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Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Timberwolves in battle for top seed in West, take on HawksThe Minnesota Timberwolves hope to have one of their stars back and will try to bounce back from a disappointing loss when they tip off agai...
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Listed probable for FridayCaldwell-Pope is probable for Friday's game against the Spurs due to a right shoulder strain.
ImpactCaldwell-Pope has been dealing with a strained right shoulder for quite some time, but like the other Denver starters, he's not taking any days off down the stretch while the team fights for the top seed in the Western Conference. Caldwell-Pope is shooting 42.9 percent from three-point range since the start of April.
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Zeke Nnaji - Likely to play FridayNnaji (thigh) is probable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
ImpactAlthough Nnaji continues to deal with right adductor tendinitis, he'll likely be able to suit up once again Friday. Over his last three appearances, he's averaged 3.7 points and 3.0 rebounds in 9.3 minutes per game.
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Michael Porter Jr. - Probable against San AntonioPorter is probable for Friday's game against the Spurs due to a left quadriceps contusion.
ImpactPorter has been dealing with a knee issue recently but hasn't been forced to miss time in over two months. Although he's dealing with a quadriceps issue ahead of Friday's matchup, he'll likely be available once again.
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Aaron Gordon - Likely to play FridayGordon (foot) is probable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
ImpactGordon returned to the court Wednesday against the Timberwolves and tallied five points, nine assists, five rebounds and a steal in 28 minutes. Despite his lingering foot issue, he'll likely be available once again Friday.
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Jamal Murray - Probable for FridayMurray (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
ImpactMurray has appeared in each of the last three matchups, but he continues to deal with a knee issue late in the regular season. However, it appears likely that he'll be able to suit up once again Friday.
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Nikola Jokic - Probable to face SpursJokic is probable to play Friday's game against the Spurs due to left hip inflammation.
ImpactThe Nuggets are trying to secure the top seed in the Western Conference, and the probable tag suggests Jokic will be able to handle his regular workload ahead of what promises to be a thrilling duel against Victor Wembanyama. Jokic notched Jokic recorded 42 points (18-32 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 16 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes the last time he faced the Spurs back on April 2.
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