Tag: denver nuggets
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Peyton Watson overcomes fatigue, 6-week injury absence in return to Nuggets lineup
There were multiple reasons for fatigue in Peyton Watson’s first game back. “It was hard for me to sleep last night,” the Nuggets’ wing said after Denver’s 128-112 win over Portland on Sunday at Ball Arena. “I was just anticipating this day for a long time, obviously.” Anticipation built up for roughly six weeks. Watson…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Can Avs win Stanley Cup with goalie who doesn’t know true meaning of playoff pressure?
I think the Avs should go with Scott Wedgewood over Mackenzie Blackwood as their No. 1 goaltender in the NHL playoffs. Wedgewood plays big in big games. It’s the exact opposite with Blackwood, unfortunately. – Michael, puckmeister Kiz: It’s impossible to look at the wowza stats posted by Wedgie this season and not think: Vezina!…
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Inconsistent season doesn’t diminish David Adelman, Denver Nuggets’ belief
It’s like David Adelman has done this before. But the Nuggets’ first-year coach hasn’t outside the final three games of last regular season, two postseason series and a few other games where his predecessor, Michael Malone, was out sick or ejected. It turns out growing up the son of longtime NBA coach Rick Adelman and…
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Tim Hardaway Jr. fuels Denver Nuggets’ 121-115 comeback win over Raptors, builds Sixth Man case
Having a father in the Hall of Fame comes in handy. “I kind of got the answers to the test being so young and watching my pops play,” Tim Hardaway Jr. said after leading Denver’s 121-115 comeback win over the Raptors on Friday at Ball Arena. “Just being able to have someone a phone call…
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Is the Nuggets’ championship window already closed? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: After another perplexing loss, this one at Memphis, is the Nuggets’ championship window already closed? Mark Kiszla, sports columnist: Yes That’s a wall, buddy. Freak out! Before the final buzzer sounded on the Nuggets’ bad loss in Memphis, the outrage was being scrawled all over social media. Fire coach David Adelman! Trade everybody!…
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Denver Nuggets launch Spanish-language broadcasts: How to listen to the final 10 home games
The Nuggets are saying “bienvenidos” to their Spanish-speaking fans. Starting with Friday’s game against the Raptors and continuing for the final 10 home games of the regular season, the Nuggets will have a Spanish-language broadcast that can be accessed via the team’s free app and the NBA app. Jena Garcia will handle the play-by-play with…
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Bruce Brown debuts new look to mixed results on and off court
Bruce Brown was kind enough to give his teammate a pass. “That (crap) is terrible,” Christian Braun said of Brown’s new look after the Nuggets beat the 76ers on Tuesday. Braun was referencing the new handlebar mustache Brown debuted about a week ago. So far, it hasn’t come up in the on-court dialogue. “Not at…
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Denver Nuggets dominate starless 76ers squad
The Nuggets needed no luck on St. Patrick’s Day. Denver never trailed while dismantling a short-handed 76ers team, 124-96, on Tuesday at Ball Arena. The Nuggets led by as many as 33. “I liked the pace of play offensively after the defensive rebound. I thought that was key,” Nuggets coach David Adelman said. “I thought…
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Denver Nuggets seek consistency ahead of NBA playoffs | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider This week provides the Nuggets with a golden opportunity to start their closing run with some much-needed consistency. Denver’s opponents — the 76ers, Grizzlies, Raptors and Trail Blazers — pale in comparison to last week’s gauntlet…
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Avalanche-Stars playoff thriller shouldn’t be in second round | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: Numbers game 2 — Times Embiid has played in Denver during his career. The last time he did so was Nov. 8, 2019, when Nikola Jokic hit a game-winner. Box office $109 — To see the Pittsburgh Penguins’ only visit to Ball Arena to take on…