Each day, this column will provide live updates for all NBA news. Enjoy up-to-the-minute alerts for injuries and lineup confirmations. The Key News to Watch section will highlight notable injuries to monitor for the current NBA slate.
Key NBA News to Watch
Jalen Brunson (foot) — In
Jamal Murray (calf) — Available
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (abdomen) — Available
Follow us on Twitter at @Underdog__NBA for notifications.
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, Precious Achiuwa, Isaiah Hartenstein
Jalen Brunson (foot) — In
OG Anunoby (hamstring) — Out
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) — Injured
Julius Randle (shoulder) — Out for season
Bojan Bogdanovic (foot, wrist) — Out for season
Anunoby was forced to exit Game 2 in the third quarter after straining his hamstring while attempting to grab a loose ball. He's already been ruled out Friday, and he's unlikely to return for Game 4, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Before Anunoby was injured, Brunson was ailed by a sore right foot, though it's unclear exactly when the pain began. He missed the final 15 minutes of the first half but started the third quarter and finished the game. Despite their injuries, Anunoby and Brunson scored a combined 57 points. Their final statuses will be critical against a Pacers team desperate for a win.
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner
Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic
Jamal Murray (calf) — Available
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (abdomen) — Available
Reggie Jackson (calf) — Available
Vlatko Cancar (knee) — Injured
In Game 2, Murray shot three-of-18 from the field and scored just eight points en route to a blowout loss. While he continues to feel the effects of his injury, it seems unlikely that it will force him to miss a game, particularly now that the Nuggets are down 2-0 in the series. Denver's defense left much to be desired in the previous contest as the Wolves shot 50.0% from the field and 39.4% from beyond the arc. The Nuggets also had trouble on the other end, scoring just 80 points on 34.9% shooting. Things won't get any easier as Rudy Gobert is set to return to Minnesota's lineup after missing Game 2.
Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert
Rudy Gobert (personal) — Not on injury report
Monte Morris (finger) — Not on injury report