Strawther (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Strawther has been sidelined since March 2 due to a left knee sprain, but the fact that he's been upgraded to questionable is a sign that he's nearing a return to the court. The team will presumably monitor his activity closely leading up to tipoff to determine if he's ready to suit up.

The Nuggets announced Tuesday that Strawther (knee) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Romi Bean of CBS News Colorado reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strawther went down with a left knee strain during Sunday's loss to the Celtics. He logged 14 minutes before being ruled out for the game against Boston, finishing with four points. The 22-year-old forward has played a substantial role off the bench for Denver this season, averaging career-high numbers in points (9.6), rebounds (2.2) and assists (1.3) in 22.1 minutes per game.

Strawther notched 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt) over 20 minutes in Thursday's 121-112 loss to Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Strawther was one of two Nuggets with 20 or more minutes off the bench Thursday, using that time on the court to lead all second unit players in scoring while connecting on a team-high-tying pair of threes. Strawther bounced back after two single-digit scoring totals in his previous two appearances, and he's now reached double figures in seven of his last 10 outings.

Strawther isn't starting Thursday's game against the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Strawther was effective during his four-game stint with the starting lineup, averaging 12.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 32.5 minutes, but he'll retreat to the bench now that Denver's rotation has returned to health.

Strawther posted 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Monday's 146-117 victory over the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Strawther has scored 18 points in consecutive games, and he's emerged as a viable streamer for the shorthanded Nuggets, who were without Michael Porter (hamstring) and Russell Westbrook (hamstring) on Monday. Over his last six outings, Strawther has averaged 11.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 29.4 minutes per contest.

Strawther will enter the starting lineup in Thursday's game against Orlando.

EDGE Analysis

With both Jamal Murray (knee) and Russell Westbrook (hamstring) on the shelf, Strawther will receive the starting nod for the first time in his two-year career. The 22-year-old has played significant minutes off the bench all season, and over his last five outings, he has averaged 10.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers across 22.0 minutes per contest.

Strawther ended Monday's 125-113 win over New Orleans with 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 24 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Aaron Gordon (calf) and Russell Westbrook (hamstring) sat this game out, while Peyton Watson (knee) is expected to miss at least four weeks. That means Strawther will have a big opportunity in front of him to make some noise with the second unit. Through 50 games this season, he's averaging 9.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 21.8 minutes.

Strawther ended Friday's 137-134 win over Philadelphia with 18 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 19 minutes off the bench.

EDGE Analysis

After scoring in single digits in four straight games while going just 3-for-15 (20.0 percent) from three-point range, Strawther found his rhythm Friday. The second-year wing has seen his court time take a hit during his shooting slump -- he hasn't played 20-plus minutes since Jan. 21 -- but overall, his role seems to be increasing. Over 17 appearances in January, Strawther averaged 10.1 points, 2.2 boards, 2.1 threes, 1.4 assists and 0.6 steals in 12.9 minutes a contest.

Strawther registered zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 15 minutes during Monday's 129-121 loss to the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Strawther was quiet off the bench, failing to score for the first time all season. With the Nuggets rolling out a relatively healthy lineup, Strawther's opportunities have reduced over the past week, logging fewer than 20 minutes in all three games during that period.

Strawther finished with 23 points (8-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 144-109 win over the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Strawther erupted for a career-high 23 points in the blowout win, taking advantage of some garbage time -- he scored nine of his points in the fourth quarter. The second-year guard has had a strong month overall, averaging 11.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.6 steals and 2.3 three-pointers over his last 12 outings.