Tag: Collin Gillespie
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Nuggets vs. Suns | 5 takeaways from Denver’s win in Phoenix
The outcome was up for grabs until the final seconds, but the Nuggets picked up a massive win over the Suns in Phoenix thanks to Nikola Jokic’s floater. Here are five takeaways from Denver’s 125-123 win at Mortgage Matchup Center: 1. That win should solidify Denver’s spot in the top six of the Western Conference.…
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Nuggets star Nikola Jokic shows no on-court mercy to four former teammates on Phoenix Suns
A full-court heave was Nikola Jokic’s only missed shot in the first half of the Denver Nuggets’ win over the Suns on Saturday in Phoenix. He nearly posted a triple-double against the Suns despite sitting for the entire fourth quarter.
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Nuggets ride efficient offense to win Jeff Green’s ringless return to Denver
The jokes are just that, at least for now. “He left us, so bye-bye,” Nuggets center Nikola Jokic said of former teammate and fellow champion Jeff Green following Sunday’s game. “He’s not getting the ring.” That remained the case Wednesday. The veteran forward played his first game back in Denver, but the planned ring ceremony…
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Rookie Jalen Pickett produces during Nuggets’ In-Season Tournament win over Clippers
A little extra bulk bolstered the Nuggets’ bench in Tuesday’s In-Season Tournament win over the Los Angeles Clippers. After Jamal Murray’s hamstring strain moved Reggie Jackson from back-up point guard to starter, coach Michael Malone elevated Collin Gillespie into the rotation for the first few games. That changed Wednesday, as Malone gave fellow rookie Jalen…
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Julian Strawther shines in biggest moment of young NBA career as Nuggets defeat Pelicans
Even after a historic triple-double, Nikola Jokic knew he wasn’t the story of the night. “I can just talk, because I know what you’re going to ask,” Jokic said to start his press conference after Denver’s 134-116 win over the Pelicans on Monday at Ball Arena. Jokic put up 35 points, 14 rebounds and 12…
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Collin Gillespie’s success no surprise to Nuggets teammates; same can’t be said of his parents
The Gillespie family woke up Sunday morning to quite the surprise. “Honestly, my parents are probably asleep,” Nuggets guard Collin Gillespie said in the post-game locker room after Denver’s 123-101 win over the Bulls Saturday at Ball Arena. “They probably have no idea this happened.” Gillespie came to that conclusion because he hadn’t heard from…
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Jamal Murray jokes, but thumb still sore as Denver Nuggets start playoff push
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Jamal Murray joked about his right thumb, but Michael Malone spoke more seriously about the sprained digit. Murray was a full participant in Wednesday’s intense practice, the first as the Nuggets prepared to start their first-round playoff series against the Timberwolves, Thunder or Pelicans on Sunday at Ball Arena. When asked to gauge the health…
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Denver Nuggets second unit still being sorted out with nine games left in regular season
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The three leading candidates for Most Valuable Player will be on the Ball Arena court in the next few days, but that’s of little concern to Michael Malone. The Nuggets welcome Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks to Denver for Saturday’s game before Joel Embiid, the current favorite to end Nikola Jokic’s MVP reign, and the…