Malone decided to go with Christian Braun over Russell Westbrook in the first game after the break, which made sense for a number of reasons. Braun had been playing very well for awhile before the All-Star break,

Denver Nuggets @ Milwaukee Bucks Projected Starting Lineups. Denver: Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic. Milwaukee: Damian Lillard, Taur

Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin (30) and Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP

With the NBA All-Star break here, it's time to evaluate Denver Nuggets' Christian Braun's 2024-25 season. How has he performed so far?

Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Projected Starting Lineups. Denver: Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic. Charlotte: LaMelo Ball, Nick

Who’s in the starting lineup? “You really don’t think I’m gonna answer that question right now, do you?” Malone said Wednesday at Ball Arena, laughing. The Nuggets return to action Thursday (7 p.m. MT) after a seven-day hiatus.

Late in the fourth quarter though, former Kansas star Christian Braun had the highlight of the night for the Nuggets, taking a feed for Nikola Jokic and promptly putting Bucks big man Brook Lopez on a poster.

Nuggets coach Michael Malone wants to keep this party going, he won’t change his starting five once Russell Westbrook’s left hamstring is healed up.

Christian Braun is having a breakout campaign, becoming a strong contender in the discussion for the league’s Most Improved Player award.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, pulled down a season-high 19 rebounds and dished out seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Denver Nuggets 121-112 on Thursday.