The Denver Nuggets face off against the Brooklyn Nets tonight at Ball Arena, wrapping up their season series. The struggling Nets continue their rebuilding phase after the departure of their “big three,” while the Nuggets focus on getting key players healthy.
Game Details
- Who: Denver Nuggets (21-15) vs. Brooklyn Nets (13-24)
- When: 7:00 PM MST
- Where: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- How to Watch/Listen:
- TV: Altitude TV, My20 KTVD, NBA League Pass (for out-of-market viewers)
- Radio: Altitude Radio 92.5 FM
Matchup Overview
| Position | Nuggets | Nets | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG | Jamal Murray | Ben Simmons | Nuggets |
| SG | Russell Westbrook | Tyrese Martin | Nuggets |
| SF | Christian Braun | Ziaire Williams | Nuggets |
| PF | Michael Porter Jr. | Noah Clowney | Nuggets |
| C | Nikola Jokic | Nic Claxton | Nuggets |
| Bench | Strawther, Watson, Jordan | Wilson, Evbuomwan, Johnson | Nuggets |
Injury Report
Nuggets:
- Nikola Jokic (illness) – questionable
- Aaron Gordon (calf) – doubtful
- Vlatko Cancar (knee) – out
- DaRon Holmes II (Achilles) – out
- Spencer Jones, PJ Hall – out (G-League)
Nets:
- Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) – out
- Cameron Johnson (ankle) – out
- Cam Thomas (hamstring) – out
- D’Angelo Russell (shin) – out
- De’Anthony Melton (knee) – out
- Maxwell Lewis (leg) – out
- Trendon Watford (hamstring) – out
- Dariq Whitehead (concussion) – out
Keys to the Game
1. Nuggets’ Defense Holding Strong
The Nuggets have held opponents under 120 points for four straight games, showing improvement on defense. To maintain this momentum, Denver must stay disciplined against a depleted Nets roster and avoid underestimating their opponent.
2. Nets’ Injury Woes
Brooklyn’s roster is thin, with only a handful of regular rotation players available. Key contributors like Ben Simmons, Ziaire Williams, and Nic Claxton will shoulder the load, but the Nets’ lack of depth gives the Nuggets a clear advantage.
3. Jokic’s Impact (If He Plays)
Nikola Jokic’s status remains uncertain, but if he plays, expect him to dominate in the paint rather than rely on long-range shooting, especially as he recovers from illness.
Betting Tip
If Nikola Jokic plays, consider taking the under on his 1.5 threes at +145. He’s more likely to focus on scoring inside, and his recent illness may affect his shooting legs.
Prediction: The Nuggets’ depth and defensive improvements should secure them a win against an undermanned Nets team. Final score prediction: Nuggets 115, Nets 98.
