Tag: michael porter jr.
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Tim Hardaway Jr.’s heater helps Nuggets stave off Michael Porter Jr., Nets
Tim Hardaway Jr. has never let a cold stretch define his career. If he did, he wouldn’t be the invaluable 13-year veteran that he is for a Nuggets team that needs everything he’s got right now. Thursday was another one of those nights as Denver hung on for a down-to-the-wire, 107-103 win over Michael Porter…
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Michael Porter Jr. happy to return to Denver as member of Brooklyn Nets
The surroundings and basketball situations could hardly be more different, but Michael Porter Jr. is smiling all the same. “It’s an underrated city. You can actually see the sky and breathe fresh air,” Porter said of Denver prior to Thursday’s game at Ball Arena, his first since last summer’s trade sent him to Brooklyn. “New…
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3 takeaways from Nuggets’ 127-115 loss to Michael Porter Jr. and Brooklyn Nets
The Nuggets played like there was no sleep in Brooklyn. Denver got a couple of injured players back for Sunday’s matinee but still faded down the stretch. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 127-115 loss Sunday at Barclays Center: NETS 127, NUGGETS 115 What happened: Brooklyn started the second quarter ahead by four and led…
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Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon take step toward return for Denver Nuggets
Reinforcements are on the way. Whether they arrive for Sunday’s 1:30 p.m. tipoff in Brooklyn is to be determined. Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon have been upgraded to questionable for Sunday’s matinee game against the Nets. Braun hasn’t played since spraining his left ankle against the Clippers on Nov. 12. Gordon strained his right hamstring…
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Nuggets beat Rockets, 129-116, behind career highs from PJ Dozier, Michael Porter Jr.
DENVER — PJ Dozier took little time to adjust to the starting lineup. Dozier, who made his first career start Saturday in place of injured Will Barton III, hit his first three 3-pointers of the game, helping the Nuggets beat the Rockets 129-116 at Ball Arena. Dozier finished the game with a career-high 23 points on…
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Denver Nuggets answer coach’s questions by soundly beating Houston Rockets
Michael Malone had a couple of questions for his team heading into Friday’s game against a grounded Houston Rockets squad. The experience of Will Barton III and JaVale McGee provided the answers. “Before we left the locker room, I asked the players ‘What do you think worries me most about this game?’ Will Barton said…
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Denver’s defense, rebounding vs. Miami Heat extends Nuggets’ best stretch of the season
The question of whether or not the Nuggets are playing their best basketball of the season produced a quick answer from coach Michael Malone after Denver’s 109-82 win Wednesday at Miami. “Oh, no doubt,” Malone said. “Obviously, it’s still very young in the season. December, we were not very good. We were 1-4 to start…
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Michael Porter Jr. putting starting touches on all-around game in second season with Denver Nuggets
Michael Porter Jr. has said the right things about being a complete player for most of his time with the Denver Nuggets, and it looks like he’s increasingly starting to do the right thing. There has never been a question about the second-year forward’s shooting and scoring ability, and it quickly became evident the 6-foot-10…
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Denver Nuggets survive second straight dramatic finish in Phoenix, beat Suns in double OT
Saturday’s win at Phoenix was twice as nice as Friday’s for the Denver Nuggets. A day after beating the Suns in overtime, the Nuggets won Saturday’s rematch 120-112 in double overtime. “This is an impressive back-to-back win on back-to-back nights on the road,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “Very proud of our guys for pulling…
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Denver Nuggets survive second straight dramatic finish in Phoenix, beat Suns in double overtime
Saturday’s win at Phoenix was twice as nice as Friday’s for the Denver Nuggets. A day after beating the Suns in overtime, the Nuggets won Saturday’s rematch 120-112 in double overtime. “This is an impressive back-to-back win on back-to-back nights on the road,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “Very proud of our guys for pulling…