Last Updated on March 9, 2025 7:14 am by Gabriel Pérez-Grill | Published: March 8, 2025

Injury Report

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Note that teams have until 1 p.m. local time on the day of a game to submit their report for the second leg of a back-to-back, so look out for updates throughout the day as appropriate.

Teams that have a Saturday-Sunday B2B:
Pelicans, Pistons, Bucks

Denver Nuggets @ Oklahoma City Thunder

Game Time: 1:00 pm ET

DraftKings Lines

DEN +7.5 (+260), OKC -7.5 (-325)
Game Total: 240

Key Storylines

Eight-Man Rotation: The Nuggets only played eight players on Friday in the overtime win vs. the Suns, and this trend could continue moving forward as head coach Michael Malone seems unwilling to go deeper into his bench since Julian Strawther went down with an injury. Peyton Watson and Zeke Nnaji should however only be considered as streaming options in deeper formats despite the Nuggets’ short rotation.

Who Will Be Available?: The Thunder “rested” their entire starting unit on Friday vs. the Blazers. At time of writing, it is unclear who will be available for Sunday’s contest. It is important to note that Sunday is the first leg of a back-to-back set for the Thunder. Considering how far ahead they are in the standings, it would not be surprising to see them give some of their key players another night off.

Update: Everyone is available.

Stream of the Game

Aaron Gordon had a strong game on Friday, and with the Nuggets relying heavily on their starters, is someone to stream in standard formats if available.

Alternatives: Isaiah Joe, Cason Wallace, Lu Dort. Jaylin Williams, Peyton Watson and Zeke Nnaji (deeper formats).

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Phoenix Suns @ Dallas Mavericks

Game Time:  3:30 pm ET

DraftKings Lines

PHO -7 (-285), DAL +7 (+230)
Game Total: 229

Key Storylines

Just 14 Minutes: Bol Bol remained in the starting unit for the Suns last time out but only logged 14 minutes on the night. This is obviously not enough playing time for Bol to be rosterable in standard formats. For fantasy managers in desperate need of a win this week in H2H leagues, moving on from Bol to open up a streaming spot might be the call to make, although do not be surprised if Bol is able to put up numbers against a decimated Mavs’ team on Sunday, especially if the game ends up being a blowout.

Williams: Friday’s game vs. the Grizzlies was a statement game from Brandon Williams, who amassed 31 points in 34 minutes of action. Williams has gotten the opportunity to enter the rotation after the Kyrie Irving injury. Williams can be added in standard formats and should be rostered in deeper formats moving forward, despite Dante Exum (for now) starting ahead of him and Spencer Dinwiddie.

Stream of the Game

The previously mentioned Brandon Williams is worth a flier as a streaming option for points and assists, especially considering the fact Dante Exum is questionable to play.

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