Tag: denver nuggets
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David Adelman believes Nikola Jokic has a defensive balancing act | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider His offense is why Nikola Jokic won his 20th Western Conference Player of the Week award Monday after putting up 26 points, 17 rebounds and 14 assists last week. But he’s at his best when he’s…
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David Adelman, Denver Nuggets dig deep after injuries to beat Warriors
David Adelman earned his money Sunday. “There was a timeout where I just looked back at my day,” the Nuggets’ first-year coach said after a 116-93 win over the Warriors at Ball Arena. “I woke up this morning thinking Aaron Gordon is going to start.” After a brief stint at full strength, the Nuggets were…
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Aaron Gordon misses Nuggets game against Golden State
The Nuggets are down to six games for the starting five to get ready for the postseason. Aaron Gordon was held out of Sunday’s game against Golden State after experiencing tightness in his left calf earlier Sunday. Peyton Watson, who remains on a minutes restriction, started in Gordon’s place alongside Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Cam…
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Cam Johnson’s cerebral approach comes up clutch for Nuggets
If Cam Johnson wants to become a professor after his playing career, the Nuggets’ starting small forward is qualified to teach a 300-level course on the psychology of shooting. Johnson has the academic credentials. He was the salutatorian of his high school class and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Pittsburgh in three…
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Jamal Murray breaks Nuggets 3-point record to seal 135-129 win over Jazz
A record-breaking shot called for Jamal Murray to break out his signature celebration. After hitting his fourth 3-pointer of the game – and 221st of the season to break Michael Porter Jr.’s franchise record for made 3s in a season – the “Blue Arrow” went to his signature celebration, pulling an imaginary quiver from his…
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Peyton Watson’s expanding offensive game gives Nuggets a unique new weapon
A five-second span of the second quarter showed the element Peyton Watson adds to the Nuggets. “We have been a pass-and-cut team. We’re not a team that travels to the paint off the dribble very much,” Nuggets coach David Adelman said after his team’s 142-135 win over the Mavericks Wednesday at Ball Arena. “It’s been…
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Murray, Jokic make case as top tandem in Denver Nuggets’ win over Dallas
Milestones were narrowly missed, but the Nuggets’ top two made their case as the league’s best duo and All-NBA selections together for the first time. With 53 points, Jamal Murray finished a bucket shy of matching his career-high in Denver’s 142-135 win over the Mavericks on Wednesday at Ball Arena. With 23 points, 21 rebounds…
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Nuggets vs. Suns | 5 takeaways from Denver’s win in Phoenix
The outcome was up for grabs until the final seconds, but the Nuggets picked up a massive win over the Suns in Phoenix thanks to Nikola Jokic’s floater. Here are five takeaways from Denver’s 125-123 win at Mortgage Matchup Center: 1. That win should solidify Denver’s spot in the top six of the Western Conference.…
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Cam Johnson, Nuggets’ starting five clicking at right time | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider A few weeks ago, Cam Johnson was wondering when his uncharacteristic shooting slump would end. These days things are different. “Even day-to-day is a difference,” Denver’s starting small forward said after Sunday’s win over the Trail…
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David Adelman goes in different direction with Denver Nuggets’ bench
With 10 games left and 15 healthy bodies, David Adelman changed direction. Denver’s coach went away from Jonas Valanciunas and without a true backup center for a second consecutive game. Adelman has decided to roll with Jamal Murray, Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway Jr., Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones while Nikola Jokic and most of the…