September 22, 2020 NBA Playoff Recap: Denver scores a must win in Game 2 of the Western Finals

Who Got it Done pt rb ast Jamal MurrayDEN vs. LAL 28 8 12   2 stl LeBron JamesLAL @ DEN 30 10 11   Triple-double Jerami GrantDEN vs. LAL 26 3 1   10-12 ft Nikola JokićDEN vs. LAL 22 10 5 Anthony DavisLAL @ DEN 27 2 1 Monte MorrisDEN vs. LAL 14 1 1 K. Caldwell-PopeLAL @ DEN 12 3 1 Michael Porter Jr.DEN vs. LAL 9 6 2   2 stl Kyle KuzmaLAL @ DEN 11 1 1 Rajon RondoLAL @ DEN 9 2 8   3 stl Yesterday’s Scores Los…

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Denver sends the Clippers packing 104-89

It has been said that the NBA is a make-or-miss league, and Tuesday night that was amongst many lessons the Los Angeles Clippers learned the hard way. Once again their second half offence let them down, as the scored just 33 points over the final 24 minutes, including missing their first ten field goal attempts of the fourth quarter. The offensive aided a Denver Nuggets team, that frankly didn’t need much help, in defeating them 104-89. The Nuggets’ victory completed an improbable comeback from down 3-1. As the first half…

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Portland, Houston and Denver to open team facilities

From Rob Goldberg of B/R The Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets are among the first teams opening their facilities Friday as part of a return from the hiatus caused by the coronavirus, according to Jeff Zillgitt and Mark Medina of USA Today.  “That’s the plan,” Rockets CEO Tad Brown said of opening on May 8. “We’re certainly expecting it, and we’ll provide the safest possible environment for our guys.” The NBA announced last month that beginning on May 8, teams could begin reopening facilities in accordance with the relaxation of state and local COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.…

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Jamal Murray , Gary Harris and Paul Millsap out tonight

The Denver Nuggets will be without three starters when they take on the Santa Cruz/Golden State Warriors Thursday night. The Nuggets announced that Jamal Murray ( left ankle sprain) , Gary Harris ( right adductor strain) and Paul Millsap ( left knee contusion/sprain) will be out of the lineup Without those players in the lineup, look to see more of guys like Will Barton, Michael Porter Jr , Torrey Craig and Malik Beasley.

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Paul Millsap and Gary Harris out against Kings

According to the Denver Nuggets, Paul Millsap and Gary Harris will miss the team’s Sunday night game against the Sacramento Kings. A left knee contusion will keep Millsap out of action, while for Harris the culprit is a left shin contusion. The injury to Millsap will pave the way for Michael Porter Jr to get his first career start.

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Nikola Jokic hits second game winner of the weekend

Shooting 9-23 is not a particularly efficient game but Nikola Jokic made the last of his makes from the field count as it proved to be the deciding bucket, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a 100-98 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was Jokic’s second game-winning shot in the last three days. On November 8, against the 76ers, his jumper in the waning seconds was the go ahead basket.

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Oklahoma City trades Jerami Grant to Denver

After shocking the NBA world by trading Paul George Sunday morning, the Thunder apparently are done wheeling and dealing. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that Oklahoma City Thunder are sending forward Jerami Grant to the the Denver Nuggets in exchange for a 2020 first round pick. The deal seems to address the issues of rebuilding for the future and financial relief as it will save the franchise $39 million in salary and luxury tax. Prior to making this trade, the Thunder was staring at a nearly $33 million tax bill.…

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May 7, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

Top Performers Nikola JokicDEN vs. POR 25 19 6 Kawhi LeonardTOR vs. PHI 21 13 4 2 stl Paul MillsapDEN vs. POR 24 8 2 2 blk Pascal SiakamTOR vs. PHI 25 8 3 2 stl Jimmy ButlerPHI @ TOR 22 5 7 10-11 ft Jamal MurrayDEN vs. POR 18 5 9 Kyle LowryTOR vs. PHI 19 6 5 Danny GreenTOR vs. PHI 17 5 0 5-7 3-pt Damian LillardPOR @ DEN 22 6 4 Gary HarrisDEN vs. POR 16 6 2 Yesterday’s Scores  Portland Trail Blazers 98 Denver Nuggets.…

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Portland and Denver Western Conference Semifinal Series Schedule

The Denver Nuggets won a hard-fought game seven 90-86 over the San Antonio Spurs in their opening round playoff series. They won’t have long to celebrate, as they will face Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round on Monday night in game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Here is the series schedule via @RipCityRadio620

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