Tag: Nuggets Coach
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Nuggets notebook: Denver misses Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s defense in loss to Thunder; Turnover troubles show up late
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was unavailable for a second straight game, and his presence was missed in the fourth of Saturday’s 118-117 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday at Ball Arena. Justin Holiday again started in place of Caldwell-Pope, who missed a second game while in the league’s concussion protocol, against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the…
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Nuggets vs. Clippers: 3 takeaways from Denver’s 111-102 loss in Los Angeles
Denver’s road struggles reared their unsightly head Wednesday against the Clippers. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 111-102 loss Wednesday in Los Angeles: 1. Nikola Jokic is truly one of one. Who else could have a 22-point, 15-rebound and 10-assist triple-double considered a bad game? The shot wasn’t falling for the two-time Most Valuable Player,…
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Nuggets ride efficient offense to win Jeff Green’s ringless return to Denver
The jokes are just that, at least for now. “He left us, so bye-bye,” Nuggets center Nikola Jokic said of former teammate and fellow champion Jeff Green following Sunday’s game. “He’s not getting the ring.” That remained the case Wednesday. The veteran forward played his first game back in Denver, but the planned ring ceremony…
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Zeke Nnaji not sweating back luck heading into important season for Denver Nuggets
A little luck could go a long way for Zeke Nnaji. Through three years of his NBA career, he hasn’t had much. The 22-year-old has played in 136 regular-season games and 12 more postseason games in his time as a professional. That number would be much higher if he had better fortune. “Every chance that…
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Nuggets notebook: Nikola Jokic’s next step; Denver’s youth movement; Michael Malone’s tempered excitement
A louder voice paired with the historically productive numbers could lead to an even more productive season for Nikola Jokic. After Jokic posted the first 2,000-point, 1,000-rebound and 500-assist season in NBA history, Nuggets coach Michael Malone, when asked Wednesday how Jokic could improve next season, joked Denver’s star center could put up 2,500 points,…
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Aaron Gordon’s increased output not enough for Denver Nuggets to avoid 3-0 deficit to Golden State
DENVER – Late, likely too late, is still better than never. After posting a combined 15 points and 10 rebounds in the first two games of Denver’s first-round series against Golden State, Aaron Gordon posted 18 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in Thursday’s Game 3. “He was aggressive from the start. He didn’t get…
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Nuggets rookie Bones Hyland not bothered by playoff environment, hopes to help team be better in Game 2
SAN FRANCISCO – If the playoff debut did feel a little different, Bones Hyland wasn’t ready to admit as much. Prior to Game 1, Hyland doubted he would face the same nerves veteran guard Austin Rivers admitted to dealing with ahead of his playoff debut years ago. Hyland maintained his position, as the Nuggets prepared…
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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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Chris Paul too much for the Nuggets as the Suns sweep Denver in second round
The “Point God” is inevitable. Suns guard Chris Paul — known as the Point God around the league — was too much for the Nuggets on Sunday night, as Phoenix beat Denver 125-118 in Game 4, sweeping the Nuggets in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Paul scored a season-high 37 points on 14-of-19 shooting,…
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Nuggets hope to prevent Damian Lillard from replicating Game 5 performance in pivotal Game 6
Describing Damian Lillard’s 55-point, 10-assist Game 5 performance in Denver on Tuesday night is a difficult thing to do. Nuggets coach Mike Malone said Portland’s point guard was “superhuman.” Blazers coach Terry Stotts said it was “the best playoff performance I’ve ever seen.” Blazers guard CJ McCollum said it was “godlike.” Soon-to-be NBA MVP and…