LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – If familiarity breeds focus, the Nuggets might be OK. That was Nuggets coach Michael Malone’s assessment of his team’s Game 1 performance against Los Angeles, where the Lakers sprinted to a 126-114 result that was far more lopsided than the final score indicated. “A lot of people talk about (playing fast),” Malone said. “They do it, and it definitely … [Read more...] about Nuggets coach Michael Malone highlights “one area” that could swing Game 2 in Denver’s favor
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Shaq says that Nuggets must win a ring for his respect
The Denver Nuggets may not get the respect they deserve unless they win it all. After completing their second consecutive 3-1 comeback this postseason, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray implored for the national media to give his team respect and to paint them in a better light. While there were many members in the national […] Shaq says that Nuggets must win a ring for his … [Read more...] about Shaq says that Nuggets must win a ring for his respect
Nuggets know they need better effort, awareness in Game 2
With better transition defense in Game 2, the Denver Nuggets will stand a much better chance of defeating the Los Angeles Lakers. The Denver Nuggets didn’t play up to their standards at all in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, with their effort oddly reminiscent of their play in Game 2 of their series […] Nuggets know they need better effort, awareness in Game 2 - Nugg … [Read more...] about Nuggets know they need better effort, awareness in Game 2
DNVR Player Grades: Lakers punch first, blow Nuggets out in Game 1
Here we go again. We’re one game into the Western Conference Finals, and already the Nuggets’ backs are a little closer to that proverbial wall. One can look at the 126-114 loss to Los Angeles one of two ways: an early reminder that the Lakers are a cut above the rest out West or a similar result to the start [...] The post DNVR Player Grades: Lakers punch first, blow Nuggets … [Read more...] about DNVR Player Grades: Lakers punch first, blow Nuggets out in Game 1
Nikola Jokic walked into a trap against the Los Angeles Lakers
1. It’s always interesting when you go straight from a contentious seven-game series into a completely new series, against new personnel, and against a completely different defensive game plan. In game one of the Western Conference Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers emphasized switching the Nikola Jokic pick and pop in an effort to erase Jokic’s catch and shoot three-point … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic walked into a trap against the Los Angeles Lakers
Game 1 Observations: Transition terrors, the Anthony Davis conundrum and more
From getting back in transition to the Anthony Davis matchup, the Nuggets have a lot to clean up in Game 2. The post Game 1 Observations: Transition terrors, the Anthony Davis conundrum and more appeared first on DNVR. … [Read more...] about Game 1 Observations: Transition terrors, the Anthony Davis conundrum and more
Mike Trudell: * @Alex Caruso on key to screen/roll defense on Murray/Jokic: “Just trying to contain them. Trying to take away their strengths. Which for Jamal is a lot of things … mid range, 3’s … trying to keep a body on him and not let him feel comfortable as much as possible.” … [Read more...] about
Katy Winge: When Coach Malone was asked about the players in these Western Conference Finals from Flint, Michigan he said “Monte Morris will someday run for mayor in Flint and will win.” Talked about how people from that city use toughness as a source of pride, a chip on their shoulder. … [Read more...] about
Kendra Andrews: Michael Malone: “If we just take care of transition, we will be in the ballgame.” … [Read more...] about