DECEMBER 26, 2022 • NJ.COM
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Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets FREE LIVE STREAM (12/25/22): Watch NBA, Christmas Day online | Time, TV, channel The Phoenix Suns face the Denver Nuggets in an NBA regular season game on Sunday Dec. 25, 2022 (12/25/22) at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
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DECEMBER 25, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Nuggets' Jamal Murray is shaping up to be biggest X-factor in loaded Western Conference With the Nuggets looking like contenders once again, Jamal Murray is shaping up to be the biggest X-factor in the Western Conference come pl...
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
How to watch Christmas NBA games 2022 in Canada: TV channels, live streams, start times and more Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and Devin Booker are among the stars who will take the floor on Christmas Day in 2022.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
How to watch Christmas NBA games 2022: TV channels, live streams, start times and more Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and Devin Booker are among the stars who will take the floor on Christmas Day in 2022.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Jamal Murray - Likely to play Christmas Day Murray is probable to play in Sunday's matchup with the Lakers due to left foot inflammation.
Impact Murray is coming off one of his best games of his season Friday. The guard is averaging 17.8 points, 8.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 35.2 minutes across his last five appearances. With Murray expected to suit up Sunday, the Nuggets should be at nearly full strength.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zeke Nnaji - Probable Sunday Nnaji is probable for Sunday's Christmas Day game against the Suns due to a sprained left finger.
Impact Putting aside Nnaji's sprained finger, which isn't expected to sideline him, the forward could see an expanded role over the next month while Jeff Green (hand, finger) is shelved. Nnaji's role has fluctuated based on the Nuggets' injury situation, but it seems possible he'll regularly begin seeing double-digit minutes. When seeing at least 10 minutes this year, he's averaged 6.7 points and 1.9 rebounds.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeff Green - Out at least a month Green broke his left hand and sprained a finger during Friday's win over the Trail Blazers and will be re-evaluated in one month, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Green didn't immediately exit the game and briefly played through the injury, but the Nuggets will ensure he properly recovers over the next four weeks. In his absence, more minutes could be available for Zeke Nnaji, Vlatko Cancar and other wings. Green is in the midst of a quality season, averaging 7.5 points on 52.7 percent shooting, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 19.4 minutes.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nuggets Postgame Media: Michael Porter Jr. | POR vs. DEN
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Michael Porter Jr. - Goes for 18 points Porter supplied 18 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Friday's 120-107 win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact Porter was quiet in the first half, scoring seven points on 3-of-7 shooting while failing to post any assists or rebounds. The Nuggets forward came out strong to begin the second half with 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field in the third quarter before missing his only shot attempt in the fourth. Porter finished third on the team with 18 points in the contest.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Dishes game-high 12 assists Murray registered 25 points (9-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, 12 assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Friday's 120-107 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Impact Murray scored only six points in the first half on 3-of-7 shooting from the field but made his presence felt elsewhere, dishing nine assists to go along with four rebounds and two steals. He came out firing in the second half, knocking down five of six shots for 12 points during a 35-point quarter for the Nuggets before chipping in another seven in the final period. The Denver point guard led the game with 12 dimes and now has back-to-back games with double-digit assists.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Nikola Jokic - Goes for 29 with 11 assists Jokic recorded 29 points (12-21 FG, 5-8 FT), eight rebounds, 11 assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 120-107 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Impact Jokic opened the game with 10 points in the first quarter on 5-of-7 shooting from the field while also dishing out four assists to help Denver get out to an early lead. He knocked down just two more shots for eight points between the second and third quarters before pouring in 11 on 5-of-6 shooting in the fourth. The reigning MVP also dished out 11 assists in the contest and has posted at least 10 assists in three straight.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nuggets Postgame Media: Zeke Nnaji | POR vs. DEN
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Nuggets Postgame Media: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | POR vs. DEN
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Nuggets Postgame Media: Jamal Murray | POR vs. DEN
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Nuggets host the Suns in Christmas day action
The Denver Nuggets match up against the Phoenix Suns on Christmas dayDECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 120-107 win over Trail Blazers
Jamal Murray returned to the lineup with 25 points and a season-high 12 assists, Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 11 assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 1...DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets - Full Game Highlights | December 23, 2022 NBA Season
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Christian Braun - Reverts to bench Braun will operate off the bench Friday against Portland.
Impact Braun drew a spot start in the absence of Jamal Murray (knee) on Tuesday, but the former will head back to a reserve role with the ladder back in the mix Friday. Across 27 games as a reserve, the rookie has averaged 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 14.1 minutes.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeff Green - Will suit up Friday Green (back) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact As expected, Green will suit up despite being initially listed as probable with low back pain. Over his past seven appearances, the veteran forward has averaged 7.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 18.4 minutes.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bruce Brown - Back to bench Brown will operate off the bench Friday against the Trail Blazers.
Impact Brown will revert to a bench role with Michael Porter back in the mix, but the ladder is expected operate under a minutes restriction, meaning Brown should still see a decent role off the bench. Across 12 appearances as a reserve, Brown has averaged 9.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 26.1 minutes.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Porter Jr. - Starting but on minutes restriction Porter (heel) will start Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, but he'll be under a minutes restriction, independent NBA reporter T.J. McBride reports.
Impact As expected, Porter will return to action for the first time since Nov. 22, but he'll be limited while he works his way back to full strength. Bruce Brown has shifted to a reserve in Porter's absence, but the versatile forward should still see a sizable role off the bench. Before his absence, Porter averaged 16.4 points in 29.1 minutes across his first 16 appearances this season.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Receives green light Friday Murray (knee) will play in Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Mike Singer of The Denver Postreports.
Impact Murray missed Denver's most recent contest but will be able to return for Friday's tilt against Portland. His availability aligns with Michael Porter's (heel) return, who may steal some usage from Murray despite Porter being under a minutes restriction. Christian Braun will likely be bumped to the second unit with Murray and Porter back in the mix Friday.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
