Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan.4 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The San Antonio Spurs are set to host the Denver Nuggets for the second game of their back-to-back contest on Saturday. A spectacular double-double from Victor Wembanyama and a monster near triple-double from Nikola Jokic were the takeaways from the first game Friday.

The Spurs clinched a dramatic 113-110 victory after Wembanyama's defense on Jokic in the final seconds. They have experienced an upward spiral of late, winning two games after a disappointing end to the year.

While several key members of the Nuggets squad have underperformed in recent months, Nikola Jokic is having another MVP-caliber season, averaging 30.7 points, 13.0 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game.

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Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 4

Denver Nuggets Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

The Nuggets came out unscathed without any major injuries on Friday. Aaron Gordon continues to be sidelined with a calf injury. Vlatko Cancar is expected to return after an eight-week recovery period following knee surgery.

Barring any last-minute surprises, Mike Malone will likely stick with the same lineup of Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook, Jamal Murray and Christian Braun.

Poing Guards	Jamal Murray	Jalen Pickett
Shooting Guards	Christian Braun	Julian Strawther	Trey Alexander
Small Forwards	Michael Porter Jr.	Hunter Tyson
Power Forwards	Russell Westbrook	Peyton Watson	Aaron Gordon
Centers	Nikola Jokic	DeAndre Jordan	Zeke Nnaji

San Antonio Spurs Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

As for the hosts, Mitch Johnson’s Spurs go into the game with an almost clean bill of health, barring Jeremy Sochan, whose status is still up in the air. Sochan might not feature against the Nuggets with a back injury. His status will be determined closer to tipoff. He did not suit up for Friday's game as well.

Stephon Castle replaced Sochan in the opening lineup and is likely to continue to occupy the spot alongside Harrison Barnes, Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul, and Devin Vassell.

Point guards	Chris Paul	Blake Wesley	Adam Flagler
Shooting guards	Stephon Castle	Julian Champagnie	Malaki Branham
Small forwards	Harrison Barnes	Keldon Johnson	Harrison Ingram
Power forwards	Devin Vassell	Sandro Mamukelashvili	Jeremy Sochan
Centers	Victor Wembanyama	Zach Collins	Charles Bassey

Where and how to watch Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs?

The Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. EST on Saturday, Jan. 4, at Frost Bank Center. Local coverage of the game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network - Southwest and Altitude 2. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.