Tag: Jayson Tatum
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Nuggets vs. Celtics: 3 takeaways from Denver’s unsuccessful comeback in Boston
It looked like the final meeting of the regular season between the last two NBA champions was going to get away from Denver at times, but Jamal Murray’s big second half gave the Nuggets a chance in Boston.
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Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics on separate sides of 40-20 rule ahead of Sunday’s showdown
Through 60 games, Denver’s offensive rating is better than it was during the 2023 championship season, while the Nuggets’ defensive rating is slightly worse. The Celtics defensive rating is slightly better than it was last season, while Boston’s offense has taken a small step back ahead of Sunday’s game against the Nuggets.
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Jamal Murray makes strong case to be Nuggets’ second All-Star in win over Boston Celtics
BOSTON — The Nuggets are pushing for Jamal Murray to be an All-Star by any screens necessary. “Jamal Murray was outstanding today,” coach Michael Malone said after Denver’s 102-100 win over the Celtics on Friday. “I hope everybody out in Nuggets nation, pick up your phone, pick up your computer, call your aunt, whoever you’ve…
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NBA awards: Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic early favorite for third MVP in four years
Last season, Nuggets star Nikola Jokic narrowly missed out on being the fourth player in NBA history to win three consecutive Most Valuable Player awards. The list remains a short one – Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird – after 76ers center Joel Embiid won last season’s award. This season, Jokic can join another short…
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Anthony Edwards in FIBA World Cup is must-see TV; Jamal Murray’s tough decision benefits Denver Nuggets: NBA Insider
Anthony Edwards in FIBA World Cup is must-see TV; Jamal Murray’s tough decision benefits Denver Nuggets: NBA Insider
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Christian Braun willing to do small things to join small club, continue championship history with Denver Nuggets
An ability to adapt from one winning environment to the next has afforded Christian Braun an opportunity to join an exclusive club of champions. Not only is Braun, selected 21st overall in the 2022 draft, the last rookie playing meaningful minutes in the playoffs, but he’s also got a chance to join a short list…
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Denver Nuggets unable to overcome 21 turnovers in loss to Boston Celtics
Getting on the same page was a struggle for the Denver Nuggets throughout Friday’s 108-102 loss to the Celtics in Boston. The Nuggets turned it over 21 times, leading to 22 of Boston’s points. Nikola Jokic was responsible for nine of those turnovers, while Will Barton III, Aaron Gordon, Facundo Campazzo and Zeke Nnaji were…