Author: Vinny Benedetto
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Denver Nuggets run out of Magic against Orlando on second night of back-to-back
Two nights in a row was too much to ask from the Denver Nuggets. After Thursday’s buzzer-beating win at Golden State, Nuggets coach Michael Malone allotted a couple of minutes for reminiscing and celebrating Nikola Jokic’s dramatic 39-foot game winner against the Warriors. “You get to enjoy it for about two minutes before you’re moving…
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Nuggets vs. Warriors: 3 takeaways from Denver’s buzzer-beating win over Golden State
Nikola Jokic’s buzzer-beater from just inside half court led the Denver Nuggets to a third straight win over the Warriors this season. Here are three takeaways from the Denver’s 130-127 win in San Francisco: 1. Nikola Jokic is going to need some help from the voters or he’s going to be Denver’s only representative in…
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Denver Nuggets apply for salary exception despite Vlatko Cancar’s promising recovery
The Nuggets applied for something of an insurance policy in the likely event Vlatko Cancar is unable to play at any point this season. Cancar underwent surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in mid-August. The 26-year-old forward suffered the injury while representing Slovenia ahead of the FIBA World Cup.…
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Reggie Jackson’s routine stays consistent while numbers fluctuate for Denver Nuggets
The results are the only thing that changed for Reggie Jackson in the new year. The Nuggets’ veteran point guard closed last year on a cold streak, making just 14 of his 48 shots (29.2%) over a six-game stretch. In Denver’s first game of 2024, Jackson bounced back by making 6 of 11 shots to…
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Nuggets vs. Hornets: 3 takeaways from Denver’s 111-93 win over Charlotte
The Nuggets rang in 2024 with a ring celebration and their 24th win of the season. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 111-93 win over Charlotte on Monday at Ball Arena: 1. Welcome back, Aaron Gordon. Denver’s starting power forward returned to the lineup for Monday’s game after missing the previous two contests because of…
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Aaron Gordon returns to Denver Nuggets after dog bite, could return to action Monday
Aaron Gordon returned to the Denver Nuggets less than a week after a dog bite required 21 stitches. Denver’s starting power forward missed the last two games after one of his family’s dogs bit his face and right hand following the team’s Christmas Day game. Gordon still had a wrap around his shooting hand at…
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Jamal Murray makes a different kind of on-court impact at second annual camp
LAKEWOOD • Jamal Murray lived up to Friday’s sweatshirt on Saturday. Walking into Ball Arena for Friday’s game against Oklahoma City, the Nuggets star guard wore a “Be A Good Person” sweatshirt. A day after Denver’s disappointing 119-93 loss to the Thunder, Murray was back in the gym, but he wasn’t working on his game.…
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Denver Nuggets drop ball at home against Oklahoma City for second time this season
The Thunder played like lightning compared to the Nuggets on Friday at Ball Arena. “We just didn’t have the proper energy,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said after his team’s 119-93 loss to Oklahoma City on Friday at Ball Arena. The Thunder took a 2-1 lead in the season series, which looks to be a budding…
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Friday Faceoff: What was the worst NFL trade in recent history?
Friday Faceoff: What was the worst NFL trade in recent history Luke Zahlmann, Rockies beat writer Answer: Browns trade for Deshaun Watson Russell Wilson has been bad in Denver. Ignore stats, just watch the games, and it is easy to see why the team moved on from the veteran in search of greener pastures. But…
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Peyton Watson steps up in surprise start as Denver Nuggets defeat Memphis Grizzlies
Peyton Watson’s first start of the season was a bit of a surprise and featured a few other firsts. The 142-105 win over Memphis on Thursday at Ball Arena marked the first time Watson, who started in Aaron Gordon’s place, made more than two and took more than five 3-pointers. It was also the first…