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Streaking Trail Blazers out to test hot Nuggets Three weeks ago, hosting Portland for two games seemed like sure wins for the Denver Nuggets.But the Trail Blazers’ recent surge has made th...
Aaron Gordon - Likely to play Monday Gordon (calf) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact The Nuggets continue to manage Gordon's playing time due to a right calf injury, though he is expected to suit up Monday. The veteran forward has started in each of his last six appearances, averaging 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists across 28.3 minutes per contest.
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Jamal Murray - Probable for Monday Murray (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Portland.
Impact Murray is expected to suit up Monday while he deals with left knee inflammation. In the unlikely event that the 27-year-old is sidelined, Jalen Pickett and Christian Braun will likely see an uptick in playing time. Over his last five outings, Murray has averaged 22.2 points, 7.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 36.4 minutes per contest.
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Michael Porter Jr. - Iffy for Monday Porter (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Portland.
Impact Porter is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to left hamstring tightness. If the 26-year-old remains on the shelf, Julian Strawther and Hunter Tyson are candidates to receive an uptick in playing time.
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Bol Bol - Pops for season-high 19 points Bol amassed a season-high 19 points (8-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal in 33 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 122-105 loss to the Nug...
Impact After not playing more than 12 minutes in any of his appearances this season prior to February, Bol has suddenly gotten a longer look with Kevin Durant (ankle) sidelined and has taken advantage, scoring in double digits in back-to-back games while recording 10 rebounds, seven blocks and five three-pointers. The 25-year-old big is still behind Nick Richards and Mason Plumlee on the Phoenix depth chart at center, but Bol's rim protection could earn him a consistent spot in the frontcourt rotation even after Durant returns.
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Tyus Jones - Double-double against Denver Jones closed with 15 points (6-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt), three rebounds and 10 assists across 29 minutes during Saturday's 122-105 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact The double-double was the fifth of the season for Jones, and his first since Dec. 13. The 28-year-old guard has seen increased usage of late with both Kevin Durant (ankle) and Bradley Beal (toe) on the shelf, scoring in double digits in three straight games and averaging 13.7 points, 6.3 assists, 3.0 boards and 3.0 threes over that stretch despite shooting just 35.9 percent from the floor.
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Devin Booker - Leading scorer in loss Booker produced 24 points (8-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes during Saturday's 122-105 loss to Denver.
Impact With Kevin Durant (ankle) and Bradley Beal (toe) both sidelined Saturday, Booker led the Suns in scoring but had trouble getting his shot off against extra defensive attention. The 28-year-old guard has topped 20 points in seven of the last eight games, averaging 30.8 points, 6.6 assists, 4.8 boards and 2.9 threes over that stretch, and his usage should remain elevated until his star teammates get healthy.
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