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Nuggets are fifth straight NBA champ to falter in quest to repeat but maintain high hopes for future
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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Wolves reach conference finals brimming with talent and tenacity in quest for first NBA championship
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropes
7 months, 3 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 …

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NBA Playoffs 2024: Knicks bounce back to crush Pacers, Jokic and Nuggets on a roll
7 months, 3 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 …

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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards
7 months, 3 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 …

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

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

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Edwards scores 43 points, Reid erupts in 4th to help Timberwolves beat Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1
8 months ago

Edwards scores 43 points, Reid erupts in 4th to help Timberwolves beat Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1

Associated Press  

DENVER — Anthony Edwards’ decision-making was as spot-on as his shot-making. Edwards scored a playoff career-high — and franchise postseason-record — 43 points, Naz Reid had 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1 of the second-round series Saturday night. “The whole team, we …

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Nuggets coach Michael Malone: defense of NBA title won’t get any easier against Wolves in Round 2
8 months, 1 week 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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Denver looks to clinch series in game 5
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Denver looks to clinch series in game 5

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Nuggets -7.5; over/under is 218.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Nuggets lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Los Angeles Lakers in game five. Denver is seventh in the Western Conference with 33.7 defensive rebounds per …

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LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver
8 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers finally cracked the Denver Nuggets’ mastery of this rivalry and extended their playoff lives for at least another game. James scored 30 points, Anthony Davis added 25 points and 23 rebounds, and the Lakers avoided postseason elimination with a 119-108 victory over Denver in Game 4 of their first-round series Saturday night. D’Angelo …

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A tale of two centers: Jokic is trying to stay on top and Embiid is trying to stay on the court
8 months, 2 weeks ago

A tale of two centers: Jokic is trying to stay on top and Embiid is trying to stay on the court

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the NBA’s main men in the middle, the two centers combining for the last three MVP awards in the regular season with perhaps another coming soon. “So if he’s able to go, if he thinks he can go, then he for sure will be out there.” Donovan Mitchell had his own …

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Denver hosts Los Angeles with 1-0 series lead
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Denver hosts Los Angeles with 1-0 series lead

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Nuggets -7; over/under is 223.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Nuggets lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. Los Angeles is second in the league scoring 55.6 points …

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Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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Lakers takeaways: Why Anthony Davis and LeBron James weren’t good enough in Game 1
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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There are plenty of ‘ifs’ that matter in Lakers-Nuggets playoff series
8 months, 3 weeks ago

There are plenty of ‘ifs’ that matter in Lakers-Nuggets playoff series

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James and Nuggets guard Jamal Murray will be two of the key players in a first-round playoff series that opens Saturday in Denver. And Denver, is, of course, the NBA’s reigning champion, having swept the Lakers in the Western Conference finals last spring. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Lakers forward Anthony Davis battle for a loose ball …

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LeBron James calls Nikola Jokic ‘one of the best players to ever play this game’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James calls Nikola Jokic ‘one of the best players to ever play this game’

LA Times  

After the Lakers’ last practice before their playoff series begins Saturday night, LeBron James praised Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, calling him “one of the best players to ever play this game.” “He does everything. “When you’re able to inspire your teammates to play at a level that sometimes they don’t even feel like they can play at, that’s the …

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Nuggets finally taste NBA glory
1 year, 6 months ago

Nuggets finally taste NBA glory

China Daily  

NBA commissioner Adam Silver presents Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic with the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Award following the concluding game of the series at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Monday. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Denver ends decades of disappointment to clinch first championship in franchise's 47-year league history DENVER — Confetti flying in Denver. A shift to …

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NBA Finals 2023 DEN Vs MIA Nuggets Winning NBA Championship Over Miami Heat Is Better Than LA Lakers Lifting Larry O'Brien Trophy
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2023 DEN Vs MIA Nuggets Winning NBA Championship Over Miami Heat Is Better Than LA Lakers Lifting Larry O'Brien Trophy

ABP News  

Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic juggled to hold the NBA Finals 2023 Most Valuable Player trophy, presented by National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver, as her daughter in his arms was getting all his attention. LeBron And Lakers — Storied Franchise And Generational Player LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers defeated the 2022 NBA champions Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference …

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NBA Finals: 3 takeaways from Denver’s title clinching win
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: 3 takeaways from Denver’s title clinching win

The Hindu  

Denver’s wait is finally over. Nikola Jokic scored game highs - 28 points and 16 rebounds - and led his side to a 94-89 win in the fith game against Miami Heat. For his scintillating form in this year’s finals and the playoffs, Jokic was fittingly awarded the Bill Russell Finals Most Valuable Player award. None of the team’s players …

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NBA Finals: Denver Nuggets beats Miami Heat in Game 5, wins first title
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Denver Nuggets beats Miami Heat in Game 5, wins first title

The Hindu  

Led by 28 points from Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 94-89 on Monday to bring its first NBA title to Mile High City. With a raucous capacity crowd packed into Ball Arena ready to celebrate, the Nuggets ended a 47-year championship wait by taking the best-of-seven series 4-1. Once again the Nuggets were led by Jokic, …

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Superman vs. Joker: Who was more dominant in NBA title runs, Shaq or Jokic?
1 year, 6 months ago

Superman vs. Joker: Who was more dominant in NBA title runs, Shaq or Jokic?

LA Times  

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, shoots Monday during Game 5 of the NBA Finals. At right, then-Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal celebrates a dunk against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the Finals on June 6, 2001. I think I’d lean Shaq because brute force usually has won out over history, but Jokic, to me, was more fun to …

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Nuggets try to avoid letdown with 1 win to go for team's first title
1 year, 6 months ago

Nuggets try to avoid letdown with 1 win to go for team's first title

China Daily  

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. talks with head coach Michael Malone against the Miami Heat during the third quarter in game one of the 2023 NBA Finals at Ball Arena, Denver, CO, USA, June 1, 2023. "My biggest concern going into any close-out game is human nature and fighting against that," coach Michael Malone said Sunday after practice. Malone's …

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Nuggets now in full command of NBA Finals, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 lead
1 year, 7 months ago

Nuggets now in full command of NBA Finals, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 lead

The Independent  

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