The space between Bradley Beal and the nearest Nuggets defenders Wednesday night wasn’t supposed to be as vast as the Continental Divide. “That wasn’t the game plan,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said of the ample room the Wizards guard had to operate behind the 3-point line when he caught the ball in Washington’s 123-113 win…
Gary Harris recorded a career-high 26 points, Wilson Chandler scored 21 and Mason Plumlee had 19 points and 10 rebounds for the short-handed Nuggets.
via Nuggets Fall To Wizards, Grip On Playoff Spot Weakens — CBS Denver
The Denver Nuggets couldn’t climb out of a 24-point third-quarter hole Wednesday’s matchup with the Washington Wizards, eventually falling 123-113 at Pepsi Center. Gary Harris fueled Denver’s second-half comeback attempt, scoring a career high 26 in the loss. Mason Plumlee scored 19 points for Denver, a high mark since coming over from Portland in a trade,…
via HIGHLIGHTS: Shorthanded Nuggets fight back but fall to Wizards — Mile High Sports
Juancho Hernangomez wears No. 41 in large part because of Dirk Nowitzki, the player he calls “the greatest from Europe, all time.” So the rookie forward for the Nuggets was among those watching with admiration Tuesday night when Nowitzki became just the sixth player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points. “He is one…
The Nuggets may have to attempt their latest push toward the playoffs without a full complement of players. Center Nikola Jokic, who missed Monday’s game against Sacramento because of illness, is doubtful for Wednesday night’s matchup with red-hot Washington. Jokic did not participate in the team’s shootaround Wednesday morning as he continues to receive around-the-clock treatment.…
via Nuggets likely to be shorthanded against red-hot Washington Wizards — The Denver Post
When the Denver Nuggets moved center Jusuf Nurkic and first-round pick in exchange for big man Mason Plumlee, the organization knew they were getting a player that would help correct one of their biggest flaws: consistency. Prior to the trade, Denver opted to run with the tandem of Nurkic and Nikola Jokic as the team’s…
via Big man Mason Plumlee is providing the Nuggets a little stability — Mile High Sports
The Nuggets approached a game they desperately needed to win Monday night without their best player. Nikola Jokic was sent home from the morning shootaround because of illness, and he was unable to suit up against the Sacramento Kings even after getting an IV before the game. “With Jokic out, he’s our best player,” forward…
Nikola Jokic looked anything but sick when he scored 31 points on 13-of-15 shooting in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets. But the Nuggets’ second-year center missed the team’s shootaround Monday morning because of illness and is questionable for Denver’s game against the Kings tonight. The Nuggets (28-34) enter the game with a 1½-game lead over…
via Nuggets center Nikola Jokic questionable for key game against Kings — The Denver Post
SACRAMENTO AT DENVER 7 p.m. Monday, ALT; 950 AM Spotlight on Buddy Hield: Being traded as a rookie can be jarring, but Hield seems to be taking his big move in stride. The No. 6 pick in the 2016 draft has played well since joining Sacramento in the trade, completed minutes after the All-Star Game,…
via How to watch Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets Monday March 6 — The Denver Post
The Nuggets look to rebound from a rough start to their important four-game homestand when they host the Sacramento Kings on Monday.
via Important Homestand Continues As Nuggets Face Kings — CBS Denver
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