NUGGETS PROBABLE STARTERS POS. NO. PLAYER HEIGHT WEIGHT PPG RPG APG NOTABLE [imgl]http://espn-ak.starwave.com/i/nba/profiles/players/65x90/3706.jpg[/imgl] F 15 Carmelo Anthony 6-8, 230 30.9 6.0 4.4 Has averaged 30.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg and 7.8 apg over his last four games. [IMGl]http://espn-ak.starwave.com/i/nba/profiles/players/65x90/3437.jpg[/IMGl] F 21 Eduardo Najera 6-8, 235 6.7 4.4 0.9 Is averaging 14.7 ppg (19-24, .792), 8.7 rpg, 2.67 spg, and 1.00 bpg in his last three games. [IMGl]http://espn-ak.starwave.com/i/nba/profiles/players/65x90/3605.jpg[/IMGl] C 31 Nene 6-11, 260 10.2 6.0 1.0 Has scored in double-figures eight consecutive games and 16 times this season. [IMGl]http://espn-ak.starwave.com/i/nba/profiles/players/65x90/3953.jpg[/IMGl] G 43 Linas Kleiza 6-8, 235 5.2 2.9 0.4 Started for the second-straight game, totaling 12 points and four boards in 27 minutes at Milwaukee on 2/10. [imgl]http://espn-ak.starwave.com/i/nba/profiles/players/65x90/3741.jpg[/imgl] G 25 Steve Blake 6-3, 172 5.6 1.8 3.9 Posted his second double-double of the season with 10 points and 11 assists at Milwaukee on 2/10. WARRIORS PROBABLE STARTERS [IMGl]http://espn-ak.starwave.com/i/nba/profiles/players/65x90/3210.jpg[/IMGl] Forward 1 Stephen Jackson 6-8 218 Averaging 14.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 32.8 minutes in 48 games (43 starts) ...In 11 games (all starts) since joining the Warriors, is averaging 17.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.55 steals and 35.5 minutes...Scored 20-plus points nine times...30-plus points once In last game vs. Chicago, registered 23 points, four rebounds, season-high eight assists, two steals and two blocks in 42 minutes. [IMGl]http://espn-ak.starwave.com/i/nba/profiles/players/65x90/3268.jpg[/IMGl] Forward 3 Al Harrington 6-9 250 Averaging 16.8 points including 46.0% 3FG (4th in NBA), 6.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 34.3 minutes in 47 games (47 starts) ...Five double-doubles...20-plus points 15 times...Has led the Warriors in scoring in five of last 10 games...In 11 games (all starts) since joining the Warriors, is averaging 19.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.45 steals and 36.5 minutes, while shooting 42.8% (80-187 FG) from the field and 46.5% (20-43 3FG) from long range...30-plus points three times In last game vs. Chicago, finished with game-high 24 points, nine rebounds, two assists and a block in 41 minutes. [IMGl]http://espn-ak.starwave.com/i/nba/profiles/players/65x90/3828.jpg[/IMGl] Center 15 Andris Biedrins 6-11 230 Averaging 10.2 points on 61.6% FG (1st in NBA), 9.5 rebounds (14th in NBA), 1.96 blocks (13th in NBA), 1.1 assists and 29.0 minutes in 51 games (44 starts) ...15 double-doubles including three of last four games (26th in NBA)...10-plus rebounds 21 times...Blocked three-plus shots 15 times...Five-plus blocked shots five times In last game vs. Chicago, posted double-double 11 points and 10 rebounds, one steal and five blocks in 30 minutes. [IMGl]http://espn-ak.starwave.com/i/nba/profiles/players/65x90/3714.jpg[/IMGl] Forward 2 Mickael Pietrus 6-6 215 Averaging 13.0 points on 48.7% FG and 5.0 rebounds in 30.7 minutes in 45 games (35 starts) ...Has reached double-figure scoring in 23 of the last 30 games...Four double-doubles...20-plus points six times In last game vs. Chicago, had 11 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 28 minutes. [IMGl]http://espn-ak.starwave.com/i/nba/profiles/players/65x90/3966.jpg[/IMGl] Guard 8 Monta Ellis 6-3 177 Averaging 17.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.37 steals (19th in NBA) and 33.4 minutes in 46 games (32 starts) ...Scored 20-plus points 14 times...Scored 30-plus points twice...One doubledouble... In last game vs. Chicago, registered 16 points, seven assists, three rebounds and two steals in 39 minutes. NUGGETS RED CROSS REPORT OUT: Kenyon Martin underwent successful surgery on his right knee on 11/15 and will miss the remainder of the season. QUESTIONABLE: Allen Iverson did not travel with the team on their two game road trip to Indiana and Milwaukee due to a right ankle sprain. He is questionable for tonight?s game. DAY-TO-DAY: Marcus Camby has not played in the last two games due to flu-like symptoms. He is day-to-day. WARRIORS RED CROSS REPORT Mickael Pietrus (sprained right ankle) is day-to-day Baron Davis (bruised left knee) is out Zarko Cabarkapa (back surgery) is on the inactive list. Jason Richardson (fractured fourth metacarpal, right hand) is on the inactive list Patrick O?Bryant was reassigned to the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League and is on the inactive list. TONIGHT'S MATCHUP BY THE NUMBERS KEY FOR TEAM STATISTICS: PPG Points Per Game (measures offense) OPG Opponents Points Per Game (measures defense) FG% % of All Shots Made (2's and 3's) 3PT% % of 3-Point Shots Made FT% % of Free Throws Made RPG Rebounds Per Game APG Assists Per Game SPG Steals Per Game BPG Blocks Per Game TO Turnovers Per Game ................PPG.. OPG.. FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG. SPG. BPG.. TO NUGGETS.. 105.5 103.9 .456.. .324 .744 44.2 23.2 8.31 4.96 16.6 WARRIORS 105.5 107.4 .456.. .345 .709 41.6 23.0 8.90 6.06 15.9
This could actually be a decent momentum building game for the nuggets with all the injuries to the warriors. I think all this team needs is to get on a roll and they can keep winning all season.
