During their inaugural month as NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets encountered difficulties securing victories on the road. However, there is now a noticeable trend of consistent success in away games. As they aim for their fourth consecutive road win and look to surpass the .500 mark in such games, the Nuggets will face the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
Denver is embarking on its 17th road game, putting them on par with the New York Knicks for the most in the NBA. After facing challenges in Brooklyn and Charlotte, the team is slated to enjoy the comforts of home with eight of the next 10 games set to be played on their own turf. Following this homestand, a five-game road trip awaits, with notable stops in Philadelphia and Boston scheduled for next month.
The Nuggets are aiming for their latest road game to mirror the success of some recent matchups. In their initial nine road games, Denver struggled, averaging 106.7 points and experiencing six losses, culminating in a 105-86 defeat against the Houston Rockets.
Where to watch Denver Nuggets vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: December 22, 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Place: Brooklyn
- Venue: Barclays Center
- TV channel: Bally Sports
- Live stream: Fubo
- NBA League Pass
Injury report
For the Nets, Simmons (hip injury), Smith (back injury), and Walker (back injury) will not be playing the game. As for the Nuggets, Cancar (knee injury) will not be playing the game. Besides, Huff could also be sitting this one out due to a leg injury.
Key matchups
Subsequently, the Nuggets have achieved a 5-2 record in their recent road games, notable for impressive victories against the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns, followed by successful outings against the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, and Toronto Raptors.
On Wednesday, Denver secured its most recent road victory by maintaining a lead for the entire duration of the game—40 minutes and 54 seconds. The Nuggets, at one point holding a 21-point advantage, emerged triumphant with a 113-104 win over Toronto. This victory marked their fifth win in the last six games since a three-game losing streak from December 2-8. Notably, the Nuggets shot at a 50 percent success rate for the 13th time, maintaining an undefeated record in games with such shooting accuracy.
Nikola Jokic, maintaining an average of 24.7 points across 15 road games to date, compiled an impressive performance, amassing 31 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists. This marked his fourth game of the season with at least 30 points and 15 boards. In addition, Jamal Murray contributed 20 points, securing his fifth 20-point game since making a comeback from a hamstring injury.
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