Nuggets' Christian Braun: Green light to play Wednesday
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Braun (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
After being surprisingly ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Warriors, Braun has been given the green light to play through left foot inflammation Wednesday. The 2022 first-rounder should find some extra playmaking opportunities against Los Angeles, considering Nikola Jokic (elbow/ankle) and Jamal Murray (ankle) are out. Braun has averaged 16.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 36.6 minutes over eight games this month.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Questionable to suit up Wednesday
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Braun (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Braun is in danger of missing his second straight game due to left foot inflammation. The 23-year-old was listed as probable before having been ruled out for Monday's win over Golden State. If Braun remains on the shelf, Russell Westbrook and Peyton Watson will likely see an uptick in playing time Wednesday.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Likely to play Monday vs. GSW
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Braun (foot) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Warriors.
Braun has been playing through left foot inflammation as of late, and unless he suffers a setback, he should be able to do so again Monday. It certainly hasn't impacted his playing time, as he's played 36.8 minutes per game since the beginning of March and averaged 16.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Green light to play Saturday
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Braun (foot) is available for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Braun was listed on the injury report due to left foot inflammation, but it's not severe enough for him to miss Saturday's contest. He has started in every game for the Nuggets since Feb. 1, and over that span he has averaged 17.7 points on 56.0 percent shooting, 6.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 steals over 36.2 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Likely to play Saturday
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Braun is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Wizards due to left foot inflammation.
Braun hasn't missed a game since Dec. 16 and isn't expected to do so Saturday despite dealing with a left foot issue. There is no indication Braun will operate on a minutes restriction if he's upgraded to available.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Posts 22 points in victory
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Braun closed Friday's 131-126 win over the Lakers with 22 points (9-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal in 35 minutes.
Braun bounced back from a tepid performance against the Bucks and turned in a solid line despite nursing a foot sprain.The third-year pro is having a breakout season thanks to his nightly presence in Denver's first unit. He's blowing out his previous seasonal numbers, averaging 15.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals over 61 games.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Green light to play Friday
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Braun (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Braun popped up on Thursday's injury report due to left foot inflammation, but the issue isn't severe enough for him to miss Friday's contest. Braun has started in 18 straight games, and over that span he has averaged 17.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.2 steals over 36.3 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Likely to play through foot issue
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Braun is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Lakers due to left foot inflammation.
While Braun looks like he'll be able to play through the foot issue Friday, he could be a candidate to sit out the second half of the Nuggets' back-to-back set Saturday versus the Wizards. Braun has enjoyed a breakout third season in Denver, averaging 15.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 three-pointers, 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks across 33.4 minutes.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Productive in Monday's win
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Braun provided 14 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block in 36 minutes during Monday's 140-127 win over the Thunder.
The third-year wing continues to be a steady secondary contributor for Denver. Braun has scored in double digits in 26 straight games and drained multiple threes in six straight contests, averaging 20.0 points, 4.5 boards, 4.0 assists, 2.7 treys, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over that latter stretch while shooting 54.2 percent from the floor and and eye-popping 50.0 percent (16-for-32) from long distance.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Goes for 23 points Friday
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Braun finished with 23 points (10-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 35 minutes during Friday's 134-119 victory over the Pistons.
Braun surpassed the 20-point mark for the first time since the end of the All-Star break and stepped up in a big way as the Nuggets ended the Pistons' eight-game winning run. Braun was out of the starting lineup for two games in late January but has been a regular member of the first unit all season long amid what has been a career-best season for him. He's averaging 17.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game since the beginning of February and a line of 14.6 points, 5.8 boards, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals per contest since the All-Star break.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Records double-double
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Braun finished with 13 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals in Thursday's 121-112 loss to the Bucks.
Braun was impactful in multiple facets, recording his fourth double-double of the season. Starting alongside Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter, the 23-year-old isn't asked to shoulder a heavy load on offense, but he's still scored in double figures in 20 straight games. In February (11 games), the shooting guard averaged an impressive 17.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists on 56.5 percent shooting.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Strong showing against Suns
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Braun contributed 18 points (6-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one block in 38 minutes during Saturday's 122-105 win over Phoenix.
Making his fifth straight start, Braun set a new season high in assists in another productive performance. Over those five starts, the third-year wing is averaging 18.4 points, 8.2 boards, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 threes while shooting 54.5 percent from the floor.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Three swipes in victory
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Braun contributed 16 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Thursday's 112-90 victory over the Magic.
Braun led the club with a game-high mark in steals while delivering an efficient performance from the field in the win. The third-year pro has logged three steals in each of his last two outings, and he has also racked up five or more rebounds in each of his last eight. Over his last 10 appearances (eight starts), Braun has averaged 18.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 three-pointers in 31.3 minutes per game. The 23-year-old has also recorded 59.7/40.0/87.1 shooting splits in that 10-game span.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Records double-double Saturday
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Braun chipped in 24 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Saturday's 107-104 win over Charlotte.
Braun moved back into the starting lineup, filling in for Russell Westbrook, who was sidelined due to a hamstring issue. After a red-hot start to the season, Braun's production had tailed off until recently, having now scored at least 20 points in six of the past 10 games. Over the past eight games, he is averaging 18.9 points to go with 5.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.5 three-pointers. Should Westbrook be forced to miss additional time, Braun should be able to hold down a starting role moving forward.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Starting Saturday vs. Charlotte
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Braun is in the Nuggets' starting lineup against the Hornets on Saturday.
Braun will take the place of Russell Westbrook (hamstring) in the starting lineup Saturday. Braun averaged 14.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 29.9 minutes per game in January.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Lands career-high 28 points
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Braun logged 28 points (11-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Monday's 129-121 loss to the Bulls.
Braun erupted for a career-high 28 points, continuing his recent uptick in production. He has now scored at least 20 points in five of the past seven games, a welcome sight after a scoring slump to begin the month. He has started every game this season, averaging 14.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 32.4 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Scores 20 points Tuesday
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Braun closed with 20 points (8-11 FG, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 144-109 victory over the 76ers.
Braun had a solid showing in this blowout win and reached the 20-point plateau for the third time over his last four appearances. He seems to be growing more comfortable on offense as the season progresses, and with Russell Westbrook adopting a lesser role in the scoring column, Braun has done a good job of taking advantage of that opportunity. Braun is averaging 13.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game since the beginning of January.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Good to go
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Braun (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Braun has been dealing with a lower back strain lately, but he will be able to play through it again Sunday. Over his last five appearances, Braun is averaging 12.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.2 assists in 31.4 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Likely to play Sunday
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Braun is probable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to a lower back strain.
Braun has been dealing with a lower back injury for almost a week and has already missed a game due to the issue. However, he's expected to face the Pelicans on Sunday for the first leg of a back-to-back set. He played just 24 minutes in the Nuggets' most recent game, which is significantly lower than his average of 34.3 minutes per game this year.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Ruled out Monday
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Braun (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Braun will miss his first game of the season due to lower back spasms, and his next chance to suit up will come Thursday against Portland. With the 23-year-old sidelined, Julian Strawther, Russell Westbrook and Peyton Watson are candidates for increased roles.
