Jalen Brunson will play for the New York Knicks against the Denver Nuggets on March 6, 2026. He is not listed on the team’s injury report. The game will be played at Ball Arena.Brunson has been the Knicks’ leading scorer this season. He is averaging 26.5 points per game and continues to run the offense for New York. The Knicks enter the game with a 40-23 record.
New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets meet again after February double-overtime game
The New York Knicks face the Denver Nuggets at 9 p.m. ET in a matchup between two teams with similar records. New York is 40-23, while Denver is 39-24.The teams last met on February 4. The Knicks won that game 134-127 in double overtime. Brunson led New York with 42 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds. The win gave the Knicks their eighth straight victory at the time.Denver has the highest scoring average in the league at 120.4 points per game. New York scores 116.8 points per game, which ranks 10th. The Knicks also have one of the league’s better defenses, allowing 110.7 points per game, the fifth-lowest mark in the NBA.
Jalen Brunson injury status vs Denver Nuggets (March 6, 2026)
Jalen Brunson is expected to play his normal role. He is not dealing with any current injury issues. Earlier ankle problems from this season are no longer affecting his availability.Over his last 20 games, Brunson has averaged 23.5 points and 6.7 assists. He has also made 2.7 three-pointers per game during that stretch.Karl-Anthony Towns has helped the Knicks control the boards. He averages 11.8 rebounds per game, the second-highest mark in the league. New York holds a rebounding advantage of 4.5 per game over opponents.
New York Knicks injury report (March 6, 2026)
| Player | Status | Injury | Notes |
| Miles McBride | Out | Ankle | Backup guard unavailable |
| Josh Hart | Questionable | Back | Averaging 10.9 points and 7 rebounds recently |
If Hart does not play, players such as Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby may take on larger roles. Bridges has averaged 15.1 points in recent games.
Denver Nuggets injury report (March 6, 2026)
| Player | Status | Injury |
| Aaron Gordon | Out | Hamstring |
| Peyton Watson | Out | Hamstring |
| Cameron Johnson | Day-to-day | Ankle |
| Spencer Jones | Day-to-day | Shoulder |
Denver will rely on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to lead the offense. Jokic is averaging 28.6 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 10.4 assists this season. Murray averages 25.7 points per game.Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown have also taken on more scoring responsibility while Denver deals with injuries in its forward rotation.
Key points before New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets (March 6, 2026)
Denver leads the league in three-point shooting at 39.3 percent. The Knicks rank fourth in defending three-point shots.Brunson’s scoring and playmaking will be important for New York. If Hart is unavailable, Bridges could spend more time defending Murray.Also read: Is Nikola Jokic playing tonight vs the New York Knicks? Latest update on the Denver Nuggets star’s injury report (March 6, 2026)The game also features a matchup between Brunson and Jokic, two players who play central roles for their teams as both clubs continue to compete for position in the standings.
