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Second unit stands strong as Denver Nuggets win showdown with Philadelphia 76ers

Mar 15, 2022

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The mystery of managing the Nuggets’ second unit has taken quite a few twists and turns this season before Michael Malone and the front office apparently cracked the case. Injuries clouded the situation earlier in the season, as Malone tinkered with the reserves to inconsistent results. Since the additions of sharpshooter Bryn Forbes and DeMarcus…

Denver Nuggets unable to overcome 21 turnovers in loss to Boston Celtics

Feb 11, 2022

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Vinny Benedetto

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Getting on the same page was a struggle for the Denver Nuggets throughout Friday’s 108-102 loss to the Celtics in Boston. The Nuggets turned it over 21 times, leading to 22 of Boston’s points. Nikola Jokic was responsible for nine of those turnovers, while Will Barton III, Aaron Gordon, Facundo Campazzo and Zeke Nnaji were…

Aaron Gordon makes impact on both ends as Denver Nuggets beat Atlanta Hawks

Nov 12, 2021

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Vinny Benedetto

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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…

Denver Nuggets answer coach’s questions by soundly beating Houston Rockets

Apr 16, 2021

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Vinny Benedetto

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Michael Malone had a couple of questions for his team heading into Friday’s game against a grounded Houston Rockets squad. The experience of Will Barton III and JaVale McGee provided the answers. “Before we left the locker room, I asked the players ‘What do you think worries me most about this game?’ Will Barton said…

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Second unit stands strong as Denver Nuggets win showdown with Philadelphia 76ers

Denver Nuggets unable to overcome 21 turnovers in loss to Boston Celtics

Aaron Gordon makes impact on both ends as Denver Nuggets beat Atlanta Hawks

Denver Nuggets answer coach’s questions by soundly beating Houston Rockets