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Westbrook

With Christian Braun back after a one-game absence, Westbrook returned to playing a role off the bench. However, he was still able to make an impact on this game, especially late in the fourth. He had a big block on Anfernee Simons that set up a dunk for Michael Porter Jr. that gave Denver a late lead. It wasn’t enough to help them win, and he wasn’t able to put up the same numbers that he did during his recent starts. However, Westbrook is playing far better than he did for either Los Angeles team and will continue to be an important reserve piece for the Nuggets.

With Braun back after a one-game absence, Russell Westbrook will return to playing his typical role off the bench. Julian Strawther saw extra minutes as a reserve with Braun sidelined, but he won’t get that same boost in this game.

Westbrook filled in for the injured Christian Braun (back). He predictably handled the ball and allowed Jamal Murray to take on a larger scoring role. Westbrook excelled in his 35 minutes as he was merely one rebound shy of a triple-double. The 36-year-old point guard is still a productive streaming option when Denver is missing a starter.

With Christian Braun (back) sidelined, Westbrook will start alongside Murray. This should mean more time off the ball for Jamal, possibly resulting in a more productive night for him as a scorer. Julian Strawther will also have increased fantasy value, but he takes a hit remaining on the bench instead of replacing Braun.

Murray will be back after a two-game absence, and his return will force Russell Westbrook to return to his typical role off the bench. He was a strong streaming option when he was starting, but he’ll lose that value with Murray back.

Murray has missed Denver’s last two games, which has allowed Russell Westbrook to start in his place. Westbrook will return to the bench if Murray is back, but he’ll be a decent streaming option if Murray remains sidelined.

Murray is set to miss a second straight game with his hamstring issue Russell Westbrook will likely retain his starting spot in the aftermath, as he served as Denver’s starting point guard against the Wizards.

Filling in for the injured Jamal Murray, Westbrook didn’t provide much value as a scorer, tallying seven points and shooting 25% from the foul line. However, he offered fantasy managers solid rebounds, assists, and steals production. With the Nuggets playing the Hawks on Sunday, Westbrook will be worth a look if Murray remains sidelined. But only for managers who do not need points or a solid free throw percentage.

The Nuggets are down two starters for Saturday’s game, as Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon will not play due to injury. Westbrook and Watson move into the starting lineup and are worth streaming in deep leagues, especially with the Nuggets facing the team with the NBA’s worst record.

Murray has officially been ruled out for Saturday night, opening up a place in the starting lineup. Russell Westbrook has been the replacement in the past and should receive the starting nod against one of his former teams. Westbrook is worth streaming in this spot due to Denver’s lack of depth at point guard.