Braun logged 28 points (11-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Monday's 129-121 loss to the Bulls. Braun erupted for a career-high 28 points,

Braun closed with 20 points (8-11 FG, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 144-109 victory over the 76ers. Braun had a solid showing in this blowout win and reached the 20-point plateau for the third time over his last four appearances.

Meanwhile, Caldwell-Pope’s replacement in the Denver starting lineup had an exceptional showing in Orlando. Christian Braun went for 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and a block. It was his sixth career 20-point game and his second this week.

Former Kansas Jayhawk Christian Braun recorded a 20-point double-double in the Denver Nuggets’ 119-105 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Braun tallied 20 points and 11 rebounds in 36 minutes as Denver improved to 26-16 overall following the road victory in Orlando.

Christian Braun went for 20 points ... Watson’s highlight head injury After a 15-game blocked shot streak ended in Miami, Peyton Watson swatted with a vengeance in Orlando.

in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, top, dunks over Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Denver Nuggets center ...

Christian Braun added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Nuggets ... Anthony Black came off the bench with 14 points and five assists. HEAT 128, SPURS 107 MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Kel’el Ware scored 25 points to match his season high, Duncan Robinson ...

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists for his fifth straight triple-double, and the host Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night. Jokic,

Oklahoma City has opened a 24-7 lead on the Nets, with Gilgeous-Alexander’s 12 points leading the way. Brooklyn is cold out of the gate, shooting just 2-15, with five of their seven points coming from Noah Clowney. The pump fake. The spin move. The finish.

The Magic are trending the wrong way despite Paolo Banchero's return, while the Nuggets are on the rise. Look for Jamal Murray and Christian Braun to shine as Denver jumps out to an early lead and hangs on.

Jamal Murray is staying hot with an assist from anti-inflammatories.

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth straight triple-double and the host Denver Nuggets beat the reeling Philadelphia 76ers 144-109 on Tuesday night.