According to the Nuggets' latest injury report update, Julian Strawther has been listed as probable with low back pain. He's one of two names to be listed on the Nuggets' injury report before their home matchup against the Heat, joining starting guard Jamal Murray, who's also listed as probable due to a calf injury.

After mere minutes of action against the Nuggets, Bam Adebayo exited the court with a foot injury and is questionable to return for the Heat.

May 18, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) talks to Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter during game seven of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Searching is cute in a children’s book, but in this league, Christian Braun has to stand up and stand out. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/nuggets/onsi as Here's Why Nuggets Fans Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief About Christian Braun.

Just days before Halloween, the three-time league MVP and seven-time All-Star hit a statistical benchmark that hasn't been seen in the NBA since the 1960s, and he did it while leading the Denver Nuggets to a hot start in their quest to get back to the NBA Finals after a disappointing 2024-25 finish.

What you put on tape is what people are used to,” Nuggets coach David Adelman said. “It’s human instinct to be that way.”

The Trail Blazers beat the Nuggets 109-107 in their first NBA Cup matchup, but Denver undoubtedly had opportunities to pull out a win in Portland. Most notably, a couple of costly officiating decisions in the closing seconds completely shifted the game.

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic shows incredible precision with his pass to Aaron Gordon that seemed to be millimeters away from hitting Domantas Sabonis in the head.