Nuggets Add Russell Westbrook to Chase Championship Window
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nuggets Add Russell Westbrook to Chase Championship Window

Associated Press  

The Denver Nuggets are adding veteran point guard Russell Westbrook to their roster to help fill the void left by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The Nuggets believe that Westbrook's experience and shooting ability can add some spark to their offense, even in a backup role. The team also adds Dario Saric, a power forward/center who could provide some much-needed scoring and rebounding. The Nuggets are looking to make a deep playoff run this season, and Westbrook's addition is a key piece of that puzzle.

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Jamal Murray’s clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Jamal Murray’s clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray sank a 3-pointer with 5.6 seconds left and Russell Westbrook stole the inbounds pass for a exclamation-point dunk as the Denver Nuggets rebuffed the scrappy, short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 131-126 on Friday night. Austin Reaves scored 37 points and Dalton Knecht added 32 for the Lakers, whose lengthy list of injured players included LeBron James and …

Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets’ 149-141 OT win over Suns
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets’ 149-141 OT win over Suns

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime Friday night after losing a 21-point lead. Jokic became the first NBA player with a triple-double of at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists. They went ahead 122-120 in the final minute, but …

Nuggets have a shot at first 10-game win streak under coach Malone, but Lakers stand in the way
1 month, 1 week ago

Nuggets have a shot at first 10-game win streak under coach Malone, but Lakers stand in the way

Associated Press  

DENVER — Michael Malone took a pragmatic stance on his team’s current nine-game winning streak. But there’s a lot to clean up.” Should Denver emerge victorious Saturday, it would mark the seventh 10-game win streak in franchise history. “We had a little bit luck with the schedule,” said Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP who’s in the midst of one of …

Jokic scores 40 and the Nuggets beat the Blazers 146-117 for their 7th straight win
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jokic scores 40 and the Nuggets beat the Blazers 146-117 for their 7th straight win

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic scored 40 points, Christian Braun had 26 points, and the surging Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 146-117 on Monday night for their seventh straight win. The seven-game winning streak is the longest of the season for the Nuggets, who played without Michael Porter Jr. for the second straight game due to hamstring tightness. Donovan …

Nikola Jokic has 24th triple-double of the season, Nuggets rout Magic 112-90
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic has 24th triple-double of the season, Nuggets rout Magic 112-90

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his 24th triple-double of the season, Michael Porter Jr. added 30 points and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth in a row by beating the Orlando Magic 112-90 on Thursday night. Christian Braun finished with 16 points for a Nuggets team that saw the trade deadline come …

Nuggets make no moves at the trade deadline after focus to find another big man fall through
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets make no moves at the trade deadline after focus to find another big man fall through

Associated Press  

DENVER — Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth had big plans at the trade deadline in the form of acquiring another center or frontcourt player to serve as a backup to Nikola Jokic. “Whether other teams just beat us out with their offers, or we just didn’t feel like it was the right use of our assets, a combination of …

Nikola Jokic’s 23rd triple-double of the season leads Nuggets over Pelicans 125-113
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic’s 23rd triple-double of the season leads Nuggets over Pelicans 125-113

Associated Press  

DENVER — Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 36 points, Nikola Jokic added 27 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Denver Nuggets overcame a career-high 41 points from Trey Murphy III to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-113 on Monday night. Murphy scored 39 of New Orleans’ first 85 points, helping the Pelicans, who trailed by as many …

Nikola Jokic has 5th straight triple-double to help the Nuggets beat the Kings, 132-123
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2 months, 1 week ago

Nikola Jokic has 5th straight triple-double to help the Nuggets beat the Kings, 132-123

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had his fifth straight triple-double before the fourth quarter, finishing with 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night. Nuggets: Jokic, voted an All-Star starter, had 12 points in the fourth quarter. Key moment The Kings could have packed it in after …

Nikola Jokic records his 19th triple-double of the season, Nuggets cruise to 144-109 win over 76ers
2 months, 1 week ago

Nikola Jokic records his 19th triple-double of the season, Nuggets cruise to 144-109 win over 76ers

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 19th triple-double of the season, reserve Aaron Gordon was nearly perfect from the floor and the Denver Nuggets beat Philadelphia 144-109 on Tuesday night, extending the 76ers’ losing streak to seven games. Tyrese Maxey had 28 points and 10 assists for a Sixers team that remains …

NBA roundup: Nuggets spoil Jimmy Butler’s return to Heat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Nuggets spoil Jimmy Butler’s return to Heat

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic posted his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season, bundling 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets’ 133-113 road win over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Mavericks 106, Thunder 98 Kyrie Irving scored 25 points to lead Dallas to a home win over Oklahoma City, which was missing star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander due to …

Nuggets, Heat await word on stars' status ahead of matchup
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nuggets, Heat await word on stars' status ahead of matchup

Hindustan Times  

Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic entered Thursday second in the NBA in assists, third in scoring and third in rebounds, but he may sit out Friday night's game at the Miami Heat. HT Image Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, missed Denver's 128-108 home loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday due to right elbow inflammation. Miami, whose 3-3 West …

Westbrook and Jokic help Nuggets erase double-digit deficit in 112-101 win over Mavericks
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Westbrook and Jokic help Nuggets erase double-digit deficit in 112-101 win over Mavericks

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Russell Westbrook had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists and Nikola Jokic added 19 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists as the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-101 on Sunday. Klay Thompson scored 25 points to lead the Mavericks, who are 2-5 playing without All-Star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie …

NBA roundup: Nuggets routs Nets behind triple-doubles from Jokic, Westbrook
2 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Nuggets routs Nets behind triple-doubles from Jokic, Westbrook

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds, Russell Westbrook added 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-105 on Friday. Oklahoma City Thunder beats New Year Knicks 126-101 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points and Isaiah Joe had a season-high 31 points off the bench as visiting Oklahoma City …

Jokic, Westbrook have triple-doubles and Nuggets beat Nets 124-105
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jokic, Westbrook have triple-doubles and Nuggets beat Nets 124-105

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in his return to the lineup, Russell Westbrook had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-105 on Friday night. It was the 145th career triple-double for Jokic, who missed Denver’s previous two games due to an illness. Ben Simmons …

Brooklyn takes on Denver, aims to stop 3-game slide
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Brooklyn takes on Denver, aims to stop 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn heads into the matchup against Denver after losing three games in a row. The Nuggets average 12.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.6 fewer makes per game than the Nets allow. Cameron Johnson is scoring 19.5 points per game with 4.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists for …

Jayson Tatum scores 29, Porzingis adds 25 as Celtics hold off depleted Nuggets 118-106
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum scores 29, Porzingis adds 25 as Celtics hold off depleted Nuggets 118-106

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 and the Boston Celtics held off the depleted Denver Nuggets 118-106 on Tuesday night as three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic sat out because of an illness. Michael Porter Jr. added 15 points and 10 rebounds as the Nuggets dropped to 10-7 at home. Trailing by as many as 15 …

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sidelined for game against Celtics due to illness
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sidelined for game against Celtics due to illness

Associated Press  

DENVER — Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was sidelined for Denver’s clash with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night because of an illness. “He wasn’t feeling great yesterday, and that has only gotten worse today, which is unfortunate,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said before the game. Malone said it’s difficult to insert another player in Jokic’s place …

Nuggets face the Spurs on 3-game win streak
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Nuggets face the Spurs on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver heads into a matchup against San Antonio as winners of three games in a row. The Nuggets average 11.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer makes per game than the Spurs give up. TOP PERFORMERS: Jamal Murray is scoring 19.8 points per game and …

Nikola Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets roll past Hawks 139-120 for 3rd straight win
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets roll past Hawks 139-120 for 3rd straight win

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists in leading the Denver Nuggets to a 139-120 win over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Jamal Murray scored 21 points, while Russell Westbrook added 16 to go with 11 assists as the Nuggets won their third straight game. Young had 30 points and nine …

Westbrook has ‘perfect’ triple-double, 0 turnovers in Nuggets’ 132-121 win over Jazz
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3 months ago

Westbrook has ‘perfect’ triple-double, 0 turnovers in Nuggets’ 132-121 win over Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Russell Westbrook became the second player in NBA history to have a triple-double with zero turnovers and shoot 100% from the field and the free-throw line in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-121 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Denver’s Aaron Gordon sat out with a right calf strain and Utah’s John Collins missed his fourth …

Jazz face the Nuggets on 3-game skid
3 months ago

Jazz face the Nuggets on 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah heads into the matchup against Denver after losing three straight games. The Jazz’s 13.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.1 fewer made shots on average than the 14.0 per game the Nuggets allow. Jamal Murray is scoring 19.8 points per game and …

Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the last two games, had a season-low two assists and tied season lows with 16 points and seven rebounds. Takeaways Clippers: In the …

Jokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz
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4 months ago

Jokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 122-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Jokic scored 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting in the first quarter alone to rally Denver from an early 12-point deficit. Jamal Murray added 22 points, eight assists and four steals …

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102
4 months, 1 week ago

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Nikola Jokic scored 34 points and Michael Porter Jr. added 24 as the Denver Nuggets used a strong second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102 on Saturday night. Austin Reaves scored 19 points and LeBron James added 18 for the Lakers, who lost consecutive home games after starting the season 7-0 at home. Denver trailed …

New season, same result: Lakers lose to Nuggets after third-quarter collapse
4 months, 1 week ago

New season, same result: Lakers lose to Nuggets after third-quarter collapse

LA Times  

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic puts up a shot in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of the Lakers’ 127-102 loss Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell hits Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther in the face as he grabs a rebound in the first half Saturday. But as Anthony Davis slumped after missing a …

Nuggets play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight win
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nuggets play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight win

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -8.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Denver looks to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Nuggets take on New Orleans. New Orleans finished 49-33 overall, 30-22 in Western Conference action and 21-19 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Pelicans averaged 115.1 …

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon to miss extended time due to calf strain: Sources
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon to miss extended time due to calf strain: Sources

New York Times  

The Denver Nuggets will be without starting power forward Aaron Gordon for multiple weeks due to a calf injury, league sources confirmed to The Athletic. Gordon left Monday’s game against the Toronto Raptors with the injury after playing just four minutes. In seven games this season, Gordon is averaging 15.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while hitting 54.5 percent …

Nuggets Dominate Jazz, Clinching First Home Win of Season
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Nuggets Dominate Jazz, Clinching First Home Win of Season

Associated Press  

Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 129-103 victory over the Utah Jazz, snapping their six-game losing streak. Jokic scored 27 points, including 18 points in the third quarter, which helped the Nuggets secure the win. The Nuggets dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Jazz 34-19. The Jazz were led by Walker Kessler and Johnny Juzang with 18 and …

Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray had a moment, but the Nuggets are still finding themselves
5 months ago

Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray had a moment, but the Nuggets are still finding themselves

New York Times  

TORONTO — It had all the trappings of another play in a long highlight reel of beautiful Nikola Jokić–Jamal Murray moments. With the Nuggets down 2 on Monday, Murray threw an entry pass to Jokić and came screaming around the big man’s back, taking a handoff and forcing a switch from the Toronto Raptors. Murray’s entry pass to Jokić left …

Nuggets’ shooting and depth concerns loom large after opening loss to Thunder
5 months, 1 week ago

Nuggets’ shooting and depth concerns loom large after opening loss to Thunder

New York Times  

DENVER — For as great a basketball player as he is, Nikola Jokić will never be known as great a media soundbite. All of us are kind of streaky, not streaky, but just average shooters.”#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/bOH2TeRdEv — DNVR Nuggets October 25, 2024 If Denver goes on to win its customary 50-55 games this season, and if the Nuggets go on …

Nuggets know another NBA title is ‘incredibly difficult’ but they’re embracing the challenge
6 months ago

Nuggets know another NBA title is ‘incredibly difficult’ but they’re embracing the challenge

New York Times  

DENVER — Nikola Jokić was still rocking the beard he started growing this summer at the Paris Olympics. In also is the hope Denver’s solved some of the issues that plagued it and ultimately led to last season ending short of the NBA Finals run the Nuggets were anticipating. That being said, we know that it’s going to be incredibly …

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook agrees to 2-year deal with Denver Nuggets, AP source says
8 months ago

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook agrees to 2-year deal with Denver Nuggets, AP source says

Associated Press  

DENVER — Russell Westbrook has agreed to a two-year contract with the Denver Nuggets, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The deal provides Denver with a much-needed backup point guard for oft-injured star Jamal Murray and gives the 35-year-old veteran and nine-time All-Star a chance to play with a championship contender that is …

What’s next for Nuggets after losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope?
9 months ago

What’s next for Nuggets after losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope?

New York Times  

For the past few weeks, the Denver Nuggets have been bracing for the possibility of losing starting shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The Nuggets made a competitive offer but the new rules and penalties brought by the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement hurt Denver in this instance. Can’t aggregate contracts in trades Can’t send cash in trades Can’t sign and trade your …

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic included on Serbia’s preliminary roster for the Paris Olympics
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic included on Serbia’s preliminary roster for the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was included on Serbia’s 16-man preliminary roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics on Monday, ending doubts he would skip the basketball tournament. But Jokic ended the current NBA season earlier than expected after last year’s champions were eliminated in the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Also on the list announced by Serbia …

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic included on Serbia's preliminary roster for the Paris Olympics
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic included on Serbia's preliminary roster for the Paris Olympics

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic …

Nuggets should compete next season; otherwise ‘summer of 2025 will be difficult’
10 months, 1 week ago

Nuggets should compete next season; otherwise ‘summer of 2025 will be difficult’

New York Times  

DENVER — Jamal Murray sat briefly at the scorer’s table, staring into space, knowing that he and the Denver Nuggets were on the verge of seeing their season end. According to league sources, there is mutual interest in him returning to Denver, but the most the Nuggets can offer him is $7.8 million because they don’t hold Brown’s Bird rights. …

Nuggets are fifth straight NBA champ to falter in quest to repeat but maintain high hopes for future
10 months, 1 week ago

Nuggets are fifth straight NBA champ to falter in quest to repeat but maintain high hopes for future

Associated Press  

DENVER — As the shock of blowing their 20-point Game 7 lead settled in, Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone repeated what had become somewhat of an underlying mantra for his talented but thinned team. “I’m not going to sit here and act like it wasn’t a burden and I wasn’t thinking about it all day every day,” Porter said. In …

Nuggets blow 20-point lead, struggle from field as Timberwolves end their title defense in Game 7
10 months, 1 week ago

Nuggets blow 20-point lead, struggle from field as Timberwolves end their title defense in Game 7

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets couldn’t quiet an epic second-half comeback by Minnesota or the noise emanating from a boisterous Timberwolves locker room. The young and confident Timberwolves came into Denver’s house and spoiled the party by eliminating the Nuggets with a 98-90 win Sunday night in Game 7 of their second-round series. “No one ever said this was going …

The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropes
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropes

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Repeating a championship in the NBA is as challenging as ever with the talent level across the league these days, with the Golden State Warriors the only one to do so over the last decade. “They’ve got the momentum, and we’ve got to figure out a way to shift it back our way.” Strangely enough, the Nuggets have …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Knicks bounce back to crush Pacers, Jokic and Nuggets on a roll
10 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Knicks bounce back to crush Pacers, Jokic and Nuggets on a roll

The Hindu  

Jalen Brunson was back to his best on Tuesday as the New York Knicks dominated the Indiana Pacers 121-91 to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal Game 5. After losing Game 4 by 32 points, it was an emphatic response from the Knicks, with Brunson piling up 44 points with seven assists and four rebounds. Jokic guides …

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic received the Michael Jordan award from Commissioner Adam Silver before tipoff, then delivered a memorable playoff performance to celebrate his third MVP trophy Tuesday night. Jokic scored 40 points and dished out 13 assists and the Denver Nuggets shut down Anthony Edwards in a 112-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves that put the reigning NBA champs …

Inside the Nuggets team dinner — minus one uninvited player — that might save their season
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the Nuggets team dinner — minus one uninvited player — that might save their season

New York Times  

DENVER — Poor Aaron Gordon. “DJ, y’all going to team dinner?” Gordon asked Nuggets veteran DeAndre Jordan from across the locker room after their 112-97 win in Game 5 at Ball Arena on Tuesday night that gave them three straight wins and the 3-2 series edge. He was the only player who didn’t make it to the dinner in Minneapolis …

How Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves defense got shredded by Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić
10 months, 2 weeks ago

How Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves defense got shredded by Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić

New York Times  

DENVER — Rudy Gobert looked helpless out there. A 16-point third quarter 🃏 35 PTS / 5 REB / 12 AST pic.twitter.com/xIaGX1aeAC — Denver Nuggets May 15, 2024 Jokić put up 40 points on 22 shots, racked up 13 assists and did not turn the ball over once in Denver’s 112-97 victory over the Timberwolves that gave the Nuggets a …

Nikola Jokić reminds us why he keeps winning MVPs as the Nuggets remind us they’re still champs
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Nikola Jokić reminds us why he keeps winning MVPs as the Nuggets remind us they’re still champs

New York Times  

DENVER — There is a classic scene in the classic movie “The Great White Hype” that serves as the perfect metaphor for what the Denver Nuggets are doing to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the first two games of this series, Minnesota threw the overhand right and knocked the Denver Nuggets woozy. After Tuesday night’s 112-97 win in Game 5 over …

Nuggets bounce back with 117-90 blowout of Timberwolves behind 24 points from energized Murray
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets bounce back with 117-90 blowout of Timberwolves behind 24 points from energized Murray

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Denver Nuggets were simply too determined, too experienced, too proud and too talented to let their flop in the first two games define this series against the surging Minnesota Timberwolves. “It just makes you have to lock in and be there for your teammates.” Nikola Jokic, the three-time league MVP, had 24 points, 14 rebounds and nine …

Nuggets fight back vs. Wolves after Michael Malone pushed all the right buttons during off days
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets fight back vs. Wolves after Michael Malone pushed all the right buttons during off days

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone didn’t want much. But if Friday night’s 117-90 win tells the story of anything, it’s the story of a resilient Denver team that can hit the extra gear when provoked. “There was a lot of frustration this week for us.” Friday night’s win represented the best Nuggets we’ve seen this postseason. The …

Jamal Murray tosses heat pack, Michael Malone screams at officials as Nuggets frustrated in Game 2
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jamal Murray tosses heat pack, Michael Malone screams at officials as Nuggets frustrated in Game 2

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray lost his cool on the bench and tossed a heat pack onto the court. “A loss like this is tough,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. Have the courage to look yourself in the mirror and say, ‘I did not do my job tonight,’ and be better next game.” Sitting on the bench in the second quarter, …

Nuggets need to bring more intensity, and it starts with Nikola Jokić
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets need to bring more intensity, and it starts with Nikola Jokić

New York Times  

DENVER — A few minutes after seeing their season reach a brink nobody could have anticipated, the Denver Nuggets sat in their respective locker room stalls and allowed an overwhelming silence to speak for them. It wasn’t that the Nuggets shot 34.9 percent from the field or had as many turnovers as assists, despite the absence of likely Defensive Player …

Nuggets coach Michael Malone: defense of NBA title won’t get any easier against Wolves in Round 2
11 months ago

Nuggets coach Michael Malone: defense of NBA title won’t get any easier against Wolves in Round 2

Associated Press  

DENVER — Sending LeBron James to his earliest playoff exit was harder than it looked, and Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone doesn’t foresee the next step in their title defense getting any easier. “They’re not an easy out,” Malone said after Jamal Murray’s second game-winner of the series gave Denver a 108-106 win over the Lakers in Game 5 Monday …

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