Nuggets' Christian Braun: Puts up 19 points in rout
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Braun racked up 19 points (8-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 129-93 win over Houston.
After missing a big chunk of the year with an ankle sprain, Braun is finally starting to gain a rhythm. The swingman has averaged 13.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.4 three-pointers in 35.7 minutes per game across his last seven contests, shooting 50.7 percent from the floor during this period.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Mediocre in blowout loss
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Braun finished Friday's 142-103 loss to the Knicks with seven points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds and five assists.
Braun notably logged 31 minutes Friday despite sitting out the entire fourth quarter of the blowout loss. He has been a total ironman for the Nuggets since returning from an ankle injury Feb. 3, having played and started in 14 straight games. During that stretch, he has averaged 34.4 minutes per game, serving as a durable fixture for a rotation dealing with various frontcourt absences. While his overall production has been somewhat mediocre -- he's averaging 12.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest -- his availability remains vital for Denver's depth.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Hits for season-high 23 on Friday
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Braun supplied 23 points (8-18 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 45 minutes during Friday's 127-121 overtime loss to the Thunder.
The 23 points were a season high for Braun, who appears to be rounding into form after ankle issues cost him more than two months of action. Over the last eight games, the fourth-year wing is averaging 13.6 points, 5.8 boards, 3.3 assists, 1.5 threes and 0.9 steals in 34.0 minutes while shooting 56.2 percent from the floor.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Passive in win Wednesday
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Braun ended with six points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 103-84 victory over the Celtics.
Braun tallied just six points, unable to maintain his double-digit scoring streak. Since returning from injury, Braun has struggled to be anything more than a role player, averaging 10.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in nine appearances over the past month. At best, managers should view him as a schedule play, if and when the Nuggets are tabled with some favorable matchups.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Officially in
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Braun (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
Braun will shed a probable tag in time to suit up Wednesday. He's fresh off his third 20-point game of the season, as he logged 20 points, five rebounds and two assists in Monday's loss to Cleveland.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Expected to play vs. Grizzlies
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Braun is probable for Wednesday's game against Memphis due to a left ankle sprain.
Braun also carried a probable designation leading up to Monday's game against the Cavs and was ultimately able to suit up, so he'll presumably have a good chance to take the court Wednesday in his team's final game before the All-Star break. Braun is averaging 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in four showings since returning from a 12-game absence due to the ankle injury.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Cleared to play Monday
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Braun (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Braun will shed his probable tag and suit up for Monday's matchup. After missing 12 games due to a sprained left ankle, the Kansas product has averaged 7.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 33.7 minutes in three games since returning to the lineup.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Cleared to face Bulls
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Braun (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against Chicago.
Braun was previously considered probable, so his availability doesn't come as much of a surprise. He has played in two games since returning from a 12-game absence, playing 26 and 43 minutes, respectively. He's shot 2-for-6 from the field in both outings.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Good to go vs. New York
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Braun (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Braun returned Tuesday against the Nuggets from a 12-game absence due to a left ankle sprain and finished with six points and two assists in 26 minutes. Even with Wednesday's game being the second leg of a back-to-back set, the Nuggets feel confident enough in Braun to give the fourth-year pro the green light to play against New York.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Probable for Wednesday
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Braun (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.
Braun logged 26 minutes as a starter in his return from a lengthy layoff during Tuesday's loss to the Pistons, and it looks like he'll be available for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Braun is averaging 9.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Available Tuesday
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Braun (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Braun will shed his questionable tag and return from a 12-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. However, it wouldn't be surprising if the fourth-year wing operates under a minutes restriction after the extended absence. Braun appeared in just three games in January, during which he averaged 2.7 points and 3.7 rebounds across 26.3 minutes per game following a 23-game absence due to the same ankle injury.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Doubtful for Sunday
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Braun (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Braun is expected to miss a 12th consecutive contest as he recovers from a left ankle sprain, though it's a positive sign that he isn't being ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. Jalen Pickett and Julian Strawther may continue to see increased burn if Braun remains sidelined.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Could return before break
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The Nuggets are hopeful Braun (ankle) can return before the All-Star break, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
The team hasn't disclosed much of a timetable for Braun's return, so this latest update at least provides some perspective on a potential target date. The Kansas product hasn't take the floor since Jan. 9 after suffering a left ankle sprain and has already been downgraded to out for Thursday's matchup against the Nets.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Won't play Thursday
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Braun (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
The Nuggets continue to rule Braun out a day in advance of tipoff, indicating that he's still not close to a return. He should be considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Clippers until Denver offers an update on his status.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Ruled out Friday
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Braun is out for Friday's game against the Bucks with a left ankle sprain.
The Nuggets have now ruled out Braun in seven consecutive games without a single upgrade on his status. Given that he hasn't received a questionable tag since Jan. 11, Braun appears to be out indefinitely.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Another absence coming
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Braun (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Wizards.
Braun has been sidelined since Jan. 9 and currently doesn't have a timetable to return. For now, he can be considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Bucks. Jalen Pickett continues to start next to Jamal Murray in Braun's absence.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Sitting again Sunday
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Braun (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Braun is still on the mend from a left ankle sprain and will miss his fifth straight matchup. The fact that he hasn't yet been upgraded to either questionable or doubtful ahead of a game is likely a sign that he's not close to a return, though the team has yet to provide a firm timetable on when he may be cleared to take the court.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Won't suit up Saturday
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Braun (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Braun missed 23 consecutive games from mid-November to early January due to a sprained left ankle before returning to action Jan. 4. He appeared in three outings after the extended absence, though he struggled during his time on the court and is now set to miss a fourth straight game. It's unclear whether the 24-year-old swingman has suffered a setback, though his next opportunity to play will come Sunday against Charlotte.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Another absence coming
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Braun is out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks due to a sprained left ankle.
Considering Braun has now been ruled out for three straight games after previously missing nearly two months with the sprain, it's becoming fair to wonder if the swingman has suffered a setback. With Bruce Brown (knee) iffy for Wednesday, Tim Hardaway appears to be locked into significant minutes off the bench.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Listed out for Tuesday
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Braun is out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans due to a left ankle sprain.
The Nuggets deemed Braun probable to play Sunday against the Bucks, but the team ended up ruling him out for that contest. It's unclear if the swingman has suffered a setback, considering he missed 23 games with the sprain earlier this season. Tim Hardaway is worth streaming in shallow leagues Tuesday, while Bruce Brown appears to be an option in deeper settings.
