Denver Nuggets Starting Lineup and Injury Report: What to expect against the Suns | January 11th, 2023

The Denver Nuggets are one of the hottest teams currently in the NBA. They are on a three-game win streak and have won 10 out of their last 12 games.

The Nuggets will host the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night and are expected to win the game. Not only do they have a home-court advantage in the Mile High City, but they also don't have many significant injuries on their roster.

This article will reveal a complete Nuggets injury report for Wednesday night's matchup against the Suns. We will take a look at the players who may not suit up for the game and see which five players are likely to be in the starting lineup.

Denver Nuggets have no significant injuries at the moment

The Nuggets could easily extend their win streak to four games against the Phoenix Suns. With a 17-3 record at home this season, they are tied for the best home record in the league.

The Suns will be without Devin Booker, their best player, and potentially without Chris Paul and a few other key pieces. Additionally, they are playing on the second night of a back-to-back as they beat the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.

The Nuggets will play against the Suns, who just snapped their six-game losing streak (Image via Getty Images)

As of Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Denver Nuggets have six players on the injury report. The three will not suit up for the matchup against the Suns, while the other three are listed as day-to-day.

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Fortunately, the top team in the Western Conference will be able to count on their best players, including Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray.

Bruce Brown is probably for the Jan. 11 matchup (Image via Getty Images)

Collin Gillespie (leg), Jeff Green (hand), and Peyton Watson (groin) are all listed as out against the Suns. These players are expected to miss at least a few more games until they fully recover.

The Nuggets have three players listed as day-to-day on their injury report as well. Bruce Brown (thumb), Bones Hyland (thigh), and Zeke Nnaji (knee) are all probable for the game and will likely suit up.

Nuggets starting lineup against Phoenix Suns

Considering that the Denver Nuggets are not dealing with any significant injuries, Mike Malone probably won't make any changes to the starting lineup.

Nikola Jokic will start at the center position, while Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. will occupy the two forward spots. The Nuggets' starting point guard will be Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, while Jamal Murray will be his backcourt partner.

Murray is having another great season in Denver (Image via Getty Images)

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Six out of the next seven games for the Denver Nuggets will be at home, which is why they will most likely fortify their spot at the top of the West. The Nuggets are also only 1.5 games behind the Boston Celtics, who have the best record in the entire league.