Jalen Pickett
G - Denver Nuggets
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Jalen Pickett has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics.
Fantasy Impact
Pickett will be available for Wednesday’s game after posting 29 points, five rebounds and seven assists in Monday’s overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. He logged a season-high 42 minutes on Monday, but is expected to return to a bench role with Christian Braun (ankle), Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) and Jamal Murray (ankle) all available.
Jalen Pickett delivered a career night Monday with 29 points (11-of-20 FGs, 7-of-11 3PT), seven assists, and five rebounds across 42 minutes in Denver's 125-124 overtime victory over Philadelphia. However, he's now dealing with a left shin contusion that has him listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Boston.
Fantasy Impact
Despite the late addition to the injury report, Pickett is expected to play through the issue. The more significant factor for his fantasy outlook is the anticipated return of Jamal Murray (ankle) and several other key Nuggets rotation players, which will drastically reduce Pickett's minutes and usage after his expanded opportunity Monday.
Jalen Pickett scored 29 points (11-20 FG, 7-11 3PT) to go along with five rebounds and seven assists in the Nuggets 125-124 win over the 76ers.
Fantasy Impact
Pickett saw a spot start in place of Jamal Murray (ankle). He dropped a career-high in points in the win. He'll return to his reserve role when Murray is healthy.
Jalen Pickett scored 18 points (6-10 FG, 5-7 3PT, 1-2 FT) to go along with one rebound, four assists and one steal in the Nuggets 124-116 win over the Kings.
Fantasy Impact
Pickett saw the spot start for Denver with Jamal Murray sidelined. He will remain on the streaming radar in deeper leagues while he remains in the starting lineup.
Jalen Pickett scored 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go with 11 rebounds and ten assists in Wednesday's 113-106 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
Fantasy Impact
Pickett was included in Denver's starting lineup on Wednesday thanks to the absence of their entire group of usual starters. He was phenomenal with his increased work, recording a 17-point triple-double over the course of 35 minutes. He won't be a strong fantasy option when Denver gets healthy again, but he could earn more playing time for himself if he continues to play well.
