Impact Nurkic was also added to the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Thunder and ultimately was cleared to play. He appears to have a good chance to play again Friday.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
JUSUF NURKIC #20 - CENTER - PHOENIX SUNS
8.9 PPG •
9.9 RPG •
1.3 APG
8.9 PPG
9.9 RPG
1.3 APG
Expected to play Friday Nurkic is probable for Friday's game against the Nuggets despite right calf soreness.
Active Wednesday Nurkic (calf) is available to play Wednesday against the Thunder.
Impact Nurkic will resume his normal starting role at center after missing the team's last contest with a calf injury. Nurkic is averaging 14.5 points and 9.9 rebounds per game.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Wednesday Nurkic (calf) is questionable to play in Wednesday's matchup with the Thunder.
Impact Nurkic is questionable to miss his second straight game due to right calf soreness. Drew Eubanks will likely start yet again if the 28-year-old center is unable to suit up Wednesday.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out Monday Nurkic (calf) is out for Monday's contest against the Thunder.
Impact After starting 17 consecutive games for the Trail Blazers, Nurkic will officially miss his fourth contest of the season Monday. Drew Eubanks figures to enter Portland's starting lineup in Nurkic's place. Nurkic's next chance to take the floor comes Wednesday during a rematch against Oklahoma City.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Downgraded to questionable Nurkic (calf) has been downgraded to questionable for Monday's matchup against Oklahoma City.
Impact Nurkic was initially listed as probable with right calf soreness, but he's since been downgraded to questionable, which is never a good sign. The talented big man will presumably go through warmups before the team makes a decision on his availability, but if Nurkic is sidelined, Drew Eubanks, Trendon Watford, Justise Winslow and Greg Brown would be candidates for increased minutes.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Monday Nurkic has been listed as probable for Monday's game against the Thunder due to right calf soreness.
Impact Nurkic racked up 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 27 minutes during Saturday's 107-95 victory over the Rockets, and the probable tag means the big man shouldn't have major issues suiting up for Monday's contest. Nurkic is averaging 15.3 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in December.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up double figures Nurkic racked up 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 27 minutes during Saturday's 107-95 victory over the Rockets.
Impact Nurkic turned in an efficient shooting line in this one and also hit a three for the second game in a row. He's now scored in double figures in four of his last five contests, knocking down 58.5 percent of his field goals over this stretch.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Simons, Lillard lead Trail Blazers past Rockets 107-95
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Lillard ties own Blazers mark with 11 3-pointers, beats Minn
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Secures 15 boards in win Nurkic ended with eight points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 26 minutes during Saturday's 124-118 win over the Timberwolves.
Impact Nurkic had a quiet night offensively, recording his lowest shot-attempt total in over a month. However, he was a beast on the boards, pulling down 15 rebounds -- two short of his season-best mark. Nurkic also swatted two shots in the contest and has recorded at least one block in eight straight games.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lillard has 36 points, Trail Blazers beat Timberwolves
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Murray's 3 gives Nuggets 121-120 win over Lillard, Blazers
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Records another double-double Nurkic produced 15 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and one block over 39 minutes during Saturday's 116-111 win over Utah.
Impact Nurkic is not likely to operate as Portland's main scoring threat unless they are seriously depleted, but he continues to thrive even if he holds a secondary role on offense. The veteran big man has three double-doubles across his last four outings and is also on a run of eight double-digit scoring outings across his last 10 games. He's averaging 15.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.9 blocks per game in that span.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Simons' career-best 45 points carries Portland past Utah
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Struggles with shot in loss Nurkic provided eight points (2-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 128-109 loss to the Lakers.
Impact Nurkic was held under 10 field-goal attempts for the first time since Nov. 17, and he shot just 25 percent from the floor Wednesday to snap a streak of seven consecutive double-digit scoring performances. However, the 28-year-old remained consistent on the boards and posted double-digit rebounds for the fourth time in the last six games. During that stretch, he's averaged 16.0 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 32.7 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sniffs triple-double in loss Nurkic ended Tuesday's 118-112 loss to the Clippers with 13 points (6-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks across 32 minutes.
Impact Nurkic ended just three assists shy of delivering a triple-double, and while he needed 15 shots to score 13 points, he still posted a solid stat line and made his presence felt on both ends of the court. Nurkic has scored in double digits in seven games in a row, averaging 17.6 points per game while posting three double-doubles in that span.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Powell scores 32 as Clippers rally past Blazers 118-112
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Portland plays conference rival Los Angeles
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Grabs 14 rebounds in loss Nurkic contributed 17 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and one block in 34 minutes during Sunday's 111-97 loss to the Nets.
Impact Nurkic recorded a double-double in the second half as 10 of his boards and 12 of his points came after halftime. It was his sixth double-double of the season and he's now averaging 10.0 rebounds per contest. Since returning from a thigh injury Nov. 15, he's scored 17.0 points and grabbed 8.1 rebounds per game while making 56.8 percent of his shot attempts in seven appearances.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Durant, Seth Curry help Nets pull away, beat Blazers 111-94
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Jerami Grant scores 44, Blazers beat Knicks 132-129 in OT
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Mitchell scores 34, Cavaliers beat Trail Blazers 114-96
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Bucks pull away in second half to beat Trail Blazers
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O'Neale scores on late tip, Nets top Trail Blazers 109-107
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