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72-20|L10: 8-2
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59-34|L10: 6-4
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DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
13 days ago
Despite early foul trouble, Gordon finished Game 1 with a solid stat line. And his time on the bench during the second quarter factored into the Nuggets taking home the victory. During that period, Denver received notable contributions from Tim Hardaway Jr. (7/3/1/1/1 with one three-pointer) and Bruce Brown (8/7/3/5 with one three-pointer), while Jamal Murray scored eight of his game-high 30 points. Gordon and the Nuggets will look to defend home court in Game 2 on Monday.
Source: The Athletic
DEN • Center • #15
13 days ago
Jokić led the NBA in triple-doubles during the regular season, so it’s unsurprising that he got his 2026 playoffs with another. Shooting 9-of-12 from inside the arc, the lone negative for the three-time league MVP was the five turnovers. Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert deserves some credit for the job he did defensively, but no one would be surprised if Jokić produced a more efficient stat line in Game 2 on Monday.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
13 days ago
Murray was ice-cold from beyond the arc in Game 1, missing all eight of his attempts. However, he shot 50 percent from the field and was a frequent visitor to the foul line. The Nuggets guard made all 16 of his attempts at the line, resulting in a 30-point game in Saturday’s series opener. Denver will host Game 2 on Monday at 10:30 PM Eastern on NBA and Peacock.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
13 days ago
Jones was initially listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, but has since been ruled in for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Saturday. The 24-year-old forward averaged 22.1 minutes per game this year, but hasn’t played since March 29. Jones figures to play rotation minutes off the bench, though teams have been known to play their starters heavy minutes in the playoffs.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
14 days ago
Unlike teammate Peyton Watson, Jones has a chance to play through his hamstring injury in Game 1. The second-year forward started over half of his 64 regular-season appearances and averaged 22.1 minutes per game. If he plays, he’ll likely come off the bench for a Nuggets team that is closer to full strength in terms of health. Jones hasn’t played since March 29 against the Warriors.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
14 days ago
Watson missed 28 of Denver’s 82 regular-season games this season and will miss its first playoff game on Saturday. When healthy this season, the fourth-year wing took a major leap in production, averaging 14.6 points per game on 41.1 percent three-point shooting. The Nuggets will miss his two-way ability in Game 1; his status moving forward will be worth monitoring.
DEN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
19 days ago
Strawther had almost a repeat performance of his game in the win over the Thunder on Friday. The 23-year-old small forward started, led the Nuggets with 34 minutes, dropped 20 points and hit four three-pointers. Sound familiar? Strawther is likely to be just a depth option as the Nuggets head into the playoffs.
DEN • Center • #15
19 days ago
Jokić finished the regular season averaging 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.7 assists as he became the first player in league history to lead the league in rebounds and assists in the same season. The 31-year-old center only played 18 minutes, but still had 23 points and eight rebounds in the win over the Spurs. The Nuggets head into the playoffs as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
OKC • Center • #15
19 days ago
Carlson got a second straight start, and he was incredibly productive in both. He contributed 49 points, 22 rebounds, six blocks and eight triples as a starter over the last two games. Carlson is on a two-way deal, and he spent most of the season in the G League. With Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein both healthy, Carlson won’t see the floor much outside of blowouts during the playoffs.
OKC • Guard • #44
19 days ago
Topić got his second straight start, which allowed him to record his second straight double-double. Having been diagnosed with cancer in October, Topić miraculously made his NBA debut in February, but he played a limited role up until the last two games. He still has plenty of upside, and he’ll likely be in the rotation for OKC next season. However, he won’t see the floor much during the playoffs.
OKC • • #
19 days ago
Sandfort signed a two-way deal with OKC in March, and this was just his fourth appearance. The Thunder already clinched the best record in the league, which led to him playing 28 minutes for a second straight game. He had a monster performance off the bench in this game, but he likely won’t see the floor during the playoffs. Still, it was an impressive performance, and he’ll certainly be kept around the organization.
DEN • Center • #15
19 days ago
Jokić will suit up, but he will only played a limited role to ensure he meets the 65-game requirement to be eligible for postseason awards. Jonas Valanciunas started at center on Friday and should play significant role in this game.
Source: Jared Weiss
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
20 days ago
Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams and Joe remain out for Oklahoma City’s final regular-season game, as the outcome will not affect playoff seeding. Nikola Topić started at point guard on Friday and played 39 minutes; he’ll likely take on a similar workload on Sunday. Brooks Barnhizer and Payton Sandfort played significant minutes off the bench against the Nuggets and will remain in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #22
20 days ago
With nothing on the line in Sunday’s game, the Thunder are once again resting their rotation player of note, save Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Jared McCain. Dort only played 20 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Nuggets; look for him to take on a similar workload on Sunday. Wiggins, McCain and Nikola Topić should remain in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
20 days ago
With the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference secured earlier this week, the Thunder’s priority has been getting their rotation players to full strength. No Holmgren, Hartenstein or JayWill means that Branden Carlson and Kenrich Williams will play significant minutes on Sunday, as was the case in Friday’s loss to the Nuggets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
20 days ago
Gordon and Hardaway getting additional recovery time ahead of the playoffs is far more impactful on the Nuggets’ rotation than Jones’ continued absence with a strained hamstring. David Roddy, who scored 21 points off the bench in Friday’s win over the Thunder, should once again play extended minutes, potentially as a starter to fill the void left by Hardaway.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
20 days ago
Murray, Braun and Johnson will remain out for Sunday’s regular-season finale. Tyus Jones, Bruce Brown and Julian Strawther started Friday’s win over the Thunder, and all should get another start on Sunday. For those in active leagues who need scoring, Strawther may be the best option to slot into fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
20 days ago
Jokić needs to play at least 15 minutes in Sunday’s game to be eligible for postseason awards. So, even with the questionable tag, fantasy managers in active leagues should assume that the three-time MVP will play. However, don’t expect Jokić to play starters’ minutes since the Nuggets other key contributors all sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center • #15
21 days ago
Carlson has appeared in 72 games over the last two seasons with the Thunder, but hasn’t distinguished himself very much in his 9.1 minutes per game. That changed on Friday as he played 37 minutes and had a great game against the Nuggets. Carlson had 23 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. He’s still buried on the depth chart when the Thunder’s regulars are healthy and active.
DEN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
21 days ago
Strawther moved into the starting lineup along with the other reserves and had a pretty good game against the Thunder on Friday. The 23-year-old shooting guard had 22 points and four three-pointers. Strawther led the Nuggets with 34 minutes and could see a similar workload in the season finale against the Spurs on Sunday.
DEN • Center • #17
21 days ago
The Nuggets’ backups beat the Thunder’s backups and Valančiūnas led the way with a monster game down low. The 33-year-old center has shown over the past two seasons that he can put up great fantasy games when given the opportunity. Valančiūnas can be considered a league-winner in currently active fantasy leagues.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
21 days ago
Jones will miss a fifth consecutive game as he continues to recover from a strained right hamstring. Given the number of names on the Nuggets’ injury report, Zeke Nnaji may find himself playing rotation minutes on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
21 days ago
Absent from the initial report released by the Nuggets, Johnson is now questionable for injury management reasons. If he does not play against the Thunder, Tim Hardaway Jr. stands to benefit the most among the available reserves.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
21 days ago
With the Thunder sitting out most of their players, the Nuggets could follow suit on Friday. Denver still has work to do to lock up the No. 3 seed in the West, however, as they lead the Lakers by one game. If Braun doesn’t play, Bruce Brown would take on a more prominent role, possibly as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #22
22 days ago
Wallace and Mitchell are a couple of Oklahoma City’s rotation players who won’t play against the Nuggets on Friday. Several starters have also been ruled out, leaving the Thunder with limited depth. They locked up the top overall seed on Wednesday and will have homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #55
22 days ago
Hartenstein and Joe are among the several Thunder players who have been ruled out of Friday’s matchup with the Nuggets. OKC officially clinched homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs after defeating the Clippers on Wednesday. Friday’s game, however, could affect the Nuggets’ standing in the Western Conference standings.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
22 days ago
Williams and Caruso are several key Thunder players who will miss Friday’s game, as the Thunder have officially clinched homecourt advantage throughout the postseason. The roster runs deep; guys like Aaron Wiggins and Jared McCain could see an increased workload against Denver.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
22 days ago
Gilgeous-Alexander and Holmgren are two of several OKC starters who have already been ruled out of Friday’s contest. The Thunder just came off a back-to-back in Los Angeles, in which both SGA and Holmgren finished with a double-double against the Clippers. They have secured the first seed in the Western Conference playoffs and will have homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
22 days ago
Murray is one of several key Nuggets starters to show up on Thursday’s injury report as questionable. The veteran guard is having a career-best season in terms of scoring, passing, and three-point shooting. If he’s unable to play, the Nuggets will be without their lead ball handler and much of their offensive firepower.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
22 days ago
In a rematch of last season’s seven-game Western Conference Semifinals, the Nuggets could be without their best player. Jokić showed on Thursday’s injury report with a wrist injury. If unable to go, Denver will lose its leading scorer, rebounder, and passer in a game that could affect the standings.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
22 days ago
Whether Gordon plays on Friday is to be determined. In an injury-filled season for the veteran forward, he’s averaging 16.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. If available, he’ll slot into the starting unit and provide his usual value on both ends of the floor. However, Bruce Brown could see an increase in minutes should Gordon sit out Friday’s contest.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
23 days ago
21 minutes was all Joe needed to leave his mark on Wednesday’s game. Off the bench, he buried four three-pointers and finished as Oklahoma City’s second-leading scorer on the evening. Joe is one of many reliable wing options on a Thunder team that can go deep into its bench. While he may not have had a major fantasy impact, Joe has put together another strong season for OKC — he’ll likely have some big moments in the postseason.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
23 days ago
Not much was required from SGA on Wednesday for the Thunder to collect the win. Yet, he logged another 20-point game and really controlled the contest as a facilitator, tallying double-digit assists en route to a double-double. The reigning MVP has been consistent throughout the season and is averaging 30 or more points for the fourth straight season. Wednesday’s victory locked OKC into the top spot in the Western Conference standings, giving them homecourt advantage throughout the postseason.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
23 days ago
Chet had it all clicking on Wednesday, on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he only missed three shots on the night while using the three-point line to help tally 30 points; his handful of assists shouldn’t be ignored, either. And the versatile big man also dominated the game on the defensive end by combining for six stocks in his 31 minutes of game action. The Clippers had very few answers for him, and the Thunder cruised to a comfortable win to clinch the first seed in the Western Conference.
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
23 days ago
Johnson was one of several Nuggets players to produce on the offensive end against the Grizzlies. Specifically, he was one of eight to finish with double-digit points, utilizing efficient shooting from beyond the arc and success inside the three-point line to conclude as the team’s second-leading scorer. After a slow start to the season regarding three-point shooting, Johnson has really picked it up and turned in an efficient season. His scoring uptick in April could prove to be valuable with the playoffs just around the corner.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
23 days ago
Wednesday marked the fourth consecutive game that Murray has tallied at least three triples, and was the fourth time in the last seven games he’s drained five or more. More than at any other point in his career, the three-point shot has become an incredible weapon — Murray is posting career-highs in makes and percentage, which has led to the highest scoring season of his career. He finished the night as Denver’s leader in scoring and should enter the postseason with lots of positive momentum.
DEN • Center • #15
23 days ago
Jokić didn’t look for his shot much on Wednesday, taking fewer than 10 shot attempts for the game. He made most of his attempts and was productive enough at the free-throw line to work his way into double figures as a scorer. However, his game-high 15 rebounds and 10 assists were arguably the more impressive stats on this night. Jokić is averaging a triple-double on the season for the second consecutive season. He’ll have a chance at collecting another MVP award.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
23 days ago
With Jalen Williams back in the lineup, the Thunder will roll out their preferred starting unit, one that has started only 10 games together this season. They’ll look to both find a rhythm and lock up the first seed in the Western Conference during the final week of the regular season.
Source: Law Murray
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
23 days ago
Williams was held out of Tuesday’s win over the Lakers, resulting in Ajay Mitchell making a spot start. J-Dub’s return means the Thunder will have their preferred starting lineup available for Wednesday’s game, dropping Mitchell to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Guard • #20
24 days ago
McCain played 16 minutes on Tuesday, as the reigning champs’ 36-point win led to a more even distribution of playing time. Twelve Thunder players logged at least 10 minutes on the night. McCain reached double figures in points for the first time since March 23 against the 76ers, with Oklahoma City’s return to full strength resulting in fewer opportunities for him off the bench.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
24 days ago
The Thunder were able to limit the playing time of Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein (five rebounds, two assists and one steal), with the former logging 22 minutes and the latter ten. Cason Wallace (5/2/3/3) replaced Hartenstein in the lineup to begin the third quarter, and Oklahoma City’s available regulars were pretty much done by the end of the third quarter. Hopefully, that bodes well for Holmgren and Hartenstein’s availability for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
24 days ago
Joe is a points and three-pointers option in fantasy basketball, and he came through in those areas on Tuesday. The Thunder wing hit six of his nine three-point attempts and did not offer much else production-wise. Depending on who’s available for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers, Joe could once again provide added value as a three-point shooter.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
24 days ago
With the Lakers not having their top three scorers, it’s unsurprising that Tuesday’s game got out of hand during the second half. Gilgeous-Alexander played 28 minutes, extending his NBA-record streak of games with at least 20 points to 139. Given the limited workload, Gilgeous-Alexander should be in good shape to play in Wednesday’s game against the Clippers.
DEN • Small Forward • #21
24 days ago
Wednesday’s game will be the fourth that Jones has missed with a strained hamstring. His absence, combined with that of Peyton Watson, has led to Julian Strawther picking up a few more minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #32
25 days ago
Gordon was one of Denver’s better performers on Monday. In the win, he crossed the 20-point mark for the first time since March 14 against the Lakers, which was also the last time he made more than two three-pointers. The veteran forward showed versatility also as a passer and rebounder before narrowly missing a double-double. Gordon’s health struggles kept him from achieving much fantasy success this season. However, he appears to be getting healthier ahead of the playoffs.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
25 days ago
Murray had a relatively quiet first three quarters on Monday before coming alive down the stretch. His seven fourth-quarter points were more than he had totaled entering the period, and he added seven more in overtime to help nail the door shut on the Blazers. Murray’s contributions as a passer were important in the victory and his work on the defensive end led to a couple stocks. He’s had a career-best season, leading to lots of fantasy impact.
DEN • Center • #15
25 days ago
Jokić added to his triple-double collection on Monday with another big performance. He led all players in steals, rebounds, assists, and blocks in the overtime win, in which he showed up with a productive fourth quarter to help the Nuggets mount a comeback. Jokić has arguably done as well throughout this year as he did in his MVP seasons. He’ll have a chance to close the regular season strong with games remaining against Memphis, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
25 days ago
Williams continues to manage a hamstring injury, going in and out of the Thunder lineup down the stretch of the regular season. Williams has dealt with injuries throughout the year, and it appears as though OKC is being strategic with his workload as the playoffs approach.
Source: Rylan Stiles
DEN • Power Forward • #22
25 days ago
Nnaji will be back following a two-game absence. However, with the rest of the rotation healthy, he will only play a small role, if he sees the floor at all.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard, Small Forward, and Shooting Guard • #00
25 days ago
Brown will be available after initially being listed as probable for this game. He exited early on Saturday, but that won’t keep him sidelined for this one. He’ll play his typical reserve role, which has been too limited for him to make much of a fantasy impact.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
26 days ago
Holmgren only played 22 minutes due to the lopsided score, but the 23-year-old center had an excellent game. He was efficient on offense, adding four three-pointers. Holmgren has provided top-50 per game value over the last two weeks. The Thunder have four games in the final week of the regular season, starting with a matchup against the Lakers on Tuesday.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
26 days ago
Even in a game where the Thunder won by 35 and Gilgeous-Alexander only played 24 minutes, the 27-year-old point guard was able to extend his streak of games with at least 20 points to 138. On nights like Sunday, lopsided blowouts where he often sits late, Gilgeous-Alexander has to be efficient to get his numbers. He’s provided just third-round per game value over the last two weeks. Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder have four games in the final week of the regular season, starting with a matchup against the Lakers on Tuesday.
DEN • Power Forward • #22
26 days ago
Nnaji has missed the Nuggets’ last two games with a sprained left hip. While his return would give the Nuggets another option in the frontcourt, Nnaji has not been a consistent member of the rotation when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
27 days ago
Caruso and Dort participated in Saturday’s practice and have been removed from the injury report for Sunday. They’ll take on their usual roles against the Jazz; Dort will start, with Caruso providing depth off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
27 days ago
Caruso did not play in Thursday’s win over the Lakers, while Dort injured his back during the third quarter and did not return. Their ability to practice is certainly encouraging, with the Thunder facing the Jazz on Sunday.
Source: Clemente Almanza