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Key NBA News to Watch
Stephen Curry (foot) — In
Joel Embiid (rest) — In
James Harden (reconditioning) — Out
Jonathan Kuminga (foot) — Available
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Confirmed Lineup: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic
Vlatko Cancar (knee) — Injured
The Nuggets are healthy and seemingly haven't missed a step. They posted a 114.7 Offensive Rating after the All-Star break last season and a 114.6 Offensive Rating this season. Despite not playing a preseason game, Porter Jr. has averaged 10.5 points and 12.5 rebounds in 28.9 minutes per game.
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren
Kenrich Williams (back) — Out
Jaylin Williams (hamstring) — Injured
Gilgeous-Alexander is off to an elite start to the season. He's averaged 32.5 points on 61.4% shooting along with 8.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game. In four games against Denver last season, he also averaged 32.5 points per game.
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
Stephen Curry (foot) — In
Draymond Green (ankle) — In
Jonathan Kuminga (foot) — Available
After missing the first two games with a sprained left ankle, Green said he will make his season debut. But in the first game of a road back-to-back for the Warriors, Curry is questionable, so it's uncertain if the team will be whole for the first time. Because Green missed the preseason, it would be his first minutes with Paul in any game since he joined the team.
Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
Jock Landale (concussion) — Out
Nate Hinton (ankle) — Available
Tari Eason (leg) — Injured
Victor Oladipo (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter, Jalen Johnson, Clint Capela
Wesley Matthews (calf) — Injured
In two games, Young has attempted a total of 35 field goals and made just eight of them. His field goal percentage (22.9%) ranks last among players who have averaged at least 15.0 shots per game. The Bucks allowed the second-lowest field goal percentage to opponents (45.6%) last season.
Confirmed Lineup: Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Jae Crowder, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez
Khris Middleton (injury management) — Out
In the opener, Middleton took just five shots and assisted on nine points, but logged a 20.5% usage rate in 16 minutes. Without him, the usage could concentrate to absurd levels towards Giannis and Lillard. Giannis posted a 38.1% usage rate in the first game and Lillard's was 30.0%.
Confirmed Lineup: Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, Matisse Thybulle, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton
Ish Wainright (calf) — Out
Anfernee Simons (thumb) — Injured
While Simons is sidelined, Sharpe should continue to shine in a huge role. In the last contest, he recorded a team-high 24 points in 41 minutes and attempted 11 threes while logging a 27.8% usage rate. In 15 starts last season, he averaged 18.5 points in 33.0 minutes per game.
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Maxey, De'Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris, PJ Tucker, Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid (rest) — In
James Harden (reconditioning) — Out
Harden remained in Philadelphia during the last two road games. As they return home for the second game of a back-to-back set, it's uncertain whether or not he will play or if the team will continue to hold him out. A return would undoubtedly impact Maxey's burning start. In the first two games, he's led the team in points (32.5), assists (7.5), and minutes (40.4) per game.
Confirmed Lineup: Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Victor Wembanyama, Zach Collins
Devonte' Graham (suspension) — Available
Confirmed Lineup: Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Robert Covington, Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann (ankle) — Out
Marcus Morris (coach's decision) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
Cam Reddish (foot) — Available
Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) — Injured
After playing 29 minutes in the season opener, there was a lot of talk surrounding James' minutes being managed. Despite it all, he played the entire fourth quarter in the last contest on his way to 35 minutes. Reportedly, the range of 28-30 minutes will be a guideline that can be adjusted as needed. It could be a situation that's tough to project each night.
Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
Trey Lyles (calf) — Out