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December 26, 2025
Chips in 19 points
Hardaway posted 19 points (7-16 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one block over 41 minutes during Thursday's 142-138 overtime victory over the Timberwolves.
Analysis
Hardaway is quietly finding his stride in Denver. Over his past three outings, he's averaging 21 points per game and has knocked in 16 three-pointers. The Nuggets will be leaning on Hardaway now since Cameron Johnson is due to miss time with a knee injury. The 41 minutes played also set a new season high for THJ.
December 26, 2025
Will start Christmas Day
Hardaway will join the starting five for Thursday's matchup against the Timberwolves, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis
Hardaway unsurprisingly gets the nod with Cameron Johnson out for an extended time due to a knee bruise. Hardaway has scored in double digits in 12 of the past 13 games, averaging 14.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 28.5 minutes.
December 24, 2025
Scores 23 off bench
Hardaway ended with 23 points (8-13 FG, 7-12 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 131-130 loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis
Hardaway was lights-out from deep Tuesday, drilling a game-high seven three-pointers in the Nuggets' narrow loss. After scoring just eight points in a spot start Saturday, the veteran has bounced back with consecutive 20-point outings off the bench to open the week. While streakiness has long been part of his profile, Hardaway is shooting better than 40.0 percent from beyond the arc through 29 games this season, a mark he has never sustained over a full campaign.
December 23, 2025
Headed to bench
Hardaway will come off the bench for Monday's matchup with the Jazz.
Analysis
Peyton Watson will replace Hardaway in the first unit for Monday's game, and Hardaway's minutes will likely dip in the second unit. As a reserve this season, Hardaway has produced averages of 11.8 points, 1.5 assists and 2.3 triples per contest.
December 20, 2025
Enters starting lineup
Hardaway will start Saturday's game against the Rockets, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis
The Nuggets are opting for more floor spacing Saturday, as Hardaway will replace Bruce Brown in the first unit. Over his last two appearances, Hardaway is averaging 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 three-pointers.