Denver Nuggets Make Starting Lineup Change vs New York Knicks

The Denver Nuggets have announced a lineup change against the New York Knicks

Dec 20, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and forward Aaron Gordon (50) and guard Christian Braun (0) look on as head coach Michael Malone talks during a timeout in the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets will head to New York for a Wednesday night contest against the Knicks, as the Nuggets are 7-3 in their last 10 games despite consecutive losses to the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves. NBA MVP candidate Nikola Jokic continues to put up historic numbers, as he'll look to start a new triple-double streak after having it broken against the Timberwolves last week.

Another reason for Denver's success has been the play of Russell Westbrook, who has thrived with an 18-7 record in the starting lineup. Ahead of their marquee matchup against the Knicks, Michael Malone has announced he'll be making a lineup change.

Lineup alert: Nuggets will start Murray, Westbrook, Porter Jr., Gordon, Jokic on Wednesday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) January 30, 2025

The Nuggets will be keeping Westbrook in the starting lineup, but inserting Aaron Gordon in favor of Christian Braun. Braun, who's having a career season entering Wednesday averaging 14.3 points per game, will now lead the Nuggets second unit like he did last season.

As for Gordon, it's his first time back in the starting lineup since Denver's Christmas Day contest against the Phoenix Suns. Gordon came down with an injury and after his return, came off the bench during the previous eight games on a minutes restriction.

Gordon is starting for the first time since Christmas Day after playing off the bench for 8 games following a calf injury. He didn't exceed 25 minutes in any of those 8 games. https://t.co/A4WRXkvp3b

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) January 30, 2025

While Denver could still make a trade before the February 6th trade deadline, Gordon's move to the starting lineup is a significant step up in his usage as the Nuggets look to push up the Western Conference standings toward a top-three seed.

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