Player News
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Rivers (back) has checked back in to Monday's Game 2 against Golden State, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports. Rivers went to the locker room earlier in the first half with lower back pain, but he was able to return before the end of the second quarter. He'll look to provide a spark for his squad in the second half.
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Rivers is questionable to return to Monday's Game 2 against the Warriors due to lower back pain, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports. Rivers appeared to suffer the injury during the first half, and his status for the remainder of Game 2 is now up in the air. If he's unable to return, Davon Reed and Bones Hyland could see more opportunities.
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Rivers is starting Sunday's game against the Lakers. Rivers will join the starting lineup for the second time in the last three games since several regular starters are out Sunday. He's averaged 7.4 points and 2.1 rebounds in 30.1 minutes per game in 17 starts this year.
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Rivers will start Tuesday's game against the Spurs. With Jeff Green (personal) out, Rivers will get the start -- his first since March 10. In his 16 starts, he's averaged 7.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 29.9 minutes.
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Rivers was ejected during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's matchup with the Pacers, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports. With just over eight minutes remaining in the game, Rivers received a second technical foul for throwing an elbow at Lance Stephenson and was subsequently ejected, although he never actually made contact with Stephenson. He finished with three points and three rebounds across 19 minutes of action before leaving the game.
Recent Tweets
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5:18 pm ET / @HarrisonWindHarrison Wind
Austin Rivers has been on IG for 45+ mins. talking yesterday's shooting in TX. He says he's going to start home-sch… https://t.co/Xtoe4AvqNk
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7:00 pm ET / @nuggetsDenver Nuggets
Austin stepped up all season on defense, and has some big highlights to prove it👇 https://t.co/0Bztzy5PAQ
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3:00 pm ET / @nuggets
Denver Nuggets
The vet was a playmaker and relentless on defense when we needed him most. Check out Austin's season review below👇
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | Min | PTS | TRB | AST | BK | ST | TO | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | vs  |
L 146-141 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 4/07 | vs  |
W 122-109 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 4/05 | vs  |
L 116-97 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 4/03 | @ |
W 129-118 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4/01 | vs  |
L 136-130 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3/30 | @  |
W 125-118 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 3/28 | @  |
W 113-109 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Career Stats
| Season | G | FG | FGP | 3PT | 3PTP | FT | FTP | PTS | PPG | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 67 | 146 | 41.7 | 79 | 34.2 | 32 | 72.7 | 403 | 6.01 | 700 |
| 2020 | 36 | 104 | 42.4 | 55 | 36.9 | 22 | 71.0 | 285 | 7.92 | 525 |
| 2019 | 68 | 211 | 42.1 | 96 | 35.6 | 78 | 70.3 | 596 | 8.76 | 1006 |
| 2018 | 76 | 232 | 40.6 | 104 | 31.8 | 50 | 52.6 | 618 | 8.13 | 1116 |
| 2017 | 61 | 341 | 42.4 | 136 | 37.8 | 102 | 64.2 | 920 | 15.08 | 1530 |
| 2016 | 74 | 323 | 44.2 | 111 | 37.1 | 132 | 69.1 | 889 | 12.01 | 1401 |
| 2015 | 67 | 226 | 43.8 | 62 | 33.5 | 79 | 68.1 | 593 | 8.85 | 917 |
| 2014 | 76 | 203 | 40.9 | 39 | 29.8 | 85 | 67.5 | 530 | 6.97 | 989 |
| 2013 | 69 | 192 | 40.5 | 36 | 36.4 | 110 | 63.6 | 530 | 7.68 | 956 |
| 2012 | 61 | 145 | 37.2 | 28 | 32.6 | 59 | 54.6 | 377 | 6.18 | 701 |
| 3 Year Avg | 57 | 173 | 41.6 | 81 | 34.3 | 44 | 61.1 | 470 | 8.25 | 834 |
| Career | 655 | 2123 | 41.8 | 746 | 34.9 | 749 | 64.9 | 5741 | 8.76 |