Aaron Gordon
DEN • Forward • #32
Aaron Gordon amassed 14 points (5-of-9 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in 43 minutes in Saturday’s Game 4 victory over the Clippers.
To argue that Gordon may have saved Denver’s season on Saturday would not be an exaggeration. In a play similar to Lorenzo Charles’ dunk to win the 1983 national title for NC State, the Nuggets’ forward slammed home a Nikola Jokic airball as time expired to even the series at two games apiece. Still struggling with a calf that sidelined him on multiple occasions during the regular season, Gordon shot over 50 percent from the field and finished in double figures for the fourth straight game. Game 5 is on Tuesday night.
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Michael Porter Jr.
DEN • Forward • #1
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Michael Porter Jr. (shoulder) is probable to play in Game 5 against the Clippers on Tuesday.
MPJ is still dealing with the left shoulder injury that he suffered in Game 2, but it isn’t expected to impact his availability on Tuesday. He played 42 minutes in Game 4 and scored 17 points with four three-pointers. Expect him to continue to play significant minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook
DEN • Guard • #4
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Russell Westbrook (foot) is questionable to play against the Clippers in Game 5 on Tuesday.
Westbrook missed Game 4, but interim head coach David Adelman just relied on his starters more than usual. If Westbrook misses another game, expect the starters to all play 40-plus minutes once again. Peyton Watson was the only reserve to play more than 10 minutes, and he played 13.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun
DEN • Guard • #0
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Christian Braun accumulated 17 points (8-of-19 FGs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer in 43 minutes in Saturday’s Game 4 victory over the Clippers.
Braun and backcourt partner Jamal Murray (13/7/7/2 with one three-pointer) could not find their strokes in Game 4, as they were a combined 2-of-13 from three and 13-of-36 from the field overall. However, it was enough to help the Nuggets pick up a win the team desperately needed, evening the series at two games apiece. Braun and Murray will look to bounce back at home, as the Nuggets host Game 5 on Tuesday.
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Nikola Jović
MIA • Forward • #5
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Nikola Jovic led the Heat with 24 points (8-of-15 FGs), five rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in Game 4 against the Cavaliers on Monday.
There usually aren’t many positives from a 55-point loss that ends your season, but Jovic’s performance was an encouraging one. He led both teams in scoring, though Cleveland pulling its starters early certainly helped with that. Jovic will turn 22 in June and certainly is one of the bright spots for Miami moving forward. Considering Jovic only returned for the playoffs after being sidelined since February, this type of performance was great to see. He started off last season as a starter and certainly could be in that role again to start next year.
Andrew Wiggins
MIA • Forward • #22
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Andrew Wiggins finished with 12 points (5-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers in Game 4 against the Cavaliers on Monday.
Wiggins started off this game poorly and entered halftime without any points. He was better after the break, but the damage was already done at that point. This was a poor series for Wiggins to close out a strange year for him. He started off the season with Golden State but was sent to Miami as part of the Jimmy Butler deal. Wiggins is under contract for two more seasons, and unless he is used to match salaries, he will likely remain with the Heat, unless he chooses to opt out after next season.
Tyler Smith
MIL • Forward • #21
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Tyler Smith (ankle) is doubtful to play against the Pacers in Game 5 on Tuesday.
Smith has been sidelined for this entire series, and that isn’t expected to change on Tuesday. However, he wouldn’t have been part of the rotation if he was healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report