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Christian Braun - Rejoins reservesBraun will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

ImpactBraun made a pair of starts in place of Aaron Gordon but will return to the second unit with Gordon available. The Nuggets will have their preferred starting five for the first time since mid-March, meaning Braun will likely be back to his 18-to-22-minute role.

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Zeke Nnaji - Available WednesdayNnaji (thigh) will play in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

ImpactNnaji was initially labeled probable with tendinitis in his right thigh but he's been given the green light for Wednesday's contest. Nnaji is averaging 5.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 combined steals-plus-blocks across 13.0 minutes per game in his last two appearances.

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Julian Strawther - Good to go WednesdayStrawther (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game versus Minnesota.

ImpactStrawther has been upgraded from probable to available Wednesday despite dealing with a sprained right ankle. Strawther could continue to provide depth in Denver's forward rotation.

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Nikola Jokic - Suiting up against MinnesotaJokic (hip) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves.

ImpactJokic has been upgraded from probable to available despite dealing with left hip inflammation. Denver will be able to roll out their typical starting five against Minnesota in a crucial contest to determine the top seed in the Western Conference.

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Given green lightCaldwell-Pope (shoulder) will play Wednesday against Minnesota, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

ImpactCaldwell-Pope is good to go Wednesday after being deemed probable with a strained right shoulder. The Nuggets will have their regular starting five available for the first time in roughly three weeks.

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Michael Porter Jr. - Available for WednesdayPorter (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, as expected.

ImpactPorter was listed as probable on the initial injury report, so there was never much doubt about his status, but now we have official confirmation that he'll be active. Make sure you've got MPJ in your active lineup.

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Rockets looking to maintain improved play at expense of losing JazzThe last two times Houston and Utah played in March, the Jazz were in the middle of a lengthy losing streak and the Rockets were in hot purs...

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