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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray held to 12 points in Game 6 loss
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 7:22 PM
Jamal Murray totaled 12 points (4-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, four assists and one block in the loss to the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Analysis: Murray struggled on Thursday on both ends of the floor. On offense, the length of Jaden McDaniels sure had an impact, as the veteran point guard had more missed shots than total points. He was also attacked as a one-on-one defender repeatedly down the stretch, ultimately allowing some key Minnesota baskets to close the game. While Murray had a tough time finding his rhythm throughout the series, he had a phenomenal regular season, averaging 25.4 points, 7.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.3 three-pointers, which were all career bests. He turned in one of his better fantasy seasons and should be able to perform at a high level again next season. |
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Cameron Johnson Cameron Johnson tallies 27 points, five triples
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 7:12 PM
Cameron Johnson added 27 points (8-of-15 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and five three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Johnson rose to the occasion on Thursday, logging one of his best performances of the season. Despite the loss, he drained half of his 10 three-point attempts, nearly pulled down double-digit rebounds, and finished as one of Denver's most reliable scoring options on the evening. Johnson came into the season with some expectations to serve as the missing piece for the Nuggets, who acquired him via trade during the offseason. His production fluctuated throughout the season, and he ultimately averaged just 12.2 points overall, his lowest since his sophomore season. A more effective season and better fantasy production should be expected in Year 2 with the Nuggets next season. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? posts 28/9/10 line in loss to Wolves
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 7:03 PM
Nikola Joki? finished Thursday's loss to the Timberwolves with 28 points (11-of-19 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Joki? logged another impressive stat line in Thursday's loss, impacting the game as a scorer, facilitator, and rebounder. He shot the ball efficiently overall despite not finding his touch from beyond the arc. Yet, his contributions weren't enough to keep Denver from another early playoff exit. The Nuggets have not been back to the Western Conference Finals since their championship-winning 2021-22 season. Regardless of what roster construction occurs over the offseason, Joki? should be back and will have a chance to finish as one of the best fantasy players. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (calf) ruled out Thursday vs. MIN
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:34 PM
Anthony Slater
Aaron Gordon (calf) will not play against the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Analysis: For the third time in this series, the Nuggets will be without their starting power forward. The versatile two-way forward has struggled with injuries throughout his 12th NBA season, and has played in only three of the five playoff games so far, averaging 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Without Gordon, Spencer Jones should fill in again as the fifth starter. Jones scored 20 points and made four three-pointers in Denver's Game 5 victory. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (calf) questionable for Game 6
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 11:59 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon (calf) is questionable for Thursday's Game 6 against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Gordon did not play in Denver's Game 5 victory on Monday, resulting in a move into the starting lineup for Spencer Jones. Shooting 4-of-5 from beyond the arc, Jones tallied 20 points, three steals and three blocked shots to help the Nuggets keep their season alive. He'll get another start if Gordon remains out for another game. |
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Peyton Watson Peyton Watson (hamstring) remains out for Game 6
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 11:55 AM
NBA Injury Report
Peyton Watson (hamstring) is out for Thursday's Game 6 against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Due to a strained right hamstring, Watson has not appeared in a game since April 1. That will remain the case for Game 6, resulting in more minutes for fellow reserves Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray has 24 points in Game 5 win Monday
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 3:08 AM
Jamal Murray had 24 points (9-of-23 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, four steals and two three-pointers in Monday's Game 5 win over the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Murray and the Nuggets lost the second half of Game 4 by 20 points even with the Timberwolves missing multiple starters. Denver was able to turn the page in Game 5. Murray had 24 points, seven assists and four steals in the win. The Nuggets will have to win Game 6 on the road to keep their season alive on Thursday. |
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Nikola Jokic Joki? has triple-double as Nuggets force Game 6
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 3:03 AM
Nikola Joki? had 27 points (9-of-15 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), 12 rebounds, 16 assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in the Nuggets' 125-113 victory over the Timberwolves in Game 5 on Monday.
Analysis: With their backs against the wall facing elimination at home in Game 5, the Nuggets finally punched back in this series. Joki? bounced back after a rough second half in Game 4 to record a triple-double with 27 points as Denver took Game 5 by 12 points. Joki? and the Nuggets will have their work cut out for them on the road in Game 6 on Thursday. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (calf) out for Game 5 Monday
Mon, Apr 27, 2026, 3:36 PM
Aaron Gordon (calf) is out for Game 5 against the Timberwolves on Monday.
Analysis: Gordon played 23 minutes in Saturday's Game 4 loss to the Timberwolves before heading to the locker room in the third quarter. Despite the Nuggets saying he was available, Gordon didn't return to the court. Now he's been ruled out for Game 5. Expect Spencer Jones to start in his place. |
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Peyton Watson Peyton Watson (hamstring) remains out for Game 5
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 1:23 PM
NBA Injury Report
Peyton Watson (hamstring) is out for Monday's Game 5 against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Watson has yet to play in a game this series, and that won't change on Monday. With Aaron Gordon (calf) questionable, the Nuggets will continue to rely more on Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown. Denver needs a win to extend the series, which Minnesota leads three games to one. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (calf) questionable for Game 5
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 1:18 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon (calf) is questionable for Monday's Game 5 against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Gordon, who played 23 minutes in Game 3, did not return after a third-quarter trip to the locker room despite the Nuggets saying that he was available. With the Nuggets' backs against the wall, it would be unsurprising if he gave it a go on Monday. If Gordon can't play, Spencer Jones is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup, but he offers little value on the offensive end. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray hits three triples, scores 30 points
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 5:42 PM
Jamal Murray amassed 30 points (10-of-25 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, one block and three three-pointers in Saturday's Game 4 loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Like Nikola Joki?, Game 4 was a tale of two halves for Murray. He shot 5-of-14 from the field in the second half, and the Nuggets were outscored 62-42. Due to Saturday's defeat, the Nuggets' season will be on the line when they host Game 5 on Monday. Given how shorthanded the Timberwolves will be, that sets up to be a big night for Murray. That said, many likely assumed Murray would go off in the second half after the Timberwolves lost Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo on Saturday. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? goes silent in second half, ejected
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 5:42 PM
Nikola Joki? finished Saturday's Game 4 win over the Timberwolves with 24 points (8-of-22 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), 15 rebounds, nine assists, three steals and one blocked shot.
Analysis: While Joki? finished Game 4 with a solid stat line, he did most of his damage before halftime. In the second half, the three-time league MVP shot 1-of-10 from the field as the Nuggets fell to a Timberwolves team that did not have Anthony Edwards or Donte DiVincenzo. And things would get worse for Joki?, as he was ejected in the final seconds for sparking an altercation due to his displeasure with Minnesota's Jaden McDaniels converting a layup instead of running out the clock. No punches were thrown, and the Nuggets will hope that bodes well for Joki?'s availability for Game 5 on Monday. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (calf) plays 23 minutes in return
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 5:41 PM
Vinny Benedetto
Aaron Gordon (calf) recorded nine points (4-of-11 FGs), one rebound, one block and one three-pointer in Saturday's Game 4 loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Back in action after a one-game absence, Gordon was placed in the starting lineup immediately. While he did play 23 minutes, the veteran forward did not appear to be himself. While the Nuggets said Gordon was available to return after a trip to the locker room during the third quarter, he did not. After the game, Nuggets head coach David Adelman said he believed it would be âunfairâ to leave Gordon in. The Nuggets host Game 5 on Monday, and Spencer Jones (four rebounds, one steal and two blocks) may have to return to the starting lineup if Gordon can't go. |
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Aaron Gordon Report: Aaron Gordon (calf) to play in Game 4
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 1:39 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Aaron Gordon will play in Saturday's Game 4 against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Gordon is back after sitting out the Nuggets' Game 3 loss on Thursday night. How much he'll play is unknown, but Gordon's return means fewer minutes for spot starter Spencer Jones. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (calf) questionable for Game 4
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 3:06 PM
Aaron Gordon (calf) is questionable for Saturday's Game 4 against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Gordon had eight points in 37 minutes in Game 2, but missed Game 3 with a calf injury. Spencer Jones started, but had just six points in Game 3. If Gordon is out again, Jones would be a candidate for another spot start. Gordon remains questionable for Game 4 on Saturday. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray held to 16 points in loss to MIN
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 6:37 PM
Jamal Murray finished with 16 points (5-of-17 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), three rebounds and four assists in Thursday's loss.
Analysis: Murray had by far his worst game of the series on Thursday. He struggled with the length of Minnesota's Jaden McDaniels throughout the contest and failed to generate many clean looks. Murray didn't convert any of his three-point attempts in Game 3, and in addition to his scoring struggles, produced only four assists. Denver's offense couldn't figure out Minnesota's defense in Game 3, and it'll need to be much better on Saturday. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? has 27 pts, 15 rebs in Game 3 loss
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 6:36 PM
Nikola Joki? totaled 27 points (7-of-26 FGs, 11-of-11 FTs), 15 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Joki? missed 19 shots on Thursday and made more free throws than field goals. His struggles contributed to Denver's offensive inefficiency as a group. Still, he was the team's leading scorer by a wide margin, and his three assists told the story of how unimpactful his supporting cast was on offense. Joki? has shot 40.0 percent or worse in the two losses in this opening-round series; he'll likely need to turn things around offensively for Denver to avoid dropping a third straight game on Saturday. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (calf) ruled out for Game 3 vs. MIN
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 11:59 AM
Chris Haynes
Aaron Gordon (calf) will miss Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: After previously being downgraded from probable to questionable, Gordon is now ruled out of Thursday's contest. Without him, the Nuggets lose arguably their best defender and one of their more versatile offensive weapons as they look to rebound from a Game 3 loss. Bruce Brown could be a player who sees more minutes in Gordon's absence. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (calf) downgraded to questionable
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 9:00 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon (calf) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Gordon's status doesn't bode well for his availability in Game 3. If AG is unable to go, Bruce Brown could see some additional run off the bench in a crucial Game 3. |
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