Tag: Pj Dozier
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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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Denver Nuggets new-look second unit shines in second stint against New Orleans Pelicans
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Finding a consistent bench unit has been a season-long search for Michael Malone, but a new grouping impressed when it mattered Friday. The reasons behind the reserves’ collective struggles vary. PJ Dozier, a player the Nuggets coach planned to rely on off the bench tore his anterior cruciate ligament 18 games into the season and…
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Aaron Gordon makes impact on both ends as Denver Nuggets beat Atlanta Hawks
DENVER – Aaron Gordon got it done on both ends Friday at Ball Arena. “Aaron Gordon was just phenomenal tonight,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said after Denver’s 105-96 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks. Gordon scored a team-high 23 points, making 7 of 11 shots from the field, 3 of 5 from 3-point range and…
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Nikola Jokic leads Denver Nuggets over San Antonio Spurs in home opener
The NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player continued his defense in impressive fashion Friday at Ball Arena. It’s not Nikola Jokic’s favorite subject but one he’ll have to talk about over the course of the season. “Oh, great, isn’t it?” Jokic said with a healthy dose of sarcasm. “We all love it.” Jokic led the Nuggets…
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Rookie Bones Hyland bringing energy, effective game to Denver Nuggets
The jumper and joy of Nah’Shon ‘Bones’ Hyland are both genuine. That’s the message from the two previous coaches of the Denver Nuggets rookie and a sentiment his new coach, Michael Malone, seems to appreciate. “I’ll be honest. We drafted him 26th in the draft. At that time, back on draft night, I didn’t have…
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Denver Nuggets’ starters share preseason struggles in loss to Oklahoma City Thunder
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The reviews were reversed for the Denver Nuggets’ starters and reserves in the second half of Wednesday’s game in Oklahoma City. After the starters received praise and the bench unit’s production was criticized through three preseason games, roles reversed in the second half a 108-99 loss to the Thunder, dropping Denver to 0-4 on the…
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Denver Nuggets looking for better production from struggling bench unit
DENVER – The starters are doing their job, but the rest of the Denver Nuggets seem to be struggling. Friday’s 114-112 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves marked the second straight game where the Nuggets’ starters produced a comfortable lead only to watch it diminish as they rested. “I don’t know if guys are really comfortable…