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Daron Holmes II<\/b> stepped into a pivotal role for the Denver Nuggets in his first career start, dishing 6 assists<\/b> in a hard-fought contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the team battling significant injuries at center, the young forward proved he can handle expanded responsibilities on the court.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Holmes recorded 6 assists, 3 points, and 4 rebounds<\/b> across 24 minutes in his debut start<\/li>\n
  • Denver fell to Cleveland 113-108<\/b> on January 2, 2026, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse<\/li>\n
  • Nikola Jokic<\/b> remains sidelined with a hyperextended left knee injury<\/li>\n
  • Jonas Valanciunas out for four weeks due to a right calf strain, leaving big man rotation thin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Young Guard Thrust Into Starting Lineup<\/h2>\n

    The 23-year-old forward<\/b> from Dayton found himself in an unexpected situation when injuries to Denver’s backcourt forced coach David Adelman<\/b> to make changes. Holmes entered the game as the team looked to stabilize rotations while managing multiple absences.<\/p>\n

    In his first start, Holmes played 23 minutes and 59 seconds<\/b>, making an impact on the assist front despite struggling with scoring efficiency. His primary role became facilitating the offense and finding open teammates, where he excelled relative to expectations for a player getting his first starting opportunity.<\/p>\n

    Filling the Center Position with Limited Experience<\/h2>\n

    Without both Jokic and Valanciunas<\/b> available, Denver had to get creative with lineups. Holmes started at center, a position requiring physicality and footwork that the Dayton product was adapting to in real time. Despite the challenge, he managed to stay in the game and contribute meaningful possessions.<\/p>\n

    The decision highlighted the Nuggets’ desperation at the position and their confidence in Holmes’ ability to learn on the job. His four rebounds showed he could battle on the boards, though his offensive output remained minimal with 1-of-6 shooting from the field<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Stat<\/td>\nHolmes Performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Points<\/td>\n3 (1-6 FG, 1-4 3PT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Rebounds<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Assists<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Minutes Played<\/td>\n23:59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Coach’s Perspective on Rookie’s Debut<\/h2>\n

    David Adelman<\/b> expressed satisfaction with Holmes’ overall showing despite the loss. The coach recognized that for a young player entering his first start in the middle of a crisis situation, managing the game and moving the ball showed promise for future opportunities.<\/p>\n

    \n“We were pleased with how DaRon Holmes II performed in his first career start, with the team dealing with multiple injuries.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 David Adelman<\/b>, Denver Nuggets Head Coach<\/p>\n

    What Does This Mean for Denver’s Future?<\/h2>\n

    As the Nuggets navigate a challenging stretch without their MVP-caliber center, Holmes’ willingness to step up becomes increasingly valuable. Whether he becomes a regular starter or returns to a bench role once the team gets healthy remains uncertain. His assist total showed he understands spacing and can operate as a facilitator rather than a volume scorer.<\/p>\n

    With Jokic expected to be out at least four weeks<\/b> and Valanciunas facing a similar rehabilitation timeline, Denver will need continued contributions from role players. Holmes’ first-start performance offers hope that youth and adaptability can help the team stay competitive during this injury-ravaged period.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • USA Today<\/b> – Coverage of Denver Nuggets injury updates and roster adjustments<\/li>\n
    • ESPN<\/b> – Box score and game statistics from Cavaliers-Nuggets game<\/li>\n
    • NBA Official<\/b> – Player statistics and official scoring records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":33207,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Daron Holmes II\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Nikola Joki\u0107\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/eD8TPzoLarPBsxswD1bunyvP81O.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/3438147\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jonas Valan\u010di\u016bnas\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/zfTF4pNg3gMZtO59D14o9McvS0E.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1084974\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"David Adelman\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/5472472\"]},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Rocket Mortgage 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