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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups- Nuggets Release Concerning Injury Report ft. Nikola Jokic

Nuggets released a concerning injury report listing three starters.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves will welcome the Denver Nuggets in an anticipated NBA Western Conference clash on Saturday, November 15. The Timberwolves, who began the season with a win over the Portland Trail Blazers, are currently seeded sixth in the conference standings. They will head into the game on the back of a four-game winning streak. In the most recent game, they handed a blowout defeat to the Sacramento Kings.

On the other hand, the Denver Nuggets, who had an unfavorable start to the campaign, are currently in their red-hot form. They are entering the game on a six-game winning streak, with their most recent victory coming over the LA Clippers. The Nuggets, powered by Nikola Jokic’s all-round dominance, are seeded second in the Western Conference standings.

Considering how both teams have been performing lately, one can expect a thrilling encounter in Minnesota. Having said that, let’s get into the injury reports and predicted starting lineups for both teams.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report

Given below is the complete breakdown of the injury report and predicted starting lineups for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets on Saturday.

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Terrence Shannon Jr.	SG	Foot	Out

Terrence Shannon Jr. was diagnosed with a left foot fifth metatarsal bone bruise, and he is out for at least a week. He will be re-evaluated next week.

Denver Nuggets’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Nikola Jokic	C	Wrist	Questionable
Cameron Johnson	SF	Biceps	Out
Christian Braun	SF	Ankle	Out

Nikola Jokic landed on the Nuggets’ injury report for Saturday’s game against the Wolves. The three-time MVP has been listed as questionable with a left wrist sprain.

Cameron Johnson suffered a biceps strain in Wednesday’s game and will be out for at least one game.

Christian Braun suffered a left ankle sprain in Wednesday’s clash against the Clippers, and he will be re-evaluated in six weeks.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Predicted Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves: Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo

Denver Nuggets: Bruce Brown, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic*, Jamal Murray, Tim Hardaway Jr.

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.