Denver Nuggets
2026-27 season · 2-2
In plain words
- Scores 110.8 points a game (21st of 30).
- Allows 114.0 points a game (15th of 30; 1st allows the fewest).
- Plays at 101.6 possessions a game (25th of 30; 1st is the fastest).
What this defense allows, by position
| Per game, to | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Threes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 58.8#17 | 17.2#23 | 16.2#16 | 7.8#19 |
| Forwards | 37.5#6 | 12.5#1 | 8.0#18 | 4.2#12 |
| Centers | 17.8#19 | 15.8#28 | 2.2#11 | 0.8#11 |
Colors are from the opposing player’s side: green means this defense gives up a lot there, red means it gives up little.
Players
Per game. Tap a player for his numbers and game log.
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Threes | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray G | 22.5 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 4.0 | 38.5 |
| Nikola Jokic C | 22.0 | 10.5 | 9.0 | 1.2 | 37.0 |
| Christian Braun G | 11.5 | 4.5 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 35.8 |
| Aaron Gordon F | 12.2 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 30.5 |
| DeMar DeRozan G | 13.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 26.8 |
| Trevon Brazile F | 9.5 | 7.5 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 23.8 |
| Bryce Hopkins F | 3.8 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 16.5 |
| Marvin Bagley III F | 5.5 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| Tyus Jones G | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 10.0 |
Injuries
- Out: Cameron Johnson. Johnson (ankle) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Suns, per John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM.
- Out: Alpha Diallo. Diallo (personal) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Suns.
- Out: Spencer Jones. Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against New Orleans.
- Out: Julian Strawther. Strawther (knee) was diagnosed with a left knee sprain Friday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.