Will Barton

Welcome into the Denver Stiffs Mailbag! What a fun Game 4 for Denver Nuggets fans as the Nuggets prevented elimination and extended the life of their season for at least another couple of days. After the game, I asked Nuggets fans for questions on Twitter and hope to answer as many as I can here. Some of them, namely the trade and free agency questions, are inappropriate while Denver is still in the middle of a playoff series. There will be time for that, trust me.

After the first two games against the Golden State Warriors, it’s clear for the Denver Nuggets that the playoffs might end early. But if they are to put up a fight in this series, Bones Hyland and Will Barton need to step up in a big way. One of...

Barton closed Thursday's 118-113 loss to the Warriors with 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and one steal over 34 minutes. Barton has scored in double digits in each of the three games of the series so far, but he's been struggling with efficiency and has shot under 40 percent from the field in each of his last two appearances. He's averaging 16.3 points per game while shooting 43.5 percent from the field.

The Nuggets are quite grumpy through two games of their first-round series.

Barton ended with 24 points (10-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one block across 36 minutes during Saturday's 123-107 loss to the Warriors. Barton served as a standout sidekick to Nikola Jokic, falling just one point behind the big man for team high-scoring honors. However, the Nuggets didn't have any other player score more than 10 points, leading to an 0-1 series deficit. Barton was the team's third-best scorer during the regular season and will be looked to for continued offensive production as the matchup against the Warriors progresses.

Barton (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports. Barton had started in each of the last 14 games, but he'll be held out for Sunday's regular-season finale. Bryn Forbes, Bones Hyland and Austin Rivers should see additional run against the Lakers.

Barton (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers. Barton is one of four Nuggets starters questionable for the regular-season finale. Fantasy managers should watch the injury report and starting lineup leading up to tipoff.

Barton totaled 25 points (8-12 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 129-118 victory over the Lakers. Barton turned in an outstanding total after coming into Sunday's game with a nagging knee injury. Barton was an accurate scoring machine as he continues to play well for the Nuggets down the stretch.

Barton (knee) is available and will start Sunday's game against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports. Barton was a late addition to the injury report, but he'll play through the knee issue. Over his last 11 games, the veteran forward has averaged 13.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 32.5 minutes per game.

Barton is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers due to right knee soreness. Barton was a late addition to the injury report Sunday, which is never a good sign. If he's ultimately sidelined, expect Bryn Forbes, Bones Hyland and Austin Rivers to all garner increased roles against Los Angeles.

Barton produced 18 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 113-107 win over the Thunder. Barton was one of three Nuggets to finish with double-digit scoring in the contest, and he rounded out a full final stat line with seven assists, six rebounds, two steals and a block. The veteran guard is averaging only 3.9 assists per game on the campaign, but he has dished out a total of 15 over his past two contests. Barton has scored 10-plus points in three straight games for the first time since mid-February.

Barton supplied 17 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and eight assists over 31 minutes during Thursday's 140-130 loss to the Suns. Barton enjoyed an efficient shooting night from the field, going 7-for-10 overall and 2-for-3 from three-point range. The veteran also tied a season high with eight assists and grabbed five boards in one of his best performances of the month. Barton has largely struggled in March, averaging 11.1 points and shooting 38.8 percent from the field across 10 contests.

CLEVELAND — Just like every hopeful Nuggets fan, Will Barton has allowed his mind to wander. As good as the Nuggets are (25-12 since Jan. 1), Barton knows what the potential returns of Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray could mean for the Nuggets during the playoffs. Six months...