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Jaylen Brown

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Jaylen Brown (knee) has been added to the injury report as questionable for Game 3 against the Magic on Friday.

Brown wasn’t listed on the initial injury report but now has a chance to miss this game. Jayson Tatum (wrist) is once again listed as doubtful, and Jrue Holiday (hamstring) is also questionable, so Boston could be very shorthanded on Friday. Both Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard would be in line to play significant roles if Brown is sidelined.
Russell Westbrook

DEN Point Guard #4

Russell Westbrook (foot) did not return to Thursday’s Game 3 loss to the Clippers.

Westbrook only played nine first-half minutes before heading to the locker room with an inflamed left foot. His exit resulted in second-half rotation minutes for Julian Strawther, who missed his lone shot attempt and finished with one rebound and one blocked shot in 11 minutes. Unfortunately for the Nuggets, the turnaround will be quick, as Game 4 is on Saturday. Strawther and Jalen Pickett will be asked to contribute more if Westbrook is unable to play.
Michael Porter Jr.

DEN Small Forward #1

Michael Porter Jr. (shoulder) shot 2-of-9 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Thursday’s Game 3 loss to the Clippers, tallying seven points, six rebounds, one assist, one block and one three-pointer in 35 minutes.

Porter was a game-time decision for Game 3 after injuring his left shoulder late in Monday’s Game 2 defeat. While he did play 35 minutes, the Nuggets forward was largely ineffective, shooting 1-of-6 from beyond the arc. Porter has a Grade 2 AC joint sprain, an injury that can sideline a player for multiple weeks. But, since it’s the postseason, he’s trying to play through the ailment. With Aaron Gordon (calf) and Russell Westbrook (foot) also dealing with injuries, the Nuggets will be in a tough spot for Saturday’s Game 4.
Aaron Gordon

DEN Power Forward #32

Aaron Gordon (calf) finished Thursday’s Game 3 loss to the Clippers with 15 points (6-of-16 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), seven rebounds and two three-pointers in 32 minutes.

Gordon got off to a hot start Thursday night, scoring 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the field in the first quarter. Unfortunately for him, that was as good as it got in Game 3, and a lingering right calf injury could be a factor. During the game, the NBATV announcers reported that Nuggets interim coach David Adelman had informed them that Gordon would not be playing if it were the regular season. But it’s the postseason, so the veteran forward is doing his best to push through the injury. Game 4 is on Saturday in Los Angeles.
Jamal Murray

DEN Point Guard #27

Jamal Murray amassed 23 points (8-of-15 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), four assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 36 minutes in Thursday’s Game 3 loss to the Clippers.

Murray has scored 21 points or more in all three games of this series, shooting over 50 percent from the field in Games 2 and 3. Unfortunately for him and the Nuggets, Thursday’s stat line was recorded in a 34-point defeat. Murray has recorded at least three turnovers in all three games. While the lackluster performances from some of his teammates were more significant issues in Game 3, the Nuggets don’t have much margin for error in a series they now trail two games to one. Game 4 is on Saturday.
Nikola Jokic

DEN Center #15

Nikola Jokic tallied 23 points (9-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 13 rebounds, 13 assists, one steal and two three-pointers in 37 minutes in Thursday’s Game 3 loss to the Clippers.

Jokic recorded another triple-double on Thursday, his second of the series, but the Nuggets have lost both games. While Kawhi Leonard’s excellence was a key factor in the Game 2 defeat, Denver’s supporting cast failed to show up in Game 3. With Jokic having to deal with Ivica Zubac for most of the night, Denver’s “others” must be better if they’re to win the series. Game 4 is on Saturday afternoon, with the Nuggets aiming to avoid a 3-1 deficit.
Ivica Zubac

LAC Center #40

Ivica Zubac accounted for 19 points (8-of-12 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot in 33 minutes during Thursday’s Game 3 win over the Nuggets.

Zubac finished one rebound shy of a double-double in the 34-point victory, but he continues to give Nikola Jokic a hard time defensively. While the three-time MVP recorded another triple-double on Thursday, Zubac’s ability to make things difficult for Jokic has allowed the Clippers to avoid gambling too much defensively. Zubac is a finalist for the Most Improved Player award, and for good reason. His performance in this series has shown why that’s the case. Game 4 is on Saturday afternoon.
Kawhi Leonard

LAC Small Forward #2

Kawhi Leonard logged 35 minutes in Thursday’s Game 3 win over the Nuggets, amassing 21 points (7-of-17 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), 11 rebounds, six assists and three three-pointers.

After going off for 39 points in Game 2, Leonard did cool off some in Game 3. The Nuggets devoted more attention to him defensively, but the Klaw had plenty of help in the 117-84 demolition. Four starters scored at least 19 points, and two reserves also reached double figures. And with Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon playing through injuries, Denver’s task of slowing Leonard may be more difficult moving forward. Game 4 is on Saturday afternoon.
Norman Powell

LAC Small Forward #24

Norman Powell shot 7-of-12 from the field and 3-of-3 from the foul line in Thursday’s Game 3 win over the Nuggets, finishing with 20 points, one rebound, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers in 29 minutes.

After scoring 25 points on 10-of-26 shooting in the Clippers’ two games in Denver, Powell was much better in Game 3. Not only did he shoot over 50 percent from the field, but the Clippers’ guard finished one blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday, with the Clippers aiming to take a 3-1 series lead.
James Harden

LAC Point Guard #1

James Harden accumulated 20 points (6-of-14 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, nine assists and three three-pointers in 34 minutes in Thursday’s Game 3 win over the Nuggets.

Harden’s scoring has decreased since he dropped 32 in the Clippers’ series-opening defeat, but it has not negatively impacted the team’s success. In Game 3, The Beard was one of four starters to score at least 19 points, but the Clippers holding Denver to 83 points was the biggest reason why they won the first-ever playoff game at Intuit Dome by 34. Harden and the Clippers will look to take a 3-1 lead when they host Game 4 on Saturday.

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