Nuggets coach Michael Malone: defense of NBA title won’t get any easier against Wolves in Round 2
7 months, 3 weeks 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 night. “I believe in my guys,” Jokic said, “and I think the toughness right now in the playoffs, it’s not even a question, to be honest.” Now the second-seeded Nuggets face a third-seeded Timberwolves team that gave them a tough test in the playoffs last year despite a roster riddled with injuries. The Nuggets finally found their long-range shooting touch just in time Monday night, sinking 16 3-pointers, six more than Los Angeles, and they held the Lakers to 52 points in the paint after allowing an average of 71 in two games in L.A. “There’s so much room for improvement,” Malone said.

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

Timberwolves Pull Off Thrilling Thriller, Overcome Nuggets in 119-116
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Timberwolves Pull Off Thrilling Thriller, Overcome Nuggets in 119-116

Associated Press  

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 119-116 in a thrilling thriller. Edwards scored 29 points, including a go-ahead basket with 25.7 seconds left, and Gobert contributed 17 points and 14 rebounds. The Timberwolves recovered from a 25-3 deficit in the fourth quarter and held on for the victory.

Nuggets Add Russell Westbrook to Chase Championship Window
2 months, 1 week 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. …

Nuggets know another NBA title is ‘incredibly difficult’ but they’re embracing the challenge
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

T-wolves realize returning to Western Conference finals -- and advancing further -- comes with cost
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T-wolves realize returning to Western Conference finals -- and advancing further -- comes with cost

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have their entire core signed for next season and beyond, boasting two All-Stars and multiple award winners from this breakthrough journey to the Western Conference finals. “Oftentimes, the final four table comes with a price tag that’s different than on teams that aren’t playing this late in the season,” president of basketball operations Tim Connelly …

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

Wolves reach conference finals brimming with talent and tenacity in quest for first NBA championship
7 months ago

Wolves reach conference finals brimming with talent and tenacity in quest for first NBA championship

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Minnesota Timberwolves reached the Western Conference finals brimming with talent, trust and tenacity after staging the biggest Game 7 comeback since the NBA began tracking play-by-play data 28 years ago. After hiring head coach Chris Finch off Michael Malone’s staff in Denver, the Timberwolves hired away the Nuggets’ roster architect Tim Connelly, who built the Wolves explicitly …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Timberwolves advance to the Western Conference Finals with 98-90 win over Denver in Game 7
7 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Timberwolves advance to the Western Conference Finals with 98-90 win over Denver in Game 7

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night. The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit — the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history — behind Edwards, who had just four …

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

Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets
7 months ago

Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets

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 Anthony Edwards overcame a slow …

Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets
7 months ago

Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets

Associated Press  

DENVER — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night. I feel like I did that on Jamal in the fourth quarter — in the third quarter and fourth quarter — and that’s what …

Anthony Edwards on Game 7 vs. Nuggets: ‘We feel like we’re just the better team’
7 months ago

Anthony Edwards on Game 7 vs. Nuggets: ‘We feel like we’re just the better team’

New York Times  

DENVER — The refreshing thing about Anthony Edwards — one of many, really — is that he says what’s on his mind. So when Edwards was asked about his team’s state of mind heading into Sunday’s Game 7 at Ball Arena, and whether the Timberwolves’ ability to take those first two games in that same building to start the series …

NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts
7 months ago

NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts

Associated Press  

DENVER — Denver coach Michael Malone calls them “the two greatest words in sports.” Game 7. And in a big way, like the Wolves’ 115-70 beatdown in Game 6 “But as far as the three blowouts in six games, that’s a tough one to explain,” Malone said. I think it’s going to be a tremendous Game 7.” No Western Conference …

The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropes
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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 apply even more pressure to Edwards, beat Timberwolves to take 3-2 lead in series
7 months, 1 week ago

Nuggets apply even more pressure to Edwards, beat Timberwolves to take 3-2 lead in series

Associated Press  

DENVER — Anthony Edwards was seeing double everywhere he turned. “So it’s fun.” The Nuggets dared anyone not named Edwards to beat them as they took a 3-2 lead in the second-round series with a chance to close out the Timberwolves on Thursday night in Minneapolis. We’ve got to figure out a way to shift it back our way.” Karl-Anthony …

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards
7 months, 1 week 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 …

How Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves defense got shredded by Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Defending champ Nuggets tie Timberwolves with 2nd straight road win, 115-107 in Game 4
7 months, 1 week ago

Defending champ Nuggets tie Timberwolves with 2nd straight road win, 115-107 in Game 4

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Denver Nuggets were far from done after dropping the first two games of the Western Conference semifinals at home in humbling fashion. “It’s just like a laser-sharp focus,” Gordon said, “and a surgical execution.” Jamal Murray had 12 of his 19 points in the third quarter for the derfending champion Nuggets in a momentum carryover from his …

Nuggets bounce back with 117-90 blowout of Timberwolves behind 24 points from energized Murray
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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 …

How the Nuggets relieved Timberwolves pressure — literally — in Game 3 win
7 months, 1 week ago

How the Nuggets relieved Timberwolves pressure — literally — in Game 3 win

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS – Pressure creates diamonds, as the saying goes, and maybe it took the intense pressure and heat from the Minnesota Timberwolves to shape the glittering beauty that was the Nuggets’ Game 3 performance. “We were running better, rebounding better, being aggressive, getting guys open, making shots, creating open looks,” said the Nuggets’ recently crowned MVP Nikola Jokić, who finished …

Coach Malone reminds the Nuggets they’re the defending champs and asks them to play like it
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Coach Malone reminds the Nuggets they’re the defending champs and asks them to play like it

Associated Press  

DENVER — After a difficult-to-watch film session of their Monday night meltdown against Minnesota and an energetic practice Wednesday, Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone gave his team a stinging reminder and made a request. I mean, two days ago, not much for me to say about it right now.” When asked about issuing an apology or taking responsibility, Murray cut …

Edwards, Towns lead Wolves’ 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Edwards, Towns lead Wolves’ 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, overpowered the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in a stunningly efficient 106-80 thrashing of the reigning but reeling NBA champions. “We’ve had some really good defensive efforts this year,” Wolves coach Chris Finch said after his team took a surprising 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. “That …

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

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert misses Game 2 in Denver after flying home for birth of his son
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert misses Game 2 in Denver after flying home for birth of his son

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Minneosta Timberwolves were without center Rudy Gobert for Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets on Monday night. “And we didn’t feel like he was going to be able to get here and be prepared to play.” Gobert played a crucial role in the Wolves’ 106-99 win in Game …

Meltdown against Minnesota: Why Denver is in serious trouble against these Timberwolves
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Meltdown against Minnesota: Why Denver is in serious trouble against these Timberwolves

New York Times  

DENVER — Michael Malone knew something like this was possible, that Minnesota was hungry enough to punk his Denver Nuggets if they didn’t show the proper level of fight. “At some point, man, you’ve got to stop doing the same things,” Malone had said after spending the morning poring over game film with his team. But take a look at …

Nuggets, Wolves meet in a Round 2 matchup pitting team builder Tim Connelly’s twin masterpieces
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Nuggets, Wolves meet in a Round 2 matchup pitting team builder Tim Connelly’s twin masterpieces

Associated Press  

DENVER — When Michael Porter Jr. watches the Minnesota Timberwolves, he sees a reflection of the Denver Nuggets from a year ago. So, we’re really excited to play them.” Porter didn’t hesitate to connect the dots to Tim Connelly, the master team-builder who assembled Denver’s championship roster before bolting to Minneapolis two years ago and quickly assembling a roster designed …

Game 4 takeaways: Lakers finally met Nuggets’ force with force
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Game 4 takeaways: Lakers finally met Nuggets’ force with force

LA Times  

Here are five takeaways from the Lakers’ 119-108 win against Denver in Game 4: Maybe soon but not today The Lakers staved off elimination by playing their most complete game of the playoffs in a wire-to-wire win against the Nuggets. And if it doesn’t work out, move on to the next play and go try to go back at them.” …

Lakers were built to come back from 3-0 deficit vs. Nuggets
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers were built to come back from 3-0 deficit vs. Nuggets

LA Times  

LeBron James drives past Denver’s Aaron Gordon, left, and Nikola Jokic for two of his 30 points in the Lakers’ Game 4 win Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. While fielding questions after his team’s victory over the Denver Nuggets, Lakers coach Darvin Ham asked a question of his own. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell gestures while talking with LeBron James during Game …

Lakers defeat Nuggets to avoid elimination: ‘We’ve given ourselves another life’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers defeat Nuggets to avoid elimination: ‘We’ve given ourselves another life’

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, center, drives to the basket against Nuggets forwards Aaron Gordon, left, and Michael Porter Jr. during the first half of Game 4 on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. For the first time in this Western Conference playoff series — really for the first time since the end of the 2022 season — the Lakers didn’t fall apart …

Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — With one championship ring and a tenacious veteran core, the Denver Nuggets are a daunting matchup for any opponent in the NBA. They’re clearly a particular nightmare for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who are one game away from an early summer after Denver stretched its winning streak in this lopsided rivalry to a whopping …

For Lakers and Darvin Ham, another blown lead to Nuggets leaves more questions than answers about future
7 months, 3 weeks ago

For Lakers and Darvin Ham, another blown lead to Nuggets leaves more questions than answers about future

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — As LeBron James took off from the dotted circle and dunked, the crowd roared at decibels that hadn’t been heard at Crypto.com Arena this season. “Got to figure out a way to get one on Saturday to stay alive.” It’s unclear if that’s possible for these Lakers, though. They had guys step up and make plays.” Before …

Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener
8 months ago

Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener

Associated Press  

DENVER — Unlike their crowd that drowned out the Los Angeles Lakers’ pregame introductions, the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets were a little late to the playoff party Saturday night. After watching LeBron James score 19 first-half points, capped by a pull-up 3 from 32 feet in the final second that put the Lakers up 60-57, the Nuggets limited the …

Nugget of truth: Lakers just aren’t good enough to beat Denver
8 months ago

Nugget of truth: Lakers just aren’t good enough to beat Denver

LA Times  

The reality hit like a D’Angelo Russell brick. “I truly believe it’s still going to be a hard-fought series,” claimed Lakers coach Darvin Ham. Tough, when you allow your opponent to claim an amazing 15 offensive rebounds that they convert into 18 second-chance points, the Nuggets’ comeback fueled by an aggressiveness that the Lakers simply could not match. “It’s tough …

Lakers takeaways: Why Anthony Davis and LeBron James weren’t good enough in Game 1
8 months ago

Lakers takeaways: Why Anthony Davis and LeBron James weren’t good enough in Game 1

LA Times  

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. goes up to shoot in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis during Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Saturday in Denver. One of the simplest ways the Lakers could turn around their fate from their multiseason struggles with the Nuggets would be for LeBron James and Anthony Davis, together, to outplay Nikola Jokic …

Lakers fade in second half during Game 1 loss to Nuggets
8 months ago

Lakers fade in second half during Game 1 loss to Nuggets

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James is pressured by Nuggets forward Justin Holiday during the first half in Game 1 on Saturday. And then you can’t give them extra possession.” Lakers forward Anthony Davis blocks a shot by Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half in Game 1 on Saturday. “A championship team is not gonna beat themselves too often.” Turnovers …

T-wolves take NBA’s best defense into series vs. Suns, but can it stop Durant-Booker-Beal trio?
8 months ago

T-wolves take NBA’s best defense into series vs. Suns, but can it stop Durant-Booker-Beal trio?

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Defense has been far more of an afterthought than an asset over the checkered history of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have the second-fewest wins in the NBA since their entry 35 years ago and have advanced out of the first round of the playoffs only once. “There’s a difference between being the reason you win and being the …

How LeBron James and the Lakers are planning to end Denver’s dominance against them
8 months ago

How LeBron James and the Lakers are planning to end Denver’s dominance against them

LA Times  

The outline hasn’t really differed much in their past seven meetings, the four from last year’s Western Conference Finals and the three chances for revenge that the Lakers couldn’t grab. That’s why I mentioned consistent discipline with our execution, make sure we get the right shots that we know makes us that much more hard to guard,” coach Darvin Ham …

Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task in improved West
8 months ago

Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task in improved West

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone’s challenge not to let up after winning the franchise’s first NBA title. “I’m most proud of the fact that as reigning world champion we haven’t been satisfied the whole year,” Malone said. There’s going to be eight really talented teams and there’s a number of teams that I wouldn’t be surprised …

Jokic’s 35 points pace Nuggets in 115-112 win over short-handed Timberwolves after tight finish
9 months ago

Jokic’s 35 points pace Nuggets in 115-112 win over short-handed Timberwolves after tight finish

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 16 rebounds and Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Denver Nuggets fended off the undermanned and undersized Minnesota Timberwolves 115-112 on Tuesday night. “That’s something we really have to get better at.” The Nuggets moved within percentage points of idle Oklahoma City for …

Lakers can’t solve the Nuggets until they solve the Kings
9 months, 1 week ago

Lakers can’t solve the Nuggets until they solve the Kings

LA Times  

The similarities are too obvious to ignore. “They’re a high-level team, man,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said of the Kings on Tuesday. And allows you to get better in different areas.” There’s optimism ahead of the Lakers’ game in Sacramento with the Kings on Wednesday that the defensive answers they’re searching for could at least be translatable to Denver. We’ve …

No letdown: Murray, Jokic, Porter Jr. lead Nuggets to 142-121 rout of short-handed Utah Jazz
9 months, 1 week ago

No letdown: Murray, Jokic, Porter Jr. lead Nuggets to 142-121 rout of short-handed Utah Jazz

Associated Press  

DENVER — Michael Malone needn’t have worried about his superstar center and a potential letdown when the Denver Nuggets faced the short-handed Utah Jazz. And they’re a championship level team and when a team shoots the ball from the perimeter like that it’s a hard game to win.” With Murray leading the second unit in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets …

Analysis: Lakers frustrated they can’t beat Nuggets, and the problem is getting worse
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Lakers frustrated they can’t beat Nuggets, and the problem is getting worse

LA Times  

Last spring, there was almost a universal Lakers’ voice bemoaning a lack of continuity, their deadline-assembled roster no match for the bulldozing Denver Nuggets, who made every big shot and got every big stop during a Western Conference finals sweep. But they get to it every time and you know it’s coming.” In three games this season against the Lakers, …

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown get revenge in OT sequel vs. Timberwolves
11 months, 1 week ago

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown get revenge in OT sequel vs. Timberwolves

New York Times  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum has a long memory. “That’s my little bro,” Brown said, praising his fellow Atlanta native for trying to be one of the best in the game. “I would like to think it’s not necessarily personal, but I do think you see guys get the best out of each other,” Mazzulla said. “We shouldn’t have to wait …

Nuggets start strong thanks to focus on future, not past: ‘No championship hangover’
1 year, 1 month ago

Nuggets start strong thanks to focus on future, not past: ‘No championship hangover’

New York Times  

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets were never demonstrative with the desire to repeat, but they were never subtle about it either. “I think we’re playing a very effective brand of basketball,” Denver head coach Michael Malone said. “We played with more energy, and that’s what I was most happy about.” Because of the talent in the Western Conference, the regular …

NBA: Nuggets celebrates first championship with banner, rings and 119-107 win over Lakers
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA: Nuggets celebrates first championship with banner, rings and 119-107 win over Lakers

The Hindu  

The bling and the banner were nice. What the Denver Nuggets really relished, though, was opening defense of the franchise’s first NBA title with a 119-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. “We can’t think about last year too much,” Jamal Murray said after the Nuggets followed the raising of their championship banner by dropping the hammer …

Denver Nuggets as repeat NBA champions? That has a nice ring to it
1 year, 1 month ago

Denver Nuggets as repeat NBA champions? That has a nice ring to it

New York Times  

DENVER — Michael Malone thought of his father, legendary coach Brendan Malone, who recently passed away. And the crowd, well, toward the end of Denver’s first win of the season, it chanted, “Who’s your daddy?” at the Lakers, an ode to a little trash talk from the championship parade in June. Got our rings ✅ Got the win ✅ pic.twitter.com/mgsSnKLnyv …

Lakers’ late rally falls short in season-opening loss to the Nuggets
1 year, 1 month ago

Lakers’ late rally falls short in season-opening loss to the Nuggets

LA Times  

Lakers forwards Anthony Davis, left, and LeBron James try to trap Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during their season-opening game Tuesday night in Denver. When Nuggets coach Mike Malone went on a podcast over the summer and said, “Speaking of the Lakers, I just want you guys to know, this is breaking news, I’m thinking about retiring, so don’t tell anybody,” …

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