Tag: Aaron Gordon
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Nuggets vs. Magic | 3 takeaways from another close loss in Orlando
The longest road trip of the season just got a little longer. The Nuggets will have a 17-point blown lead to think about as they head to Miami for the second contest of a seven-game trip. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 127-126 loss to the Magic on Saturday at Kia Center. MAGIC 127, NUGGETS…
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How Peyton Watson plans to bounce back on Christmas after missing first potential NBA game-winner
DALLAS — It looked like the Grinch looted Peyton Watson’s locker two days before Christmas. Watson watched his first opportunity at a game-winning buzzer beater in the NBA circumnavigate the cup before it spun off the rim and sealed the Nuggets’ 131-130 loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday at American Airlines Center. The fourth-year wing…
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Tim Hardaway Jr.’s early impact on Denver Nuggets’ locker room | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider Tim Hardaway Jr. is bringing a lot more to the Nuggets than a lethally quick trigger. “Tim has been so good for us in the locker room, too,” Nuggets coach David Adelman said after Tuesday’s practice…
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Peyton Watson grateful for full plate | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider There’s a little more on Peyton Watson’s plate this Thanksgiving. The 23-year-old has joined Denver’s starting lineup after Christian Braun sprained his ankle against the Clippers on Nov. 12. With Aaron Gordon also out of the…
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Nuggets vs. Grizzlies | 3 takeaways from Denver’s win in Memphis
Big scoring nights from Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson, and another Nikola Jokic triple-double in Memphis prevented the Nuggets from losing consecutive games for the first time this season. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 125-115 win over the Grizzlies on Monday at FedExForum: 1. Aaron Gordon’s injury is really bad for the Nuggets, but…
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What Nuggets do after Aaron Gordon’s injury will reveal a lot | Vinny’s take
Aaron Gordon’s injury is going to reveal the reason why the Nuggets started the season with an open roster spot. If it’s about roster flexibility, Denver needs to sign Spencer Jones or another forward to add depth in Gordon’s absence. The team announced Gordon would be reevaluated in four to six weeks after he strained…
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Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon out extended time with hamstring strain
All David Adelman is going to want for Christmas is a healthy starting five. Starting power forward Aaron Gordon strained his right hamstring in Friday’s win over the Rockets, the team announced Sunday morning. He will be reevaluated in four to six weeks. Two-way player Spencer Jones started in Gordon’s place Saturday night, while Zeke…
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Nuggets vs. Pelicans | 3 takeaways from Denver’s bounce-back win
It was mostly smooth sailing between a sloppy start and unfocused finish for the Nuggets on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 125-118 win over the Pelicans in New Orleans: 1. James Borrego lost a bet against Peyton Watson. New Orleans’ interim coach decided to double team Nikola Jokic from…
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Nuggets’ Christian Braun to miss extended stretch
The Nuggets’ starting lineup is going to look a little different for the foreseeable future. Starting shooting guard Christian Braun will be reevaluated in six weeks after spraining his ankle in the first half of Wednesday’s win over the Clippers. That means Braun will be out through Denver’s Christmas game before a potential return. The…
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Nuggets vs. Kings | 3 takeaways from Denver’s decisive win in Sacramento
Big nights from Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Jonas Valanciunas brought the Nuggets’ win streak to five. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 122-108 win on Tuesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. NUGGETS 122, KINGS 108 What happened: Sacramento led by one point after the first quarter, but Denver took a 60-56…