DECEMBER 19, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
DENVER NUGGETS 10-7 · 7TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
10-7 · 7TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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LaMelo Ball 31 PTS & 5 AST Full Highlights vs Nuggets 🔥
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Starting Lineups for Hornets vs Nuggets A look at the first five on the floor.
Nikola Jokic - Will play Sunday Jokic (knee) will be available for Sunday's game against Charlotte.
Impact As anticipated, Jokic will be available Sunday after carrying a probable tag into the day due to a bruised knee. The reigning two-time MVP has picked up his production of late, posting 28.8 points (65.0% FG), 11.2 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks over the last 12 contests.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Set to play Sunday Murray (ankle) will be available for Sunday's game against Charlotte.
Impact Murray was probable coming into the day so there was never much doubt that he'd be cleared to play. The Kentucky product is coming off of a 23-point, five-rebound, six-assist effort in 36 minutes against the Lakers on Friday.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report vs Denver Nuggets Who’s playing, or not, in tonight’s game.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Nikola Jokic - Listed probable Sunday Jokic is considered probable for Sunday's game versus the Hornets despite a right knee contusion.
Impact Jokic hasn't missed a game since Nov. 20 and seems likely to continue that streak Sunday. Still, it will be worth monitoring the star center's status leading up to the contest to ensure the knee isn't a problem.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Probable for Sunday Murray has been listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Hornets due to a left ankle sprain.
Impact The injury does not appear serious, and the probable tag suggests Murray shouldn't have problems playing on Sunday. That said, the Nuggets are being extremely cautious with their star point guard, given his injury history. Murray is averaging 18.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game this season.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Porter Jr. - Still out Porter (heel) will not dress for Sunday's game against Charlotte.
Impact Porter will miss a 12th consecutive contest due to a left heel issue. Bruce Brown should remain in the starting lineup until his return. Porter will have another opportunity to play Tuesday against the Grizzlies.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
WATCH: Former Spartan Max Christie hits back-to-back three's to help Lakers beat Nuggets Former MSU basketball guard Max Christie hit a pair of big buckets late to help the Los Angeles Lakers top the Denver Nuggets on Friday
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Bruce Brown - Solid contribution in loss Brown finished Friday's 126-108 loss to the Lakers with 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 35 minutes.
Impact Brown has posted solid, balanced lines for the Nuggets throughout the past month, but the impending return of Michael Porter (heel) will affect his production somewhat. Brown exploded with a triple-double right after Porter went down and has been steady since, but he only averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 assists and 4.1 rebounds leading up to that point, a definite regression relative to his recent results
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jokic - Flirts with triple-double in loss Jokic produced 25 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists and four steals across 35 minutes during Friday's 126-108 loss to the Lakers.
Impact Jokic poured in 43 points against the Wizards earlier in the week, and the massive stat lines just keep coming. Although the Nuggets snapped its three-game win streak, Jokic's fantasy prowess was unaffected. Over seven games in December, Jokic has been unstoppable, averaging 29.6 points, 11.6 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocked shots.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte plays Denver on 5-game road skid
Charlotte aims to stop its five-game road losing streak with a win against DenverDECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NUGGETS at LAKERS | NBA FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 16, 2022
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers - Full Game Highlights | December 16, 2022 | 2022-23 NBA Season
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Davis injured, but LeBron leads Lakers past Denver 126-108
LeBron James scored 30 points, Russell Westbrook had 15 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers smoothly overcame Anthony Davis’ latest injury in a 126-108 v...DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LeBron James 30 Pts, 9 Reb & 4 Ast Full Highlights vs Nuggets 🔥
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Lakers' Anthony Davis misses 2nd half with right foot injury
Anthony Davis is missing the second half of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Denver Nuggets with a right foot injuryDECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Porter Jr. - Remains sidelined Friday Porter (heel) is out for Friday's game against the the Lakers.
Impact Porter hasn't played since Nov. 22 while recovering from a heel injury. He has begun to practice in a limited capacity, but there is no definitive timetable for his return. Porter's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Charlotte.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Minimal role against Wizards Murray recorded five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds and six assists over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 141-128 win over the Wizards.
Impact Murray posted season lows in points and field-goal attempts Wednesday. The 25-year-old guard showed he can take a backseat role in the Nuggets' offense as the team cruised to a 13-point victory. However, fantasy managers shouldn't be worried, as Murray was averaging 22.8 points per game across his previous eight appearances.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nuggets Postgame Media: Bones Hyland | WAS vs. DEN
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Bones Hyland - Shines off bench Wednesday Hyland logged 23 points (8-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one block in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 141-128 victory over the Wizards.
Impact Hyland made all six of his two-point tries and went 2-for-5 from beyond the arc to post a very efficient shooting line. The second-year guard finished second on Denver (behind Nikola Jokic) with 23 points, his highest scoring output since a 29-point effort against Dallas on Nov. 20. Hyland has given the Nuggets a nice scoring punch off the bench, averaging 14.6 points in just 21.7 minutes over 19 games.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Gordon - Continues strong play in victory Gordon accumulated 22 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 141-128 win over the Wizards.
Impact Gordon finished third on the Nuggets in scoring, recording his third game of 20-plus points over his past four contests. The veteran forward has shot the ball well over that span, making 63.4 percent of his shot attempts. Gordon's 61.3 percent field-goal rate on the season is on pace to shatter his previous career-best mark and ranks 12th in the NBA.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jokic leads Denver against Los Angeles after 43-point showing
Denver visits the Los Angeles Lakers after Nikola Jokic scored 43 points in the Nuggets' 141-128 victory over the Washington WizardsDECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nikola Jokic - Posts massive stat line Wednesday Jokic produced 43 points (17-20 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 14 rebounds, eight assists, one block and five steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 141-128 victory over the Wizards.
Impact Jokic was nearly unstoppable inside the arc, going 17-for-18 on two-point attempts. The reigning back-to-back MVP nabbed a season-high five steals and recorded his first 40-point game of the campaign after posting three such performances last season. Jokic's scoring has been down a touch this season, but he's coming on strong in that area, registering 30-plus points in four of his past five contests.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
