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Jokic posts 15th triple-double of season as Nuggets hold off short-handed Blazers 120-108

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 22 rebounds and 12 assists as the Denver Nuggets held off the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 120-108

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • Associated Press

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FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Peyton Watson - Available off bench Watson (knee) is available for Friday's game versus Portland.

Impact Watson was carrying a probable tag due to a contusion prior to this update. He started in Wednesday's loss to the Thunder and put up nine points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 21 minutes, but he'll return to the second unit with Nikola Jokic returning from a one-game absence.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Murray - Cleared to play Friday Murray (knee) will play in Friday's game against Portland.

Impact No surprise here, as Murray was previously considered probable with a minor contusion. There's no word of any restrictions ahead of tipoff. Murray averaged 23.6 points, 6.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.2 three-pointers in January.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic - Will play Friday Jokic (back) will play in Friday's game against Portland.

Impact Jokic made it through warmups without any setbacks and is set to return from a one-game absence. With Jokic back in the mix, this means Peyton Watson will likely move back to the second unit for Denver.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Strawther - Active for Friday Strawther (knee) will be available for Friday's game against Portland, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Strawther has been sidelined for multiple weeks, and despite his availability, he's unlikely to see the floor Friday. A stint in the G League could be on the table.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic - Expected to play Jokic (back) is expected to be available for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact Jokic has not officially been cleared, but things appear to be trending in that direction. Final confirmation should come closer to game time.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kia MVP Ladder: Nikola Jokic leaps to No. 1 as injury sacks Joel Embiid Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rise while Joel Embiid's Kia MVP case teeters on the edge because of injury.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • NBA.COM

Julian Strawther - Questionable for Friday Strawther (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Strawther has been unavailable since early January due to a right knee contusion and sprain, but it's encouraging that he's considered questionable for Friday's matchup rather than being immediately ruled out. Even if he's able to suit up against Portland, it wouldn't be surprising to see him face a significant minutes restriction.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson - Likely to suit up Friday Watson is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to a left knee contusion.

Impact Watson assumedly bruised his knee in Wednesday's loss to the Thunder but isn't expected to miss Friday's contest. If Nikola Jokic (back) is ruled out yet again, Watson could remain in Denver's starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Murray - Expected to play against Portland Murray is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to a left knee contusion.

Impact It's unclear when Murray suffered his knee injury, but it isn't expected to keep him out of Friday's contest. If Nikola Jokic (back) is ruled out, Murray will likely be relied upon to carry more of the offensive load.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic - Questionable for Friday Jokic (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Jokic is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to lower back pain. If the superstar center is ruled out against Portland, Peyton Watson and DeAndre Jordan will likely continue to receive increased playing time.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Games without Nikola Jokic are rare. Denver Nuggets frontcourt can learn from them Peyton Watson learns from a rare start, Aaron Gordon plays heavy minutes at center and more takeaways from the Nuggets’ second game this sea...

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • DENVERPOST.COM

Three Takeaways From the OKC Thunder's Late-Game Win Over Denver Nuggets Another strong showing from Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paired with an impressive outing from Vasilije Micic and a bounce-bac...

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Peyton Watson - Scores nine points in spot start Watson totaled nine points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 105-100 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Watson got the starting nod after Nikola Jokic was ruled out due to a back concern. Despite the promotion, Watson saw just 21 minutes of playing time, basically mirroring what he has been playing for the past three weeks. While he is unlikely to make too much noise when it comes to fantasy this season, he is a name to watch should he ever carve out a consistent role for himself.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Holiday - Back in rotation Wednesday Holiday accumulated five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, one block and one steal over 11 minutes during Wednesday's 105-100 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Holiday moved back into the rotation, seeing action for just the second time in the past six games. The veteran provides the Nuggets with a useable depth piece, although his days of being fantasy-relevant are now well behind him. There is no reason to consider him, even in deeper formats.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Braun - Pops for 10 points in loss Braun contributed 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 105-100 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Braun scored double-digits for the first time in more than two weeks, continuing his lean spell of late. He has played fewer than 20 minutes in 10 of the past 11 games, failing to take his performances to the next level. He is now outside the top 300 for the season and can be safely left on waiver wires in all competitive leagues.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets battle Thunder to the end without Nikola Jokic, but poor shooting proves costly as OKC prevails OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Yes, the Nuggets missed Nikola Jokic. But they missed shots even more. In a contest between shorthanded contenders th...

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tops 30 again as Thunder edge Nuggets Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points to lift the host Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-100 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.The Nu...

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM