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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Starts in preseason opener
Braun is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason opener against the Celtics.
With the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the offseason, Braun will get the first crack at the starting lineup in Denver's preseason opener after making just four starts last year. Braun is expected to compete with Julian Strawther for the starting backcourt job next to Jamal Murray.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Logs 28 minutes in victory
Braun closed Tuesday's 112-97 victory over Minnesota in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes.
Braun continues to play meaningful minutes for the Nuggets, scoring double-digits for the second straight game. After failing to play more than 19 minutes during the first eight postseason games, he has now played 25 and 28 minutes respectively in each of the past two games. After reeling off three straight victories, the Nuggets now sit one win away from a trip to the Conference Finals.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Provides spark off bench
Braun logged 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 23 minutes during Friday's 121-120 loss to the Spurs.
Braun was Denver's leading bench scorer during Friday's narrow loss to San Antonio. The second-year forward also tied his season high in blocks with two. While Braun has improved his three-point percentage from 35.4 as a rookie to 38.6 this season, his field-goal percentage has dipped from 49.5 to 46.1.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Rejoins reserves
Braun will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Braun made a pair of starts in place of Aaron Gordon but will return to the second unit with Gordon available. The Nuggets will have their preferred starting five together for the first time since March 21, meaning Braun will likely be back to his 18-to-22-minute role.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Starting against Atlanta
Braun is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Braun will jump into the first unit due to the absence of Aaron Gordon (foot). He's averaging 9.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in his previous two starts this season.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-6, 220 lbs |
Birthplace: Burlington, KS |
Age: 23 |
School: Kansas |
Experience: 2 |