fine Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) said after Sunday's win over Portland that he thinks he's fine, Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports reports.
Impact Caldwell-Pope went to the locker room late in Sunday's victory, but he doesn't think his hamstring injury is anything more than a cramp. Since the Nuggets have several days off before facing the Lakers on Thursday, it wouldn't be surprising to see Caldwell-Pope appear in that matchup.
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jokic and Murray lead Denver's comeback as Nuggets beat Blazers 112-103 for weekend sweep of rivals Nikola Jokic scored 29 points, Jamal Murray added 21 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets rallied past the short-handed but spirited...
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
Jokic and Murray lead Denver's comeback as Nuggets beat Blazers 112-103 for weekend sweep of rivals
Nikola Jokic scored 29 points, Jamal Murray added 21 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets rallied past the short-handed but spirited Portland Trail Blazers 112-103FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • Associated Press
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Severity of injury unclear Coach Michael Malone said after Sunday's win over the Trail Blazers that he doesn't yet know the severity of Caldwell-Pope's hamstring injury, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette...
Impact Caldwell-Pope unsurprisingly didn't return to Sunday's matchup after heading to the locker room in the closing minutes, and it's also not very surprising that Malone didn't have a postgame update given how late the guard exited the contest. However, the Nuggets have several days off before facing the Lakers on Thursday. If Caldwell-Pope is forced to miss additional time, Christian Braun and Justin Holiday could see increased roles for the Nuggets.
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Heads to locker room Caldwell-Pope went to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to an apparent right hamstring injury, Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports re...
Impact Caldwell-Pope exited Sunday's game with just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and was holding his right hamstring as he headed to the locker room. Prior to his departure, he logged 11 points (3-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and a steal in 31 minutes. Given his late departure, it seems unlikely that he'll return, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Thursday against the Lakers.
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Collin Gillespie - Available vs. Portland Gillespie (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact Gillespie was a late addition to the Nuggets' injury report Sunday but will be able to suit up despite his right ankle sprain. However, he's unlikely to see much playing time.
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Peyton Watson - Available Sunday Watson (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact Watson held a probable tag ahead of Sunday's bout with the Blazers due to a left knee contusion, but he will be able to play through it. Watson has provided a lift for the Nuggets off the bench of late and has logged 20-plus minutes in each of their last five games.
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Officially cleared to play Caldwell-Pope (finger) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact Caldwell-Pope sustained a dislocated right finger Friday against the Trail Blazers but was considered probable ahead of Sunday's rematch. He's scored in double figures in his last three appearances, averaging 13.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 34.7 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Collin Gillespie - Added to injury report Gillespie is probable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a right ankle sprain.
Impact Gillespie was added to the Nuggets' injury report a few hours before Sunday's tipoff, but he'll likely be able to suit up despite his ankle injury. However, his status shouldn't significantly impact the rotation.
FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Blazers get quick rematch with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets The Portland Trail Blazers, young and short-handed, still put up a fight on the road in a losing cause against the Denver Nuggets on Friday...
FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Julian Strawther - Sent to G League Strawther was assigned to the Nuggets G League affiliate Grand Rapids Gold on Saturday, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Impact After missing nearly a month of action with a sprained and bruised right knee, Strawther was finally cleared for action Friday. While it's unclear how long he'll be with the Gold, it's likely to be multiple games as he works his way back into game shape.
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Peyton Watson - Back on injury report Watson (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against Portland.
Impact Watson also carried a probable designation into Friday's contest, so his appearance on the injury report isn't a big surprise. The team should have official word on his status closer to tipoff.
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Should go vs. Blazers Caldwell-Pope (finger) is officially probable for Sunday's game against Portland.
Impact Caldwell-Pope suffered a dislocated right pinky finger during Friday night's contest, but it doesn't look as though the injury will force him to miss any additional time. He'll likely test the finger in warmups before the team makes a final decision on his availability.
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trailblazers Full Game Highlights 🎥
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Peyton Watson - Provides spark off bench Watson finished Friday's 120-108 victory over the Trail Blazers with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one block across 22 minutes.
Impact Watson delivered a strong effort, providing 10 of his 14 points in the final stanza, including two big 3-pointers that helped to put the game away. Watson was initially listed questionable with a knee contusion, but he showed no ill effects from the injury. The UCLA product's fantasy utility is still quite limited, but he's one injury away from increased volume.
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Dislocates pinkie Friday Caldwell-Pope (finger) registered 16 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block in 34 minutes during Friday's 120-108 victory over Portland. He exited...
Impact Caldwell-Pope posted his ninth game of the season with 15-plus points, fueled by his second largest free-throw volume of the season. Caldwell-Pope dislocated his pinkie while attempting to block a shot, and while it is his shooting hand, Benedetto notes that there is no break or ligament tear. Caldwell-Pope's stifling defense would be missed if he is unable to take the court Sunday versus Portland, but during Friday's postgame session he anticipated being ready for the rematch.
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Flirts with triple-double in win Murray ended Friday's 120-108 win over the Trail Blazers with 13 points (5-21 FG, 3-15 3Pt), nine rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks over 33 minutes.
Impact One more rebound from Murray would have given the Nuggets teo triple-double performances against the Nuggets, as Nikola Jokic hit the mark with a massive 27/22/12 line. Murray has played through the week with minor concussion symptoms, and while his conversion rate has taken a tumble, his shot volume is high enough for him to come away with a solid scoring total. His shooting was particularly bad beyond the arc in Friday's game, making only three of 15 attempts from long range.
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jokic - Logs 15th triple-double of season Jokic ended Friday's 120-108 victory over the Trail Blazers with 27 points (11-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 22 rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes.
Impact Jokic took the night off Wednesday against the Thunder, and the extra day of rest seemed to work wonders as the All-Star turned in a brilliant effort against the Trail Blazers. His 22 rebounds marked a season high as well as his 11th consecutive game with double-digit rebounds.
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Denver puts home win streak on the line against Portland
Denver will try to keep its six-game home win streak alive when the Nuggets play PortlandFEBRUARY 3, 2024 • Associated Press
Nikola Jokic's triple-double sends Nuggets past Blazers Nikola Jokic had 27 points, a season-high 22 rebounds and 12 assists as the host Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on F...
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Nikola Jokic dominates after missing previous game, Nuggets take first of pair from Trail Blazers DENVER - Nikola Jokic’s day off worked wonders. After missing just his second game this season in a loss at Oklahoma City, Jokic returned wi...
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Nikola Jokic dominates after missing previous game, Nuggets take first of pair from Trail Blazers DENVER - Nikola Jokic’s day off worked wonders. After missing just his second game this season in a loss at Oklahoma City, Jokic returned wi...
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
