The Denver Nuggets visit the Atlanta Hawks Friday at 7:30 PM ET at State Farm Arena, with Denver riding a one-game winning streak and Atlanta on a two-game skid.
The Nuggets are 15-6 this season, while the Hawks sit at 13-10, and the teams have not faced each other yet this year.
Denver’s injury report lists Christian Braun (left ankle) and Aaron Gordon (right hamstring) as out, with Spencer Jones listed as questionable due to a right knee contusion. Julian Strawther remains sidelined managing a lower back injury, while G League players Tamar Bates and DaRon Holmes II are unavailable.
Atlanta faces several absences as Trae Young is out with a right knee MCL sprain, and N’Faly Dante is in concussion protocol. Jacob Toppin (right shoulder) and Eli John Ndiaye are also out, while Kristaps Porzingis is questionable in his return-to-competition reconditioning. Jalen Johnson and Caleb Houstan are listed as questionable.
Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets, averaging 28.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 11.1 assists per game, while Jamal Murray contributes 24.7 points and 6.6 assists. Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun provide scoring depth with 18.8 and 11.4 points per game, respectively. Cameron Johnson adds 11.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per contest.
Atlanta relies on Jalen Johnson, who averages 23.2 points and 10 rebounds, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker with 20.4 points per game. Onyeka Okongwu contributes 16 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Kristaps Porzingis has 18.7 points and 5.9 rebounds when available. Dyson Daniels averages 10.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.
Denver comes off a loss to the Dallas Mavericks 121-131 before beating Indiana, while the Hawks are seeking to halt a two-game skid following defeats to the Clippers and Pistons.
