Jones appeared in 64 games this season, starting 37 and averaging 22.1 minutes per game. He shoots 50.4 percent from the field and averages 5.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per contest. He last played on March 29, but will be in the Nuggets’ rotation for this matchup.
Peyton Watson is also out for Game 1 due to the same right hamstring issue, creating a depth challenge for Denver on the wings as the team approaches the postseason/Critical stretch.
On Minnesota’s side, only one player was listed: star guard Anthony Edwards was initially questionable with knee injury maintenance but went through his pregame routine and was upgraded to available for the game.
With injury reports now finalized, both teams are set to roll for Game 1, scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. ET tip. The Nuggets will lean on their updated lineup, while the Timberwolves will await Edwards’ availability as the starter-ready showdown approaches.
