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Top Nuggets News
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Questionable for Game 4
Porter (shoulder) is listed as questionable Saturday for Game 4 of the Nuggets' first-round playoff matchup with the Clippers.
Porter suffered a Grade 2 joint sprain in his left shoulder late in the Nuggets' Game 2 loss. He was listed as questionable ahead of Game 3, and though he suited up in the Nuggets' 117-83 loss, Porter struggled to make an impact, finishing with seven points (2-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 35 minutes. According to Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN.com, Porter disclosed after Game 3 that he felt about 20-to-30 percent healthy while noting that his injury typically entails a 4-to-5-week recovery, but the forward is hoping to continue playing through the issue so long as he doesn't think he's hurting the team. The Nuggets will likely check in with Porter and see how he's feeling in the hours leading up to Saturday's 6 p.m. ET opening tip before determining his availability for the contest.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Questionable for Saturday
Westbrook (foot) is listed questionable Saturday for Game 4 of the Nuggets' first-round playoff matchup with the Clippers, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Westbrook didn't play in the second half of Thursday's Game 3 loss to the Clippers due to left foot inflammation and is in jeopardy of missing Game 4. If the veteran guard is sidelined Saturday, Jalen Pickett and Julian Strawther could see expanded roles off the bench.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Sees floor in blowout loss
Strawther provided zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound and one block across 11 minutes during Thursday's 117-83 loss to the Clippers in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Strawther saw his first game action during the first round in Thursday's blowout loss, though he didn't make much of an impact. The 23-year-old forward could step into the rotation if Michael Porter (shoulder) is sidelined for Game 4, though Strawther isn't guaranteed playing time moving forward.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Efficient from deep in loss
Gordon registered 15 points (6-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and seven rebounds across 32 minutes during Thursday's 117-83 loss to the Clippers in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Gordon finished as the club's third-leading scorer Thursday, albeit in a losing effort. The 29-year-old forward also knocked down multiple triples for the first time this series. Gordon has averaged 18.0 points and 7.0 rebounds across 38.7 minutes per game during the first round.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Scores nine points in loss
Braun logged nine points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Thursday's 117-83 loss to the Clippers in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Braun scored in single digits for the second consecutive outing during Thursday's Game 3 loss. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 42.3 percent from the field across 39.0 minutes per game during the first round. Braun and the Nuggets will look to even the series at 2-2 in Los Angeles on Saturday.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Pours in 23 points in blowout loss
Murray totaled 23 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 117-83 loss to the Clippers in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Murray saw a dip in playing time during the blowout loss, though he recorded 20-plus points for the third consecutive contest. The 28-year-old struggled from three-point range but is still shooting 42.1 percent from beyond the arc this series. The eighth-year guard has averaged 22.3 points, 5.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 42.0 minutes per game during the first round. Murray and the Nuggets will look to even the series at 2-2 in Los Angeles on Saturday.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Dealing with shoulder injury
Porter said Thursday that he is dealing with a Grade 2 left shoulder sprain but will try to play Saturday in Game 4 of the Nuggets' first-round playoff matchup with the Clippers, Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN.com reports.
Porter mentioned that his injury normally entails about 4-to-5 weeks of recovery time, but he'll attempt to play at less than 100 percent while the Nuggets face a 2-1 series deficit. The 26-year-old also estimated that his shoulder felt about 20-to-30 percent healthy, which could explain why he shot just 2-for-9 from the field in Denver's 117-83 loss in Game 3 on Thursday.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Rare appearance in Game 3 loss
Tyson finished Thursday's 117-83 loss to the Clippers in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in five minutes.
Tyson moved into the rotation for just the second time in the past seven games, taking advantage of what was a blowout loss for the Nuggets. Now trailing 2-1 in the series, Denver will be hoping to flip the script when the two teams meet again in Game 4 on Saturday.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Strong performance despite loss
Jokic closed Thursday's 117-83 loss to the Clippers in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 23 points (9-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, 13 assists and one steal over 37 minutes.
Jokic did his thing despite the loss, recording another playoff triple-double. Performances like this are basically par for the course at this point, continuing what has been another standout season. While the numbers were fantastic, Jokic received very little support outside of Jamal Murray, leading to a blowout loss. Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday, where the Nuggets will look to bounce back against a Clippers team full of confidence.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Struggles in Game 3 loss
Porter ended with seven points (2-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 35 minutes during Thursday's 117-83 loss to the Clippers in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Porter played through a shoulder injury but was clearly bothered, raising some doubt when it comes to his availability for Game 4. Porter suffered the injury during Game 2 and stated prior to the game that he would not be playing if this was the regular season. While the Nuggets certainly need him firing, discussions are sure to be had regarding his short-term value to the team.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Won't return Thursday
Westbrook (foot) won't return for the second half of Thursday's Game 3 matchup with the Clippers, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Westbrook recorded three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one assist and one rebound across nine minutes in the first half before leaving with left foot inflammation. With Westbrook shut down for the rest of the night, Jalen Pickett could serve as the primary backup option at point guard when Jamal Murray is off the floor.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Questionable to return Thursday
Westbrook is questionable to return during Thursday's Game 3 against the Clippers due to left foot inflammation.
The foot injury is a new concern for Westbrook, who played nine minutes in the first half. If the veteran guard is unable to return, Jalen Pickett could see a slight bump in minutes the rest of the way.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Available for Game 3
Porter (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Thursday's Game 3 against the Clippers, Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN.com reports.
Porter was tabbed as a true game-time decision leading up to tipoff after suffering a shoulder injury at the end of Game 2, and the team has now given him the green light to suit up after he made it through pregame warmups. The Missouri product bounced back in a big way in Game 2, racking up 15 points and 15 rebounds after being held to three points and four boards in Game 1.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Game-time call vs. LAC
Head coach David Adelman said that Porter (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 3 against the Clippers, will go through his pregame warmup and be a game-time decision, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Porter sustained a left shoulder sprain during Monday's Game 2 loss to the Clippers. However, Adelman said the club is feeling "very positive," and the sharpshooter was able to practice Wednesday. If the 26-year-old forward is unable to play, Peyton Watson and Russell Westbrook are candidates for an uptick in minutes.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Questionable for Thursday
Porter (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Clippers on Thursday.
Porter suffered a left shoulder sprain during Game 2 on Monday but was able to participate in practice Wednesday. The 26-year-old is averaging 9.0 points and 9.5 rebounds through two games in the series and would be a significant loss for the Nuggets. If Porter is unable to play, Peyton Watson is a candidate to slide into the starting lineup.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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120.8 (3rd) |
116.9 (24th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| M. Porter Jr. SF Michael Porter Jr. SF | Shoulder |
| R. Westbrook PG Russell Westbrook PG | Foot |
| D. Holmes II PF DaRon Holmes II PF | Achilles |
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