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DeAndre Jordan shares unique NBA MVP perspective before Denver Nuggets defeat Joel Embiid-less 76ers

Mar 27, 2023

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The NBA MVP debate is not a complicated one for most people, but DeAndre Jordan isn’t most people. The veteran center was Joel Embiid’s backup in Philadelphia to close last season. This year he’s teammates with the back-to-back MVP, Nikola Jokic. While most in the basketball world have seemingly made up their mind, Jordan’s unique…

Denver Nuggets second unit still being sorted out with nine games left in regular season

Mar 24, 2023

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Vinny Benedetto

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…

3 takeaways from Denver Nuggets’ loss to New York Knicks

Mar 18, 2023

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Vinny Benedetto

The Nuggets’ 116-110 loss to the Knicks on Saturday in New York City didn’t feel like the previous four defeats. For one, the Knicks are a playoff team playing at home. Additionally, Denver’s effort was up to a level that gave them a chance to win away from home. After the first quarter, the Nuggets…

Nikola Jokic, Monte Morris convert in clutch as Denver Nuggets beat Sacramento Kings

Mar 9, 2022

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Vinny Benedetto

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The Nuggets’ temporary end-of-game tandem took turns putting away the Kings in a 106-100 win Wednesday in Sacramento. At some point, Denver hopes Jamal Murray will be the one closing tight games alongside Nikola Jokic, but Wednesday, roughly 11 months after Murray suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Morris effectively teamed with last season’s Most…

Nikola Jokic puts Denver Nuggets on his back down the stretch of overtime win over New Orleans

Mar 6, 2022

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Vinny Benedetto

DENVER — Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets ran out of time in regulation but delivered Denver an improbable 138-130 overtime win over the Pelicans on Sunday at Ball Arena. The Nuggets trailed by 11 with 3:15 remaining before Jokic took over, starting with a three-point play and finishing regulation with the tying free throws with 3.2…

Bryn Forbes benefits from solid screens, leads the bench unit as Denver Nuggets beat Orlando Magic

Feb 14, 2022

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Vinny Benedetto

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DENVER – Bryn Forbes and the Nuggets bench built a big enough lead early for Denver to hold off the Orlando Magic, 121-111, on Monday at Ball Arena. After leading by 22 early in the second quarter, the Nuggets let the Magic back in the game behind 23 turnovers which led to 29 of Orlando’s…

Denver Nuggets’ bench takes a step back in lopsided loss to Minnesota Timberwolves

Feb 1, 2022

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Vinny Benedetto

The string of strong showings from the Nuggets’ bench ended on Tuesday in Minnesota and so did Denver’s five-game winning streak. In a 130-115 win, the Timberwolves bench outscored Denver’s 39-7 in the first half. Minnesota’s reserves outscored Denver’s 68-49 for the game with Nuggets coach Michael Malone resting his starters for the entire fourth…

Denver Nuggets struggle to slow down Ja Morant in loss to Memphis Grizzlies

Jan 21, 2022

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Vinny Benedetto

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DENVER – It’s not clear if Ja Morant saw the tip of the cap from Denver coach Michael Malone after the Memphis star regularly blew by the Nuggets in the Grizzlies’ 122-118 on Friday at Ball Arena. “The guy is amazing,” Nuggets star Nikola Jokic said of his Memphis counterpart. “He was really good. He…

Denver Nuggets’ game-winning basket a dividend of determination for Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic

Jan 20, 2022

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Vinny Benedetto

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The decision to build a gym and the determination to commit to the gym paired perfectly on the Denver Nuggets’ final possession of Wednesday’s 130-128 overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers at Ball Arena. After Clippers center Ivica Zubac tied the game with 26.4 seconds left, the Nuggets got the ball to Nikola Jokic…

Denver Nuggets drop sixth straight as defense continues to struggle

Nov 26, 2021

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Vinny Benedetto

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DENVER – The Denver Nuggets need to create some space in their luggage for defense. The Nuggets’ 120-109 loss to the defending-champion Milwaukee Bucks on Friday at Ball Arena continued a six-game losing streak and dropped Denver to 9-10 on the season ahead of a seven-game road trip. The Nuggets have allowed 115.5 points per…

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