The Denver Nuggets play the Milwaukee Bucks Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
The Denver Nuggets travel to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.
Denver bounced back from back-to-back losses with a win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday and now that the Nuggets are playing the second leg of back-to-back games, there are a few major names on the roster who's playing statuses are in question, or least worth taking a second look at.
The Bucks are looking to recover from their most recent loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder and their fourth loss in five games and with two of their key players that were absent from the contest against the Thunder possib
Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) attempts a shot under pressure from Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesNuggets Injury Report
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is PROBABLE for Friday's game. Gordon's status has been in question for several games due to a right hamstring strain, with him missing one game on Jan. 17 and being questionable for several others. With his upgrade to probable status for Friday, it looks like Gordon is close to making a full recovery.
Jamal Murray (hamstring/hip) is QUESTIONABLE for Friday's game. Murray has been dealing with inflammation in both his right hamstring and left hip that are putting his playing status in question, though he has not missed any recent games.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) controls the ball as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reaches for it in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesPeyton Watson (ankle) is QUESTIONABLE for Friday with both a right ankle strain and left ankle sprain.
Jonas Valanciunas (calf) is QUESTIONABLE with a right calf strain. Valanciunas returned from a calf injury on Jan. 22 for the first time since injuring the calf on Dec. 31, but the Nuggets are being careful with Valanciunas to ensure that he doesn't re-injure the calf.
Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) reacts with guard Jalen Pickett (24) ahead of guard Bruce Brown (11) in the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Ball Arena. Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesChristian Braun (ankle) is OUT. Braun hasn't played since Jan. 9 due to the injury.
Cameron Johnson (knee) is OUT for Friday's game with a bone bruise in his right knee. Johnson has been out since Dec. 23.
Tamar Bates (foot) remains OUT while he recovers from foot surgery. Bates has yet to appear in a regular season game this season.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic reacts from the bench in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Ball Arena. Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesNikola Jokic (knee) remains OUT due to a bone bruise in his left knee. Jokic injured the knee during a Dec. 29 game against the Miami Heat and could return to he court soon, but there is no hard date that he'll be able to return.
Bucks Injury Report
AJ Green (illness) is QUESTIONABLE for Friday's game due to illness.
Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) is OUT for the second straight game due to an oblique strain.
Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) steals the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesTaurean Prince (neck) remains OUT while he continues to recover from surgery to repair a herniated disk in his neck.
Gary Trent Jr. (illness) is QUESTIONABLE for Friday's game due to illness.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) controls the ball as Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) guards in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesMyles Turner (ankle) is PROBABLE. Turner missed the Bucks' last game with a left ankle sprain, but it's looking like he'll be back on the court Friday.
Alex Antetokounmpo (two-way) is OUT for Friday's game and playing with the Wisconsin Herd of the G-League.