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Jordan

Jordan returned to the Nuggets’ starting lineup for the first time since March 24. As expected, the veteran center provided excellent value in the rebound category, with the 17 caroms matching his season-high. Jordan only had four official shot attempts, as the Spurs resorted to sending him to the foul line instead of giving up layups and dunks. Moving forward, Jordan will only be worth rostering when Nikola Jokic is unavailable, as on Wednesday.

The Nuggets have four new starters for Wednesday’s game, with Pickett being the lone holdover from the quintet that started Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. Westbrook, Tyson, Nnaji and Jordan are all worth streaming, as is Pickett, due to Denver’s many absences.

Denver will be without its entire starting five for Wednesday’s game, which is being played one night after the Nuggets went two overtimes with the Timberwolves. DeAndre Jordan, Zeke Nnaji, and Jalen Pickett are three players who stand to benefit from Jokic and Murray’s absences. Murray has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury.

It’s reasonable for Jokic to be a little gassed after posting a 61-point triple-double on Tuesday. On the other hand, Murray is looking to return from a two-game layoff. Deandre Jordan will likely fill in for Jokic if he’s ruled out. Russell Westbrook, Jalen Pickett or Peyton Watson could fill in for Murray, though Watson is also listed as questionable.

Jokic made up for lost time on Wednesday, recording his 30th triple-double of the season after missing five games with a left ankle injury. He shot 64 percent from the field and committed just three turnovers in his 38 minutes on the court. With Jokic back in the lineup, DeAndre Jordan only played three minutes and Zeke Nnaji picked up a DNP-CD.

Jokic returns to the Denver lineup after missing five games with a left ankle impingement. Since the three-time MVP is in the lineup, DeAndre Jordan will head to the bench. Gordon sat out Monday’s loss to the Bulls because it was Denver’s second game in as many nights. His return pushes Peyton Watson to the bench.

Jokic has a better chance to return from his five-game layoff after initially being listed as doubtful. Denver has gone 2-3 without the star big man since he suffered an ankle injury, and he could give them a big lift against the undermanned Bucks. Jokic’s return would send DeAndre Jordan back to the bench after a pair of productive starts. MPJ has been healthy as of late, and his absence could lend several reserve wings more minutes.

Jokic is headed for a sixth straight absence, which should mean another start for DeAndre Jordan. Jordan has started two straight games, with healthy averages of 10.5 points, 16 rebounds and 5.5 assists across 34.5 minutes. The veteran big should be streamed in leagues of all sizes if Joker is ultimately ruled out again.

Jordan made another start for the injured Nikola Jokic, and the veteran center came through with another double-double. The 17 rebounds were a season-high for DeAndre, who was also responsible for 10 points and seven assists. Jordan’s value for the rest of Week 21 depends on Jokic’s availability. Jordan is a must-stream if the three-time MVP remains out, especially for managers needing rebound production.

In addition to Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets will be without Aaron Gordon for Monday’s game. Jordan remains in the starting lineup as Jokic’s replacement, while Watson will replace AG. Both fill-ins are worth streaming in deep leagues due to Denver’s lack of interior depth.