Tag: Pope
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Nuggets notebook: Denver misses Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s defense in loss to Thunder; Turnover troubles show up late
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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An ode to the Ball Arena NBA champs | Cronin and Loevy
Move over Molly Brown, John Denver and John Elway. It is time to make room for our newest Colorado celebrities: the 2023 Denver Nuggets professional basketball team. Two superstars with key role players just proved they are the best basketball team in North America and probably in the world. Who are these champions who have…
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Denver Nuggets assistant Ryan Saunders returns to Minnesota with chance to get last laugh
Ryan Saunders and the Nuggets could leave the series against Minnesota with the last laugh. Saunders is the son of the late Flip Saunders, who tops the Timberwolves franchise chart for wins by a coach with 427. Minnesota’s current coach, Chris Finch, is second on that list with 104 wins heading into Sunday’s Game 4…
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Nikola Jokic’s unwavering approach for Denver Nuggets makes NBA history
The only player in NBA history to average 25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists through the first 50 playoff games of his career makes it sound pretty simple. Some players believe there needs to be more intensity or urgency in the postseason. Then there’s Nikola Jokic, who made basketball history Wednesday night, according to…
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3 takeaways from Denver Nuggets’ loss to New York Knicks
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…