Nets vs Nuggets
Sun, Jan 4
Final
Nets
Nets
(10 - 22)
127
-
115
Nuggets
Nuggets
(23 - 11)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nets | 33 | 26 | 41 | 27 | 127 |
| Nuggets | 29 | 23 | 32 | 31 | 115 |
Venue: Barclays Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Michael Porter Jr.
BKN | #17 | F
27
11
5
Jamal Murray
DEN | #27 | G
27
6
16
Smart Game Analysis
Denver Nuggets has a 58% chance of winning the game
Despite missing Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets' top-ranked offense and the potential return of key defensive starters give them a distinct edge over a Nets team with the league's worst scoring output.
Key Analysis
- • The absence of Nets starting center Nic Claxton leaves a critical void in rim protection that Denver's efficient interior scorers can exploit.
- • Denver leads the NBA in field goal percentage at 50.8%, presenting a massive mismatch against a Brooklyn team that ranks last in points per game.
- • Jamal Murray is in strong form after a 34-point outing and serves as the primary closer while Brooklyn lacks a comparable high-volume scorer.
- • Brooklyn enters this matchup with negative momentum, having lost three straight games and 13 of their first 17 at home.
- • The Nuggets could receive a significant defensive boost if upgraded starters Aaron Gordon or Christian Braun are cleared to play.
- • Brooklyn must exploit Denver's 23rd-ranked defense by maximizing their 3-point shooting volume to have a chance at an upset.
