Tag: Jamychal Green
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Denver Nuggets expect Phoenix Suns to provide different challenge from Portland Trail Blazers
Preparing for the second-seeded Phoenix Suns after eliminating the Portland Trail Blazers comes with some carryover, but there’s one big difference for the Denver Nuggets. While both the Suns and Trail Blazers have some of the NBA’s best offenses led by star guards, Phoenix also presents a challenge with its defense. “Both are very, very…
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Nikola Jokic’s supporting cast, Nuggets’ bench will be key as Denver heads to Portland for Games 3 and 4
Nikola Jokic is going to get his. And Damian Lillard is going to get his, as well. The two stars are playing like it for their respective teams, but if Games 1 and 2 are any indication of how this first-round series is going to go, it’s the supporting cast — specifically the bench — of Jokic’s…
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Hungry Portland Trail Blazers beat Denver Nuggets to end regular season, set up playoff rematch
Portland had plenty to play for — the Nuggets not so much — and it showed Sunday in Portland. That won’t be the case next time the two teams meet, in a first-round playoff series that will likely start next weekend. The Trail Blazers scored the game’s first 11 points, hit nine 3-pointers in the first quarter,…
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Nuggets reportedly on verge of making trade to bring JaVale McGee back to Denver
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Isaiah Hartenstein was the only Denver Nuggets player dressed for Wednesday’s game against Toronto not to play and it didn’t take long Thursday for it to become clear why. The Nuggets are reportedly sending Hartenstein…
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Washington Wizards beat Denver Nuggets behind Davis Bertans 3s, Brad Beal free throws
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The Nuggets’ need to play each second — or tenth of a second — of the 48 minutes was more apparent Wednesday in Washington than any point to date this season. After leading by 20 in the first quarter, the Nuggets fell apart in the second quarter and got back in the game behind Jamal Murray’s late…
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Denver’s defense, rebounding vs. Miami Heat extends Nuggets’ best stretch of the season
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The question of whether or not the Nuggets are playing their best basketball of the season produced a quick answer from coach Michael Malone after Denver’s 109-82 win Wednesday at Miami. “Oh, no doubt,” Malone said. “Obviously, it’s still very young in the season. December, we were not very good. We were 1-4 to start…
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Denver Nuggets hit the road in hopes of returning with better sense of self
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The Denver Nuggets hope to return from a cross-country road trip with a better sense of identity and direction. The trip starts Friday with two games against Phoenix in as many days. Sunday is an off day before Monday’s game at Dallas. The trip closes at Miami on Wednesday and at San Antonio before the…
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P.J. Dozier’s development increasing Denver Nuggets’ depth
Part of the reason Bol Bol has started the last two games is Nuggets coach Michael Malone wanting to keep his emerging bench unit intact. P.J. Dozier is part of the reason the reserves are playing at a high level. According to Action Network’s Matt Moore, Denver’s defensive rating, the estimated points allowed per 100…
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Denver Nuggets’ defense, bench deliver win over New York Knicks
Bench contributions and defense, two things Nuggets coach Michael Malone has criticized through the first nine games of the season, came together the 10th time. Sunday’s 114-89 win over the host New York Knicks marked the first time the Nuggets held their opponent to fewer than 100 points and improved Denver’s record to 5-5. The…
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Will Barton’s best game this season helps Denver Nuggets bounce back against Minnesota Timberwolves
Will Barton’s bounce is back, and it’s helping the Nuggets bounce back from a slow start to the season. After Tuesday’s 123-116 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver’s Ball Arena, the Nuggets are 3-4 after winning just one of their first five games. Barton had his best game of the three he’s started this…