
MPJ was given a questionable tag Saturday before ultimately sitting out against Phoenix. If he's out again, Julian Strawther should see big minutes, especially with Russell Westbrook and Peyton Watson sidelined.
The Nuggets are without Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook for Thursday's game, so Michael Malone's team will not have a point guard in the starting lineup. However, a team can get away with that when Nikola Jokic is on the court. Strawther will fill in for Murray, and his move into the starting five boosts his fantasy value. Jalen Pickett should play more minutes off the bench.
Murray played Wednesday against the Pelicans, but will sit out the second game of a back-to-back with a knee injury Thursday. Russell Westbrook is also out so Julian Strawther and Jalen Pickett are set for more minutes at the point guard spot, with one of them moving into the starting lineup.
Murray logged 36 minutes on Wednesday night, and there is a chance that he sits out the second night of this back-to-back. With Russell Westbrook still sidelined, Julian Strawther and Jalen Pickett will likely see more minutes if Murray doesn't suit up, with one of them sliding into the starting lineup.
A 28-point triple-double is just another game for Jokic at this point. That's how outstanding the 29-year-old center's season has been this year. Jokic was ready to step up with Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook out, leading to more playing opportunities. He remains the top option in fantasy basketball.