Jonas Valanciunas (thumb) will play and start in Monday's matchup with the Nuggets.

Valanciunas (thumb) will play and start in Monday's matchup with the Nuggets.

Analysis:

Vlanciunas was considered questionable entering Monday's game but won't be missing anytime with the thumb sprain he suffered on Saturday against the Pistons. The injury likely won't impact the big man's ability to play much if at all going forward.