New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets - News - March 30, 2023 | FOX Sports

Bruce Brown - Starting against Suns Brown will start against the Suns on Friday according to Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com.

Impact The Nuggets are missing Nikola Jokic (calf), Jamal Murray (rest), Michael Porter (rest) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (illness), so there is a ton of usage for Brown to soak up. He's been red hot too, averaging 15.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 three-pointers over the past four games.

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DeAndre Jordan - Starting at center Jordan will start at center for Friday's game against the Suns according to Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com.

Impact Nikola Jokic (calf) will miss his second straight contest, but it will be Jordan replacing Thomas Bryant this time around. Jordan hasn't played since March 3, so it will be interesting to see how many minutes he's allotted Friday evening.

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Christian Braun - Gets the starting nod Braun will move into the starting lineup Friday against the Suns, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Reggie Jackson will start alongside Braun in the backcourt with Jamal Murray resting and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope out with an illness. Braun is typically a low-usage defender for the Nuggets, but he's coming off an 11-point outing versus the Pelicans and there are a lot of shots up for grabs Friday night.

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Vlatko Cancar - Cleared to play Cancar (ankle) has been cleared for Friday's game against the Suns.

Impact The Nuggets will be without four starters Friday night, so Cancar could get an opportunity to play after recently falling behind Jeff Green on the depth chart.

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Reggie Jackson - Moves into starting lineup Jackson will move into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Suns according to Vic Lombardi of Altitude TV.

Impact Jackson will be replacing Jamal Murray who is resting on the second leg of the back-to-back. In addition to Murray, the Nuggets will be without Nikola Jokic (calf), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (illness) and Michael Porter (rest). Jackson has not performed well since arriving in Denver, so this will be a big test for the veteran guard.

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Will not play Friday Caldwell-Pope (illness) will not play Friday against the Suns.

Impact Caldwell-Pope will be joined by Nikola Jokic (calf), Jamal Murray (rest) and Michael Porter (rest) on the shelf for Friday's contest. With Denver so shorthanded, we could see a lot of Christian Braun on the wings. Reggie Jackson could find himself back in the rotation as well.

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Michael Porter Jr. - Ruled out Friday Porter (heel injury management) will not play Friday against the Suns.

Impact The Nuggets are going to be very thin with Nikola Jokic (calf), Jamal Murray (rest) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (illness) all sitting out. Aaron Gordon and Bruce Brown will likely see massive usage rate spikes, and Jeff Green could play an expanded role as well.

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