Tag: Aaron Gordon
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5 things learned from Denver Nuggets’ head-scratching start to road trip
From Nikola Jokic’s injury to Aaron Gordon’s hot shooting and Michael Malone’s rotation, here’s what was learned from Denver’s 1-2 start to an important Western Conference road trip
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Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers | 3 takeaways from Denver’s disappointing loss in Portland
Jamal Murray returned to the Nuggets’ starting lineup but a quiet night by his standards and some sloppy play from the rest of the team led to a second straight loss for Denver.
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Nuggets vs. Lakers | 3 takeaways from Denver’s loss in Los Angeles
A slow start sunk the Denver Nuggets to 1-1 on the four-game road trip, as Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray missed another game due to injury. Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets with 26 points, while Lakers star Luka Doncic scored 21 of his points in the first quarter.
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Nuggets vs. Warriors | 3 takeaways from Denver’s win to start key road trip
The Nuggets were without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Christian Braun but used big games from Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr., Russell Westbrook and others to start an important, four-game road trip with a win.
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The short formula Denver Nuggets’ shorthanded second unit can ride to success | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider The last couple of weeks have highlighted how little margin for error the Nuggets have this season. Aaron Gordon’s calf and ankle injuries preventing him from consistently completing Denver’s ideal starting five and Julian Strawther’s absence…
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Aaron Gordon’s at-home gym a part of career-best shooting season for Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets starting power forward Aaron Gordon has an unusual sleep aid, but it’s paying off for the Denver Nuggets this season
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Nikola Jokic makes NBA history with first-ever 30-20-20 game in Nuggets’ win over Suns
There’s more evidence Nikola Jokic is a singular talent in NBA history. The three-time Most Valuable Player posted the NBA’s first performance of 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists in Denver’s 149-141 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday at Ball Arena. “I didn’t do anything like special, special,” Jokic said. “It seemed…
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Nikola Jokic’s status uncertain for Nuggets’ game against Sacramento Kings
Nikola Jokic downplayed his limp after Sunday’s loss in Boston, but he popped up on the Nuggets’ injury report Tuesday. The three-time Most Valuable Player is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Kings at Ball Arena due to left ankle inflammation, the team said. Though Jokic appeared to be hindered early in Sunday’s…
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Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics on separate sides of 40-20 rule ahead of Sunday’s showdown
Through 60 games, Denver’s offensive rating is better than it was during the 2023 championship season, while the Nuggets’ defensive rating is slightly worse. The Celtics defensive rating is slightly better than it was last season, while Boston’s offense has taken a small step back ahead of Sunday’s game against the Nuggets.
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Denver Nuggets stress importance of challenging Eastern Conference road trip | NBA Insider
After Denver’s nine-game win streak was snapped by the Lakers on Saturday, the Nuggets hit the road for a four-game trip against teams in the top six of the Eastern Conference standings.