Denver Nuggets

The Clippers have ruled out Moussa Diabate and Nicolas Batum, while Paul George is listed as questionable. Meanwhile, Jason Preston and Brandon Boston Jr. have ...

As for the Nuggets, they are 24-13 in 37 games, which has them tied with Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies for the first seed. They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak and are 5-5 in their last ten games. The Clippers come into the night with a 21-18 record in 39 games, which has them tied with the Sacramento Kings for the fifth seed in the Western Conference (they are 4.0 games behind the Nuggets for the first seed).

Jamal Murray joined Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon in the starting lineup of Thursday's game against the Clippers and their two stars – Kawhi Leonard and Paul ...

What happened: Murray scored 13 of his 18 points in the first quarter, helping the Nuggets to a 17-point advantage to start the second quarter. Unfortunately, the second-unit forward lost his handle of the ball on the way up, and the ball careened off the backboard. The Nuggets shot 50.6% from the field, 38.9% from 3 and made 18 of 21 from the free throw line. After a strong drive and finish early in the third, Jokic floated a lob up to the right side of the rim. The Nuggets have lobbied for Aaron Gordon to be selected for the Feb. Murray’s say might not be strong enough to get him on the court both Thursday and Friday, but there’s a chance. Murray joined Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon in the starting lineup of Thursday’s game against the Clippers and their two stars – Leonard and George. The desired result was achieved, as the Nuggets allowed 18 points the rest of the quarter and cruised to victory. Malone said the process in determining which games Murray sits starts with a discussion with the training staff before he runs their suggestions past the player. “We want to create the habits that are going to allow us to win at a high level. If you build a lead, you exhale and then you start doing everything opposite of what build the lead, that’s not going to help you come playoff time. Denver nearly repeated that effort by limiting Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and company to 17 in the second quarter, paving the way to a convincing victory over another contender.

Charles Barkley doubles down on his earlier claim that Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are going to finish with the best record in the West.

“I think they’re the deepest team in the NBA. Sir Charles previously declared that the Nuggets were going to finish as the top seed in the West, and so far, it seems that he has a real shot at getting this prediction correctly: In fact, it’s quite the opposite for the [outspoken](https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-charles-barkley-drops-aholes-on-live-tv-shaq-to-pay-his-fcc-fine) Hall of Fame power forward.

The Denver Nuggets are one of the best home teams in the NBA, and they're looking to keep that going against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.

However, that number improves to 10th (!) in the NBA when the team is at home. Right now, Denver is a five-point favorite, but this line could move if George is out of the lineup. Denver is one of the best teams in the NBA at home, going 14-3 straight up this season.

Jacob McKenna previews Thursday's NBA game between the LA Clippers and the Denver Nuggets, including a betting prediction.

[Offensive Rating](https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/advanced?Location=Home&VsConference=&dir=A&sort=OFF_RATING). Denver also ranks first in [three-point percentage](https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/traditional?Location=Home&VsConference=&dir=A&sort=FG3_PCT) at 41.9%. Even if George suits up, the Clippers’ struggles against Western Conference opponents and their loss to Denver earlier this year is hard to ignore. A major key for this matchup is going to be the status of Paul George, who is questionable with a hamstring injury. However, their success against [Western Conference](https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/futures/nba-western-conference-champion-odds) opponents is much lower, which is a cause for concern. The Denver Nuggets have dominated many of the opponents they have faced this season, a big reason why they enter this game as the No. That rating is so high because Denver is shooting the ball with a tremendous amount of efficiency. Get up-to-the-minute [NBA odds](https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/odds)here. It is certainly one of the stranger trends to occur this season, and having it come into play during a three-game losing streak isn’t ideal. The Clippers are just 11-11 when playing against teams in their own conference. Los Angeles comes into this game with a 21-18 record, but the Clippers have a few question marks on the injury report and with their play over the past week or so. AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images.

Jamal Murray led all Nuggets scorers with 18 points on just 10 shot attempts. The Nuggets bench combined to score 60 points, a strong number for a unit that has ...

It was as potent of a performance from the Nuggets that we’ve seen so far. Tonight, the Nuggets worked the Clippers for the first 24 minutes and then held them at bay for the next 24. Part of it is because of a propensity to simply do what they need to do without having to blow out the other team. The margin just kept increasing from double digits, to 20, to 30, to as high as 38 in the second quarter alone. Part of that is because of the defense that waxes and wanes. The Nuggets have found something with Vlatko, who’s now averaging 9.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 20.5 minutes per game during his last six games. Once everybody’s a part of the game, it’s pretty fun.” Bones Hyland led the way with 16 points, while Vlatko Čančar contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds in his 27 minutes, as well as a steal and a block. Gordon also had a great game, scoring 13 points and collecting seven rebounds and three assists in the process. His ability to read the defense and willingness to attempt the shots he was presented with was definitely notable. Murray finished with 18 points on 7-of-10 from the field and 4-of-5 from three-point range. The Nuggets bench combined to score 60 points, a strong number for a unit that has struggled to put up points for most of the year.

Denver Nuggets rookie Peyton Watson will be sidelined for a couple of weeks due to a left adductor strain, according to Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports.

The minutes in the G League have helped him stay sharp and adjust to the improved level of competition. He has played in mop-up duty in each of those games and logged a season-high 4 minutes, 22 seconds on Nov. Watson suffered the injury on assignment Monday in the NBA G League with the Grand Rapids Gold.

It wasn't even Nikola Jokic doing most of the damage, either. The two-time reigning NBA MVP had 12 points, six rebounds and nine assists before taking the ...

Cleveland is going for its fourth straight win against the top team in the Western Conference. Here's what to know about the matchup: Recommended Cavs stories.

Aaron Gordon, forward, 17.1 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.4 apg. [Caesars Ohio Sportsbook](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/caesars/) is open for bets now that Ohio sports betting has launched. Michael Porter Jr., forward, 16.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.3 apg. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, guard, 11.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.2 apg. Jamal Murray, guard,18.0 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 5.6 apg. Evan Mobley, forward, 14.3 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 2.7 apg. Lamar Stevens forward, 6.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 0.7 apg. Jarrett Allen, center, 13.6 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 1.4 apg. Bickerstaff as a perfect fit in Cleveland: What they’re saying about the Cavs](https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2023/01/suns-coach-monty-williams-sees-jb-bickerstaff-as-a-perfect-fit-in-cleveland-what-theyre-saying-about-the-cavs.html) Isaac Okoro, guard, 5.1 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 0.8 apg. Caris LeVert, guard, 12.4 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3.7 apg. Suns: Behind the numbers](https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2023/01/cavs-put-the-pieces-together-to-overcome-sluggish-start-vs-suns-behind-the-numbers.html) [Suns coach Monty Williams sees J.B.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are seeking their fourth straight victory on Friday night at the Denver Nuggets, but that's going to be an uphill battle.

For fans out of market and/or without those channels, NBA League Pass should suffice. Given the workload for him, one could see as to why Mitchell is out on Friday night, with Garland having recently been sidelined with his thumb injury, and he’s questionable for this one. If the Cavs don’t have Garland here, perhaps they start LeVert as a de facto lead playmaker, and reshuffle from there, which could help open up some opportunities. This one will be versus a Denver squad that is on the second leg of a back-to-back, but they controlled things from the jump and beat down the LA Clippers 122-91, so that might not play too much into this game. Per Caesars, the Nuggets are favored by 6 points over the Cavaliers here. So that’s obviously going to be a major factor in this contest, and there’s other pieces out for the Cavaliers still, so with what Denver can do offensively, and with the Cavs having issues of late with slow starts, the Nuggets seem primed for a victory here.

After putting on a shellacking against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Denver Nuggets are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second game of a ...

The bench unit has really improved their play as of late, and has even extended leads against both the Celtics and Clippers. It’s understandable with 8 new players, but the Nuggets will need to start bringing a consistent defensive effort to be a sure bet in any playoff series. That’s not reason to take the Cavaliers lightly though, and the Nuggets will need to play hard in order to beat them. As always, it will be the wish of everyone watching the Nuggets for a good defensive performance. In his post-game press conference after the Clippers game, Jamal Murray said that he would play tonight against the Cavaliers. The Nuggets have struggled this season in spots where they beat a very good opponent and then play soon after, but there should be an expectation of winning this one.

Get starting lineups, predictions, betting picks, odds, and injury news for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets matchup on (1/6/23).

[Denver Nuggets](https://www.lineups.com/nba/roster/denver-nuggets) are favored by 6.5 points at home against the [Cleveland Cavaliers](https://www.lineups.com/nba/roster/cleveland-cavaliers). [Jarrett Allen](https://www.lineups.com/nba/player-stats/jarrett-allen) [Evan Mobley](https://www.lineups.com/nba/player-stats/evan-mobley) [Lamar Stevens](https://www.lineups.com/nba/player-stats/lamar-stevens) [Caris LeVert](https://www.lineups.com/nba/player-stats/caris-levert) In his past 13 games (excluding the blowout win against the Clippers), Jokic has averaged close to 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists per game. [Darius Garland](https://www.lineups.com/nba/player-stats/darius-garland) While those numbers are still impressive, they are far less than what we have come to expect from “The Joker.” These matchups are always based on relativity, so relatively speaking, the Cavs have a slight advantage. Look no further than Nikola Jokic versus the Cleveland frontcourt for our key matchup of the game. While Denver is on the second night of a back-to-back, it was able to rest all of its starters a substantial amount after blowing the Los Angeles Clippers out. Cleveland looks to be “punting” this game by resting Donovan Mitchell. Our predictions, betting picks, and updated odds are below, as well as the projected

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No, he gets it in overtime when the game is tight and that play matters the most. Gordon snatches it and throws down a dunk that blows the roof off and gets the entire bench off of their feet. Late in the game when the score is close. On this play, he gets a simple backscreen from Jokic, and he slips behind the defense to throw down the reverse alley-oop dunk that Murray threw from beyond the 3-point line. I went with this play because it looks to me like another prime example of a play late in the All-Star game when both teams are trying just a little bit harder. He gets down the floor early to position where he wants to be. [averages a healthy 1.28 points per possession on transition opportunities, and, among players with at least 2.5 transition possessions per game, he’s in the top 20 in free-throw frequency because he is often scoring or forcing opponents to foul him when he’s moving down the floor](https://www.nba.com/stats/players/transition?CF=POSS*GE*2.5&dir=D&sort=FT_POSS_PCT). Gordon receives the pass and throws down the dunk. On this play, Gordon screens for Murray, and that forces Mikal Bridges to switch onto him. So, why is it that he’s being ignored for a game in which his style of play fits perfectly? Feel free to give any feedback positive or negative in the comments or find me on Meanwhile, the consensus second-best player on the Nuggets, who lead the West, was nowhere to be found.

DENVER – The timeout Michael Malone called early in the third quarter of Thursday's blowout at Ball Arena wasn't about the score but the habits.

What happened: Murray scored 13 of his 18 points in the first quarter, helping the Nuggets to a 17-point advantage to start the second quarter. Unfortunately, the second-unit forward lost his handle of the ball on the way up, and the ball careened off the backboard. The Nuggets shot 50.6% from the field, 38.9% from 3 and made 18 of 21 from the free throw line. After a strong drive and finish early in the third, Jokic floated a lob up to the right side of the rim. The Nuggets have lobbied for Aaron Gordon to be selected for the Feb. Murray’s say might not be strong enough to get him on the court both Thursday and Friday, but there’s a chance. Murray joined Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon in the starting lineup of Thursday’s game against the Clippers and their two stars – Leonard and George. The desired result was achieved, as the Nuggets allowed 18 points the rest of the quarter and cruised to victory. Malone said the process in determining which games Murray sits starts with a discussion with the training staff before he runs their suggestions past the player. “We want to create the habits that are going to allow us to win at a high level. If you build a lead, you exhale and then you start doing everything opposite of what build the lead, that’s not going to help you come playoff time. Denver nearly repeated that effort by limiting Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and company to 17 in the second quarter, paving the way to a convincing victory over another contender.

In an exclusive interview with Fastbreak on FanNation, Denver Nuggets rookie Christian Braun talked about his journey from being a national champion at ...

I want to win a championship in the NBA and most importantly, I want to do so as a member of the Denver Nuggets. The NBA is in a great spot as far as the guys that are established in this league and those that are on the rise. There is a lot for me to learn and a lot that I do not know yet and Coach does a really good job of teaching me while I am in the game. It is not to just give my best effort every time I am on the floor, but to be a sponge and to learn because I am a rookie and there is a lot to learn about this league. When I do get my opportunity to get out there, I am going to make the best of it and if it is just for two minutes, I am going to give it my all in those two minutes. It is a great organization to be a part of and I am extremely proud to have been drafted by Denver, but now that I have been here for a while and getting to know certain people, being in the community a little bit, this has been great for me. There is a lot of room to grow for us and I think we have a great group of guys. There have been a lot of great moments and the greatest thing so far is that we are in first-place in the Western Conference and we aren’t playing our best basketball yet. I am not a guy that is used to being a part of a losing organization or team, so to be drafted in a position where we are ready to win right now and then to be able to contribute consistently is very exciting for me. If I have that mindset and show up ready to work every day, I know I can have a great career in this league and everyone in the NBA is talented, so you need to try and find a way to separate yourself. If I can constantly have this mindset of working hard every day, I think that will keep me in this league for the long haul, so I take a lot of pride in doing that every day and every time I step out on the court. My goal in college was obviously to win a national championship and my ultimate goal was to get to and play in the NBA before being a four-year player at Kansas.

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F Evan Mobley hit a go-ahead jumper with 4 seconds left as Cleveland won its 3rd straight game without All-Star G Darius Garland (thumb). The Cavaliers are 7-3- ...

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Denver turned up the defense and played with far more urgency despite the Clips' struggles entering the game. Even Michael Porter Jr. contributed to the stellar ...

The city can taste it. The city wants it. And after too long in Limbo, the diehards deserve it. It wasn’t the first time the starters have handed a big lead to the bench, but it’s one of the only times they have when the bench subsequently increased the lead. The Nuggets have their eyes set on the ultimate prize. The Clippers must reassess their approach to this season. It dominated the first third of the season. When the Nuggets entered the locker room at the half, Nikola Jokić and MPJ had combined to shoot 1-9 from the field. He can dunk, he can shoot, he can pass a little, and he defends well. The starters were locked in early. contributed to the stellar team defense. Denver turned up the defense and played with far more urgency despite the Clips’ struggles entering the game.

One of the more high-profiled matchups of the day will take place in the Mile High City as the Cleveland Cavaliers put their winning ways on the line in a ...

Of course, the return to full health for a Nuggets squad that reached the playoffs in the last couple of years without even some of their top contributors has been a sight for sore eyes. When it comes to the high-flying Nuggets, Denver comes into this one after one of their best showings of the season that resulted in a 122-91 beatdown rout of the Clippers. The expectation for Denver in this one would be that the Nuggets would slightly be fatigued entering play for tonight’s showdown with the Cavs, but not so fast my friend. If this happens to go in the Nuggets’ favor, then Cleveland may be gasping for air only moments after the opening tip-off takes place. With that being said, look no further than for Cleveland to want to establish an advantage inside the paint. Whether it has been Donovan Mitchell dropping 71 points or the Cavaliers thwarting their opponents in clutch fashion, Cleveland is arguably one of the top teams in not only the Eastern Conference but the entire NBA.

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Friday night was a stylistic clash. The Nuggets entered the game with the league's second-ranked offense, averaging 116.7 points per 100 possessions.

The Cavaliers led by two after a back-and-forth first quarter. Denver used a 36-point second quarter to take a 62-58 lead at halftime. Nikola Jokic hit ...

Nikola Jokic had a triple-double of 28 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 on Friday night.