What to look for in Game 2 between Denver and San Antonio The Denver Nuggets dropped Game 1 of their Malone-era playoffs debut and now will be looking to right the ship against the San Antonio Spurs. Six of the nine Denver rotation players logged their first postseason minutes ever on Saturday, and for all…

Preview: Nuggets look to even up series against San Antonio Spurs — Denver Stiffs – All Posts

Spurs’ stars. San Antonio pillars LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan aren’t ones to typically struggle against the Nuggets. Both averaged at least 20 points on over 54 percent shooting against Denver in the regular season. In Saturday’s Game 1, the two combined for 33 points on 33 percent shooting. Credit Gary Harris for the majority…

Nuggets vs. Spurs: Three things to watch in Game 2 — The Denver Post

How can the Nuggets bounce back in game two after a home loss? The San Antonio Spurs have the momentum after a game one victory. What did the Spurs accomplish in the first game that should be concerning for Denver Nuggets fans? Ryan Blackburn: I thought the most important part of San Antonio’s game plan…

Roundtable: Game two expectations, changes, and concerns versus the San Antonio Spurs — Denver Stiffs – All Posts

In 36 minutes for the Denver Nuggets in a Game 1 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, Nikola Jokic managed to put up a triple-double, with 10 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists. But on Sunday, speaking with Orlando Franklin and John Davis, former Nuggets guard and 104.3 The Fan analyst Earl Boykins…

Boykins: Nuggets can’t win with how Jokic played in Game 1 vs. Spurs — KKFN

SALT LAKE CITY — There were mixed, pointed and honest feelings emanating from the visitor’s locker room in Utah Tuesday night where the Nuggets’ postseason picture became clearer. There was momentary relief and excitement after Gary Harris and Torrey Craig huddled around this reporter’s phone to watch the thrilling end of Houston at Oklahoma City.…

Nuggets celebrate Houston’s loss; Will Barton offers blunt assessment heading into playoffs — The Denver Post

SALT LAKE CITY — Nuggets coach Michael Malone vehemently defended his decision to rest starters Nikola Jokic, Paul Millsap and Jamal Murray in Sunday’s loss against the Trail Blazers despite the ensuing narrative that Denver wanted a favorable postseason matchup. “There’s this crazy, I don’t know where it’s coming from, I really don’t, story out…

Michael Malone denies the Nuggets lost on purpose: “We’re not scared of anybody” — The Denver Post

Will the Jazz rest any key players? The Denver Nuggets will take on the Utah Jazz Tuesday night in Vivint Smart Home Arena, a game they will presumably try to win. Denver hasn’t done so in Utah since December of 2014, but there is reason to believe that the Jazz might rest some key players…

Preview: Nuggets return to Salt Lake City for game with potentially unmotivated Jazz — Denver Stiffs – All Posts

Locked on Denver Nuggets Podcast In this episode, I share my notes on both games against the Portland Trail Blazers. On Sunday, the Denver Nuggets chose to rest Paul Millsap, Nikola Jokic, and Jamal Murray and head coach Michael Malone elected to leave Will Barton, Gary Harris, and Monte Morris on the bench late in…

Did the Denver Nuggets make the right call against the Portland Trail Blazers? — Denver Stiffs – All Posts

PORTLAND – On Sunday the Nuggets rested, in more ways than one. With two games until the postseason, Nuggets coach Michael Malone opted to bench starters Nikola Jokic, Paul Millsap and Jamal Murray. Despite their absence, the Nuggets nearly pulled off a win they potentially didn’t want and one that could have harmed their playoff…

Nuggets’ bizarre loss at Trail Blazers could help Denver in playoffs — The Denver Post

Locked on Denver Nuggets Podcast This has been a great week for the Locked on Nuggets podcast. On Tuesday Dr. Travis Heath joined the show to talk about how NBA coaches work the officials. On Wednesday I was joined by Ben Taylor to talk about Nikola Jokic’s upside and why he has the potential to…

Nate Duncan on Western Conference tiers and grading the Denver Nuggets’ season — Denver Stiffs – All Posts