Will Barton (right finger sprain) probable vs. UTA on Tuesday

Will Barton
G, Denver Nuggets

Will Barton (right finger sprain) is probable to play the Jazz on Tuesday.

Barton should resume his regular role as the Nuggets try to hold on to the two-seed out West. Deploy Barton as you normally would.

Source: NBA Injury Report

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April 9, 2019, 6:14 pm

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