The Denver Nuggets set their injury report for game six against the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Denver Nuggets look to avoid elimination when they travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in game six.
The Nuggets were able to flip the script in game five, playing a more physical and intense game in order to book their flight back to Minnesota. The Timberwolves got out to a very early lead, but couldn't make any type of run to put the Nuggets on their heels. Once Denver took the lead a couple of minutes into the first quarter, they never looked back. Minnesota kept things within striking distance throughout the first half, but Denver pulled away in the third quarter en route to a 125-113 victory.
The Timberwolves lead the series 3-2. Game six takes place in Minnesota and begins at 9:30 PM ET.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Aaron Gordon is QUESTIONABLE with left calf tightness. Gordon missed game five after being limited to just 24 minutes in game four. He also missed game three. In three games this series, he is averaging 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. He is shooting 40% from the field and 21% from three.
Spencer Jones has started in his place.
Peyton Watson remains OUT with a right hamstring strain. Watson has been sidelined since April 1. On April 22, the Nuggets announced that Watson is still out on a week-to-week basis. There is no timetable for his return.
Denver is expected to start Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Jones, Cameron Johnson, and Christian Braun.
Tim Hardaway Jr, Bruce Brown, Tyus Jones, and Jonas Valanciunas all played more than ten minutes off the bench in game five.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
Bones Hyland is AVAILABLE with left knee soreness. He was originally listed as qustionable. Hyland has played in all five games during this series, seeing his minutes increase each game as the Timberwolves have continued to deal with major injuries. He played 23 minutes in game five, finishing with 15 points, one rebound, and one assist.
Ayo Dosunmu is QUESTIONABLE with right calf soreness. With injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, Dosumu started in game five, scoring 18 points. He had a series high 43 points in game four.
Anthony Edwards is OUT with a left knee bone bruise. He suffered the injury in the first half of game four. He is expected to miss multiple weeks, which rules him out for the rest of this series.
Donte DiVincenzo is OUT after undergoing surgery for a torn right Achilles. He was injured two minutes into game four. He won't return until next season at the earliest.
The Timberwolves are expected to start Ayo Dosunmu, if he plays, Mike Conley, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and Jaden McDaniels.
Naz Reid, Kyle Anderson, Hyland, and Jaylen Clark all played more than ten minutes off the bench in game five.