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Bryn Forbes’ shoot-for-the-stars approach pays off despite Nuggets loss to Jazz
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Perfection is an impossible standard, but the pursuit of the unattainable has been a big part of Bryn Forbes’ success. “I work hard enough on my game that I expect every shot to go in,” Forbes said after Denver’s 108-104 loss to the Jazz on Wednesday in Utah. The process, Forbes said, mirrors his college…
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Denver Nuggets beat Brooklyn Nets behind Austin Rivers’ second-half surge
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Austin Rivers stepped up to the second-half challenge in the Nuggets’ 124-118 win over the Nets on Wednesday in Brooklyn. After what Michael Malone described as an “inexcusable,” close to the first half, which saw the Nets leading by 11, Denver’s coach said he challenged his team to turn things around in the second half.…
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Nuggets notebook: Bol Bol traded a 2nd time, extra backcourt depth expected
Bol Bol had a busy Tuesday on two fronts. After undergoing surgery on his right foot, the Nuggets traded Bol and versatile forward PJ Dozier as part of a three-team deal that will bring San Antonio sharpshooter Bryn Forbes to Denver, a league source confirmed to The Gazette. Forbes is a 41.3% 3-point shooter over…
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Denver Nuggets lose to Los Angeles Clippers despite big lead, strong showing from starting front court
The only two Denver Nuggets hitting more than half their shots Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers couldn’t get a shot to go with the game on the line. The Nuggets got a look at a game-winner and a game-extender in the final seconds of an 87-85 loss, a game they led by 25 in…
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Austin Rivers heats up with bigger role in Denver Nuggets’ win over Oklahoma City
The six 3-pointers served as the foundation of Austin Rivers’ best night of the season, but one last layup served as a nice finishing touch on the Denver Nuggets’ 99-95 win Sunday in Oklahoma City. With the Nuggets and Thunder tied at 93 thanks to the veteran guard’s final 3-pointer with 2:59 left to decide…
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Popeye Jones clears the air after comments on Bones Hyland
Popeye Jones took a moment to clear the air before his third game as acting head coach of the Denver Nuggets. After his second game, a loss to the Dallas Mavericks, Jones said he thought rookie Bones Hyland knew more of the playbook than was the case. Hyland disputed that, saying he was comfortable with…
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Facundo Campazzo fuels Denver Nuggets’ decisive second-quarter run in win over Houston Rockets
Facundo Campazzo’s second-quarter show erased an early deficit and sparked the Denver Nuggets’ 124-111 win Saturday in Houston. The Rockets led by 11 in the first quarter and took a one-point lead to the second quarter. Reserve forward Vlatko Cancar gave the shorthanded Nuggets their first lead with a 3-pointer – off a Campazzo assist…
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Same ball movement, better shooting starting to benefit Denver Nuggets’ offense | Davon Reed reportedly set to rejoin team
Playing the right way offensively is starting to pay off for the Denver Nuggets. Friday’s win over the Hawks produced a season-high 133 points and marked the sixth-straight game the Nuggets surpassed 100 points, the longest stretch of such games this season. Denver went 4-2 in those games, averaged 118.5 points per game and posted…
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Bones Hyland, Austin Rivers star in their roles, help Denver Nuggets start road trip with win over Atlanta Hawks
The absence of Bones Hyland and Austin Rivers varied in length and severity, but their return to the rotation provided a boost in the Nuggets’ 133-115 win over the Hawks on Friday in Atlanta. After being sent home Wednesday for a violation of team rules, Hyland led six Nuggets in double figures with a new…