Tag: Cam Johnson
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David Adelman, Denver Nuggets dig deep after injuries to beat Warriors
David Adelman earned his money Sunday. “There was a timeout where I just looked back at my day,” the Nuggets’ first-year coach said after a 116-93 win over the Warriors at Ball Arena. “I woke up this morning thinking Aaron Gordon is going to start.” After a brief stint at full strength, the Nuggets were…
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Cam Johnson’s cerebral approach comes up clutch for Nuggets
If Cam Johnson wants to become a professor after his playing career, the Nuggets’ starting small forward is qualified to teach a 300-level course on the psychology of shooting. Johnson has the academic credentials. He was the salutatorian of his high school class and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Pittsburgh in three…
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Jamal Murray breaks Nuggets 3-point record to seal 135-129 win over Jazz
A record-breaking shot called for Jamal Murray to break out his signature celebration. After hitting his fourth 3-pointer of the game – and 221st of the season to break Michael Porter Jr.’s franchise record for made 3s in a season – the “Blue Arrow” went to his signature celebration, pulling an imaginary quiver from his…
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Cam Johnson, Nuggets’ starting five clicking at right time | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider A few weeks ago, Cam Johnson was wondering when his uncharacteristic shooting slump would end. These days things are different. “Even day-to-day is a difference,” Denver’s starting small forward said after Sunday’s win over the Trail…
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Peyton Watson overcomes fatigue, 6-week injury absence in return to Nuggets lineup
There were multiple reasons for fatigue in Peyton Watson’s first game back. “It was hard for me to sleep last night,” the Nuggets’ wing said after Denver’s 128-112 win over Portland on Sunday at Ball Arena. “I was just anticipating this day for a long time, obviously.” Anticipation built up for roughly six weeks. Watson…
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Is the Nuggets’ championship window already closed? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: After another perplexing loss, this one at Memphis, is the Nuggets’ championship window already closed? Mark Kiszla, sports columnist: Yes That’s a wall, buddy. Freak out! Before the final buzzer sounded on the Nuggets’ bad loss in Memphis, the outrage was being scrawled all over social media. Fire coach David Adelman! Trade everybody!…
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Bruce Brown debuts new look to mixed results on and off court
Bruce Brown was kind enough to give his teammate a pass. “That (crap) is terrible,” Christian Braun said of Brown’s new look after the Nuggets beat the 76ers on Tuesday. Braun was referencing the new handlebar mustache Brown debuted about a week ago. So far, it hasn’t come up in the on-court dialogue. “Not at…
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Denver Nuggets dominate starless 76ers squad
The Nuggets needed no luck on St. Patrick’s Day. Denver never trailed while dismantling a short-handed 76ers team, 124-96, on Tuesday at Ball Arena. The Nuggets led by as many as 33. “I liked the pace of play offensively after the defensive rebound. I thought that was key,” Nuggets coach David Adelman said. “I thought…
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Cam Johnson’s complete game help Nuggets cruise against Rockets
A close-to-perfect night from Cam Johnson was just what he and the Nuggets needed. “I think sometimes he’s trying to make perfect plays instead of just making the play that’s right there in front of you, (which is) usually the right decision,” Nuggets coach David Adelman said after a 129-93 win over the Rockets. Johnson’s…
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Nuggets’ starting five reunion spoiled by Jamal Murray injury, historic blowout loss to Knicks, 142-103
If health is wealth, the Nuggets weren’t rich for very long. A 142-103 loss to the Knicks on Friday at Ball Arena marked the first time Denver’s opening-night starting five — Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Cam Johnson, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic — opened the game together since the Nov. 12 win over the Clippers.…