New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets: Starting lineups and depth charts for Nov. 25 | 2024-25 season

New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets is one of many matchups on a jam-packed NBA slate for Monday. The game will feature a pair of the league's top-performing big men this season.

Despite dealing with injuries to multiple key players in the early weeks of the year, Nikola Jokic has been able to keep the Nuggets afloat. They currently sit at 9-6 on the year, though they enter Monday 2-2 over their last four games.

As for the Knicks, they sit in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a 9-7 record. They've been on a bit of a hot streak as of late, winning four of their last five games.

Both teams enter Monday looking for a win as they attempt to cover ground in their respective conference.

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New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets: Injury reports for Nov. 25

New York Knicks injury report

The Knicks have a long list of players on their injury report, with Karl-Anthony Towns being the most notable. He is questionable against the Nuggets due to a calf contusion.

Aside from Towns, guard Miles McBride is also questionable as he is dealing with a knee injury. Mitchell Robinson (ankle), Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) and Kevin McCullar Jr. (two-way) have all been ruled out.

Denver Nuggets injury report

For the Nuggets, the key name who remains out is Aaron Gordon. The veteran forward has been sidelined for some time now as he recovers from a calf strain.

Forward Peyton Watson finds himself on the injury report, but he's listed as probable. Vlatko Cancar (knee), DaRon Holmes (Achilles), Spencer Jones (two-way) and Jalen Pickett (G League) are all ruled out.

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New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets: Starting lineups and depth charts

New York Knicks starting lineup and depth chart

With Karl-Anthony Towns being on the injury report, the Knicks' starting lineup could look different on Monday night. Since he could still suit up, they are expected to open the game with Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Towns.

Here is a look at the Knicks' depth chart heading into Monday night:

Point guard	Shooting guard	Small forward	Power forward	Center
Jalen Brunson	Mikal Bridges	Josh Hart	OG Anunoby	Karl-Anthony Towns
Cam Payne	Miles McBride	Matt Ryan	Jacob Toppin	Jerchio Sims
Boo Buie	Pacome Dadiet			Precious Achiuwa
				Mitchell Robinson
				Ariel Hukporti

Denver Nuggets starting lineup and depth chart

On Monday night, the Nuggets are expected to stick with the starting lineup they've been using lately. Michael Malone has been opening games with Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Peyton Watson and Nikola Jokic.

Here is a snapshot of Denver's depth chart:

Point guard	Shooting guard	Small forward	Power forward	Center
Jamal Murray	Christian Braun	Michael Porter Jr.	Peyton Watson	Nikola Jokic
Russell Westbrook	Trey Alexander	Julian Strawther	Hunter Tyson	DeAndre Jordan
Jalen Pickett			Dario Saric	Zeke Nnaji
				PJ Hall

Editor's note: Starting lineups are subject to change closer to tip-off

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New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets: How to watch

For those looking to tune into New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets, tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 pm Eastern Time. The game will air on TV locally as well as being streamed on NBA League Pass.