Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who has been out since December 29 due to a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise, will be reevaluated in about one week, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Tuesday’s episode of NBA Today (Twitter video link). Charania suggested a couple weeks ago that the Nuggets were optimistic about Jokic’s odds of […]
The Denver Nuggets are searching for stability in their frontcourt as they continue a demanding road trip without their franchise cornerstone. Ahead of their matchup against the Washington Wizards, the team received a potential boost with veteran center Jonas Valanciunas listed as questionable following a right calf strain. Valanciunas has been a reliable interior presence […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic injury update from Shams teases return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cunningham ended Tuesday's 109-107 win over the Nuggets with 22 points (9-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists and one block in 36 minutes. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Jamal Murray took responsibility for Denver’s 109-107 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, calling his late-game free throws “an opportunity… I just got to be better.” “This wasn’t my night… I didn’t play well today. Stats say otherwise, but I didn’t feel like I had a major impact on the game,” Murray said, reflecting […] The post Jamal Murray reflects on missed free throws after Nuggets fall to Pistons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jonas Valanciunas returned to the court Tuesday after missing 11 games and recorded 16 points and 16 rebounds in Denver’s 109-107 loss to the Detroit Pistons. “Yeah, I missed some time… felt good just playing basketball, that’s what I’m happy to do,” Valanciunas said, reflecting on his first game back since a right calf strain. […] The post Jonas Valanciunas on returning from injury as Nuggets fall to Pistons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman credited his team’s effort but noted critical mistakes in a 109-107 defeat to the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena on Tuesday night. “Turnovers in the first half obviously… 20 points off those mistakes,” Adelman said, emphasizing how early errors set the tone despite a strong second-half rebound performance. He […] The post David Adelman on Nuggets’ narrow loss to Pistons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff highlighted his team’s composure in a narrow 109-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Tuesday night. “Understanding of win. I thought guys made the right plays at the right time,” Bickerstaff said, noting the challenge of containing Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson, who combined for 13 […] The post J.B. Bickerstaff praises Pistons’ resilience after win over Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Brooklyn Nets (12-33, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (31-16, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn is looking to stop its six-game slide with a victory against Denver. The Nuggets are 12-9 in home games. Denver is fourth in the Western Conference with 28.0 assists per game led by Jamal Murray averaging 7.4. The Nets are 6-16 in road games. Brooklyn averages 14.6 turnovers per game and is 3-11 when turning the ball over less tha...
An interesting discussion between Jonas Valanciunas and Cam Johnson about Denver Nuggets teammate Nikola Jokic The post Valanciunas strolls from first meeting with Jokic to today’s ‘How?’ appeared first on Eurohoops .
Ball don’t lie. The Detroit Pistons escaped with a 109-107 win after Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray biffed free throws on consecutive trips where Detroit was whistled for fouling Murray on a 3-point shot. The basketball gods are just. The Pistons were clinging to a late lead against an amped up host Denver Nuggets team. […]
Tobias Harris scored 22 points, including two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Detroit Pistons held off a late Denver rally to beat the travel-weary Nuggets 109-107 on Tuesday night. Cade Cunningham had with 22 points and 11 assists for Detroit, which has won nine of 11 and leads the Eastern Conference by 5 1/2 games over Boston. Jamal Murray had 24 points and 10 assists but missed two free throws in the final seconds.
The Detroit Pistons had to come up big in the clutch to defeat the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, hanging on before Tobias Harris' game-winning free throws sealed the deal.
Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman reflected on the recent unrest in Minneapolis before Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. The coach expressed heartbreak over the events in a city he once called home. “Yeah, not politically, but just as a human being. That’s really hard to watch,” Adelman said, via Ryan Blackburn of Mile […] The post Nuggets’ David Adelman urges violence to stop in Minneapolis: ‘It’s really hard to watch’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Denver Nuggets have gone 9-5 since Nikola Jokić suffered a hyperextended left knee Dec. 29 against the Miami Heat that led to a bone bruise.
The Denver Nuggets have gone 9-5 so far in Nikola Jokic's absence. They have the coaching of David Adelman to thank for that, but one player has taken over.
The Denver Nuggets receive an optimistic update on Nikola Jokic but it may come with a big sacrifice for the Serbian star.
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Nuggets Nikola Jokic is still on the mend, and the vibe in Denver is patience, not panic. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Jokic will be reevaluated in about a week as he continues his return from a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise. No setbacks. In fact, Charania said the reigning MVP is making “great […] The post NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Wizards, Kings, DeMar DeRozan appeared first on Hoops Wire .