Nuggets, Russell Westbrook and Lineup Decision

Nuggets Make Lineup Decision on Russell Westbrook vs Hornets
The Denver Nuggets find themselves on an eight-game winning streak heading into their Thursday night contest against the Charlotte Hornets, the longest currentl
Michael Malone on Nuggets starting lineup: “I’m really fortunate to have a tough decision”
The Nuggets return to action Thursday (7 p.m. MT) after a seven-day hiatus. Also expected to return is Russell Westbrook, who missed the last seven games before the All-Star break with a hamstring injury that he suffered two days after Malone chose to start him over Christian Braun.
Nuggets Make Critical Russell Westbrook Decision in His Return From Injury
The Denver Nuggets have made a key decision regarding Russell Westbrook as he returns from injury Thursday night.
Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Seven assists in return Thursday
Westbrook registered eight points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven assists and three rebounds over 26 minutes during Thursday's 129-115 win over the Hornets. Westbrook struggled with efficiency during his return from a seven-game absence due to a left hamstring strain.
Keeler: Nuggets’ Christian Braun wants to start. Michael Malone should let him.
Nuggets coach Michael Malone wants to keep this party going, he won’t change his starting five once Russell Westbrook’s left hamstring is healed up.
Recent Russell Westbrook Announcement Bodes Well For Denver Nuggets
On top of this announcement, Westbrook is no longer on the injury report and will return to the lineup -- which Denver has seen plenty of success when he is in the starting lineup. With a 36-19 record, the Nuggets are No. 3 in the Western Conference and are continuing their ascension as a contender and in the West during their current run.
Why the Nuggets started Christian Braun over Russell Westbrook
Malone decided to go with Christian Braun over Russell Westbrook in the first game after the break, which made sense for a number of reasons. Braun had been playing very well for awhile before the All-Star break, and Jamal Murray had been coming into his own in the last two months as well.
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