Tag: Mike
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Collective defensive effort delivers Denver Nuggets decisive victory over Miami Heat in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Michael Malone faced a good problem after the Nuggets beat the Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Nuggets coach had just one Defensive Player of the Game chain to hand out and a few deserving candidates after Denver downed Miami, 104-93, Thursday at Ball Arena. Aaron Gordon started as the primary defender…
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Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough discuss Covid-19’s impact on society
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Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough discuss Covid-19’s impact on society
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Nuggets notebook: Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray taking small steps forward; Right time for DeMarcus Cousins reunion
DENVER – Timelines remain indefinite, but Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray continue to take steps toward a return to the big court at Ball Arena. After Tuesday’s practice, both of Denver’s injured stars remained on the court in the practice gym for some extra work. Porter defended Davon Reed one-on-one for a stretch, while…
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Denver Nuggets drop fourth straight after Phoenix Suns score 48 points in first quarter
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The Denver Nuggets’ season reached a new low Sunday in the Valley of the Suns. Denver, playing without stars Nikola Jokic (wrist sprain), Jamal Murray (recovery from knee surgery) and Michael Porter Jr. (back), lost 126-97 after allowing Phoenix to score 48 of those points in the first quarter. It’s Denver’s fourth straight loss after…
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Michael Porter Jr. hopes added grit gets him to where Denver Nuggets teammate believes he’s destined to go
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Take it from Will Barton, Michael Porter Jr.’s time is coming. “I think Mike just got to go out there and be Mike, man. Mike is super talented,” Barton said of his Denver Nuggets teammate Tuesday. “We all know what he can do with the basketball. I mean, he can score effortless(ly). With that versatility,…