DEN vs NYK Dream11 Prediction NBA Live Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks

DEN vs NYK Dream11: NBA trade deadline is here and we can see some wholesale changes too, probably before this game, who knows! Well, this is the business model of the NBA where the player movement is intense and we can see some big names in different jerseys soon. It is not an easy period for me as a writer as the lineups get shuffled and the shifted dynamics impact the way I have to undertake the analysis. And coming to trades, can’t New York Knicks be fielding an offer as I am writing this and as they meet the Denver Nuggets, they are touted as one of the major players around the trade deadline.

And why so? The Knicks have six more losses than wins and have had a tough period since late January and have been unable to avoid losing streaks, forget compiling winning streaks. They have struggled on the offensive end and they surely need to make some changes especially at the one-guard position which has been low-producing all season long. However, Julius Randle hasn’t gotten love from the Knicks fans and will he be moved too?

On the other hand, the Denver Nuggets, a team that will host the New York Knicks, has done well considering the injury woes. Nuggets have five more wins than losses and they have been doing well with Nikola Jokic at the helm. Aaron Gordon has been high-yielding too and while the main five has been incredible, the bench depth has been lacking.

Host: Denver Nuggets
Visitors: New York Knicks
Match Timing: 9 February, @ 07:30 AM
Venue: Ball Arena

NBA Projections, Stats & Analysis

Nuggets: Can Jokic make noise as the postseason nears?
Nikola Jokic has been a strong presence in the middle for the Nuggets all season long and he is one of the best postseason players in recent history so yes if you face the Nuggets in the playoffs, you can’t overlook this player. Nikola is the reigning MVP and he has carried the weight for the Nuggets especially with Forward Michael Porter Jr. and their leading guard Jamal Murray out. Jokic does a great job of involving multiple players in the offensive scheme with his brilliant passing abilities and his knack to perform as a team-oriented player.

Apart from Jokic, Aaron Gordon has been a strong big Forward in terms of scoring, while Barton and Green are too strong wings with Barton being a terrific all-around presence. Monte Morris is a high-quality three-point shooter and a dependable scorer and can also provide decent playmaking. The Nuggets have been struggling in terms of getting consistent bench production and that is one area that has been hurt with Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray out. Now with around 30 games left in the season, the Nuggets must aim for the top-six Playoffs spot and if they get there, you know Jokic will be revved up for the postseason!

Knicks: The slide continues
Nah, the Knicks are not feeling it this season. Instead of getting a lift, they keep falling off the radar. There are times that they do build leads but their inability to close out has hurt them lately as they have lost the plot late in the game. This is a Knicks team that entered the season with a lot of expectations but has fallen apart each month. Their major issues have been from the offensive end as their guard position has shot below 40% during most games. Apart from that, the wing position is virtually non-existent and coach Tom Thibodeau doesn’t seem to be excited to field Cam Reddish in the lineup.

Julius Randle’s numbers are surely down compared to last season but he is still a strong player at the Power Forward position and he has done a great job scoring, rebounding, playmaking, and defending on a regular basis. Kemba Walker is probably done with this team while RJ Barrett despite his tendency to go for big nights hasn’t shot well overall. Evan Fournier has done well recently but he has had his own troubles. Meanwhile, Immanuel Quickley and Alec Burks have been shooting poorly for a long time now, while Obi Toppin’s impact has vanished as his role keeps decreasing. Mitchell Robinson has lifted his game, but the team needs much more from the guard to the wing positions. So, that is why they may be crafting trades as I type this!

Denver Nuggets | New York Knicks
Games: 53| 54
Wins: 29| 24
Defeats: 24| 30

Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks NBA Live, Team News and Lineups

Denver Nuggets Team News

Jamal Murray is OUT and he has no timetable to return yet.
Michael Porter Jr. is OUT and he may be done for the season.
Vlatko Cancar continues to be OUT and perhaps may appear after March.
Austin Rivers is QUESTIONABLE for this contest

Nuggets Expected Starting Five
Wings/Forwards: PF: Aaron Gordon| PF: Jeff Green| SF: Will Barton
Middle: C: Nikola Jokic
Guards: PG: Monte Morris

BENCH: JaMychal Green, DeMarcus Cousins, Bones Hyland, Austin Rivers(QUESTIONABLE), Bryn Forbes, , Davon Reed, Matt Ryan, Rayjon Tucker, Petr Cornelie, Carlik Jones.
New York Knicks Team News

Derrick Rose is OUT for the game and may return during late February or early March.
Kemba Walker MISSED the last game, will he play here?.

Knicks Expected Starting Five
Middle: C: Mitchell Robinson | PF: Julius Randle
Guards: G: Alec Burks/Kemba Walker | SG: Evan Fournier | SG: RJ Barrett

BENCH: Immanuel Quickley, Quinten Grimes, Cam Reddish, Obi Toppin, Miles McBride, Nerlens Noel, Taj Gibson, Jericho Sims.

NBA Scores, Fantasy Basketball Top Picks

Nikola Jokic(DEN)
Points: 27
Rebounds: 12
Assists: 10
Steals: 02
Blocks: 01
Nikola has been having another MVP-type of the season and he leads the league in triple-doubles with fourteen of them this season. Jokic has scored 20+ points, grabbing 10+ rebounds, and dishing 8+ assists on a regular basis. The Center is a favorite for Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 50-64

Julius Randle(NYK)
Points: 30
Rebounds: 06
Assists: 05
Steals: 01
Randle is a physical presence at the big Forward spot and his ability to score inside, clasp boards, and dish assists make him a complete player. The Forward has usually scored in the 17-23 points range while grabbing 8 or more rebounds and dish 5 or more assists on a regular basis. He has scored 30 or more in two games straight.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 32-48

Aaron Gordon(DEN)
Points: 17
Rebounds: 09
Assists: 07
Steals: 01
Gordon is a terrific big Forward who makes for a formidable pairing along with Jokic in the frontcourt. Aaron has scored 17 or more in three of the last four games, grabbing 5-9 rebounds a game on a regular basis.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 22-36

RJ Barrett(NYK)
Points: 23
Rebounds: 07
Assists: 06
Barrett is a terrific two-guard but has had troubles efficiency-wise throughout the season. The Guard has scored 23 or more in four of the last five games while grabbing 4-8 rebounds a game regularly.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 28-40

Will Barton(DEN)
Points: 21
Rebounds: 06
Assists: 04
Blocks: 01
Barton is a terrific all-around wing and he has given a great balance to the frontline of the Nuggets throughout the season. The wing has been in the 13-17 points, 4-6 rebounds and 2-5 assists range largely these days.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-40

Evan Fournier(NYK)
Points: 16
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 01
Steals: 02
Fournier has done a better job of shooting from the floor recently and has gotten rid of the tendency to have single-figure nights for now. He has scored in the 15-17 points largely these days.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 22-34

DEN vs NYK DREAM11 LINEUP BALANCERS

- - Mitchell Robinson(NYK) had 19 points, 21 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks, 2 steals in the last game. Robinson is a strong rebounder and shot-block. He has usually been in the 7-9 points, 11-13 rebounds and 1-2 block shots range largely.
  - Alec Burks(NYK) had 5 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal in the last game. Alec has had a tough season shooting-wise and the above production is usually what he brings to the table.
  - Monte Morris(DEN) had 12 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds in the last game. Morris has been doing a great job of shooting the ball and has scored in the 12-19 points range while dishing around 4 assists a game regularly.
  - Jeff Green(DEN) had 12 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal in the last game. Green is a rim rattler at the Forward position and has played a crucial part for the Nuggets. He has usually been in the 8-12 points range these days.
  - Immanuel Quickley(NYK) had 5 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists in the last game. Quickley’s shooting keeps taking a hit and his minutes have been up-and-down recently.
  - Demarcus Cousins(DEN) had 5 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists in the last game. Cousins has usually been in the 4-6 points and 6-9 rebounds range since he has been signed by the Nuggets.
  - Bryn Forbes(DEN) had 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal in the last game. Forbes has been a decent addition to the Nuggets fold. He has scored in the 6-11 points range recently.
  - Zeke Nnaji(DEN) had 10 points, 1 rebound in the last game. Nnaji has usually scored around 8 points and grabbed 4 or more rebounds a game.
  - Obi Toppin(NYK) had 2 rebounds in the last contest. Obi’s minutes have taken a huge hit since January.
  DEN vs NYK Dream11 Team
  
  PG: M Morris, B Forbes
  SG: I Quickley
  SF: E Fournier
  PF: J Randle(PP)
  C: N Jokic(SP), D Cousins, M Robinson
  
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