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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Will start vs. Oklahoma City
Jusuf Nurkic will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Thunder.Nurkic will be a starter for the Charlotte Hornets for the fifth time this season Friday in Oklahoma City. The veteran big man is averaging 10.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game as a starter for Charlotte.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Nearly double-doubles
Jusuf Nurkic registered nine points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and seven rebounds in 15 minutes during Thursday's 115-98 victory over New York.Nurkic made the most of his limited minutes off the bench Thursday. Mark Williams is being held out for injury management Friday against the Thunder, leaving the Charlotte Hornets very shorthanded. Nurkic could be a popular streaming option as a result.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Green light to play Wednesday
Jusuf Nurkic (shin) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.Nurkic was listed on Tuesday's injury report as questionable due to a left shin contusion, but the issue isn't severe enough for him to miss Wednesday's game. The veteran center has averaged 7.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over 17.9 minutes per game in his nine outings (including four starts) with the Charlotte Hornets this season.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Questionable for Wednesday
Jusuf Nurkic is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to a left shin contusion.The left shin contusion is a new concern for Nurkic, who has missed time recently due to neck soreness and an illness. If the veteran big man is unable to suit up Wednesday, Moussa Diabate will likely see an uptick in playing time behind Mark Williams.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Good to go vs. Heat
Jusuf Nurkic (neck) will play Monday against Miami.Nurkic was trending in the right direction leading up to tipoff, and the team has since confirmed that he'll be available following a one-game absence. He's averaging 7.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks over his last eight games.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Likely available Monday
Jusuf Nurkic (neck) is probable for Monday's game against the Heat.After posting a 12-point, 15-rebound double-double against the Cavaliers on Friday, Nurkic sat out the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set against Brooklyn on Saturday. While the big man will be back in action Monday, Mark Williams (rest) will also be available, so Nurkic will likely handle a reserve role versus Miami.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Ruled out Saturday
Jusuf Nurkic (neck) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.Nurkic is coming off an impressive performance in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, recording a double-double with 12 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block. However, Charlotte will have to pivot Saturday against Brooklyn, likely turning to Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson to shoulder the load in the frontcourt, especially with Mark Williams (foot) also ruled out for this game.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Unlikely to play Saturday
Jusuf Nurkic is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to neck soreness.Nurkic is expected to miss Saturday's contest after starting at center in Charlotte's previous outing. With Mark Williams (foot) also out, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson should receive the majority of the team's center minutes against Brooklyn.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Double-doubles in start
Jusuf Nurkic logged 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 118-117 loss to Cleveland.Nurkic had his best game since arriving in Charlotte, recording just his ninth double-double of the season. With Mark Williams given the night off for rest purposes, Nurkic stepped into the starting role for the fourth time as a Hornet. However, it wasn't enough to secure the victory as Charlotte fell to their ninth straight loss.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Starting Friday
Jusuf Nurkic is in the Charlotte Hornets' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Friday.Nurkic was cleared to play Friday after missing three of the Hornets' last five games due to a back injury, and he will get the start due to the absence of Mark Williams (foot). Nurkic has averaged 6.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks over 17.4 minutes per game across seven games (three starts) with Charlotte.