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Jokic's triple-double (36 Pts, 13 Reb, 14 Ast) not enough as Kings defeat Nuggets 123-117

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Chris Duarte - Questionable MondayDuarte (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

ImpactDuarte did not play in the team's last game after starting the previous four games, but he wasn't given an injury tag. Duarte is now listed as questionable for Monday's In-Season Tournament quarterfinal with left knee soreness, which could be an explanation for him not being featured against the Bulls. Then again, Duarte posted averages of 4.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 17.3 minutes per game over those four starts, so the team may have just been trying out a new rotation.

DECEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Keegan Murray - Light role in returnMurray (back) played 23 minutes and finished with eight points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in Saturday's 123-117 win over the Nuggets.

ImpactMaking his return from a four-game absence due to joint irritation in his lower back, Murray took back his spot in the starting five, but he wasn't particularly effective during his time on the court and saw his playing time suppressed as a result. Murray may need a few games to shake off the rust, but he should eventually reclaim a steady 30-plus-minute role. However, expect some inconsistency with his production, which has been a familiar refrain through Murray's first two seasons in the league.

DECEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Davion Mitchell - Good to go MondayMitchell (illness) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

ImpactMitchell didn't play in Saturday's contest due to an illness, but he will return to action after missing just one game. The third-year pro is averaging 4.4 points, 2.8 assists and 0.8 rebounds in 12.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Trey Lyles - Off injury reportLyles (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Pelicans.

ImpactLyles was originally ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets due to an ankle issue, but he ended up playing, posting seven points, four rebounds and an assist across 17 minutes. Lyles is not listed on the injury report for Monday's game, so he should be good to go barring any setbacks.

DECEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Aaron Gordon - Gets sizable minutes in returnGordon (heel) finished with 17 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and one block across 33 minutes in Saturday's 123-117 loss to the Kings.

ImpactGordon made his return from a four-game absence due to the heel injury, taking back his usual spot in the starting five while reclaiming a typical minutes load. The Nuggets were playing without Jamal Murray (ankle) for the second game in a row, but if Murray is available for the team's next game Wednesday versus the Clippers, Gordon could end up losing out on a couple of field-goal attempts.

DECEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Reggie Jackson - Puts up 20 points in lossJackson notched 20 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound, eight assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Saturday's 123-117 loss to the Kings.

ImpactJamal Murray's (ankle) return is imminent, but his minutes will be capped as he works his way back to 100 percent. Jackson will need to be shelved eventually, but he'll still have some value while Murray gets back up to speed. The veteran has averaged 16.1 points and 5.1 assists since taking over the starting job.

DECEMBER 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic - Massive triple-double in lossJokic logged 36 points (13-23 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 13 rebounds, 14 assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Saturday's 123-117 loss to the Kings.

ImpactJokic's eighth-triple-double matches the combined total of the rest of the league in the category, a staggering stat that aptly illustrates Jokic's dominance. His brilliance wasn't enough to turn the tide against the Kings, who proved to be a stern test with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis enjoying massive totals.

DECEMBER 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE