Joe Mazzulla, Michael Malone discuss 'delicate balance' of defending Nikola Jokic | NBA Insider
Joe Mazzulla describes unique gameplan for Nikola Jokic after Nuggets win
The Celtics found a way to win on Sunday over the Denver Nuggets despite another near triple-double from Nikola Jokic. The defending MVP posted 20 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists in the 110-103 loss but the Celtics did well all game to ensure he didn’t take over the game offensively.
Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla's Statement on Nikola Jokic
Michael Malone on Nuggets starting lineup: “I’m really fortunate to have a tough decision”
The Nuggets return to action Thursday (7 p.m. MT) after a seven-day hiatus. Also expected to return is Russell Westbrook, who missed the last seven games before the All-Star break with a hamstring injury that he suffered two days after Malone chose to start him over Christian Braun.
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"Don't think teams are afraid of them" - Kendrick Perkins believes the Denver Nuggets are not a true title contenders
I don't think the Denver Nuggets are legit contenders. I don't think teams are afraid of them." As "Big Perk" rightfully pointed out, Denver has performed at its worst against teams at or above .500.
Celtics Called Out For Strategy Used Against Nuggets Star
The Boston Celtics are coming off of a win against the Denver Nuggets Sunday afternoon, and there may have been a familiar strategy used in the 110-103 win. After two losses in a row to the red-hot Detroit Pistons and Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers,
Nuggets show fight down 20, but comeback falls short in loss to Celtics
The Nuggets almost survived to Jokic’s return. They were down 88-84. The last minute without him was a near-death sentence, though. Sam Hauser knocked down a transition drive-and-kick 3-pointer to bring the house down with 8:11 to go, highlighting a 6-0 burst.
Michael Malone Assigns Blame for Nuggets' Loss
The Denver Nuggets suffered a 123-100 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Following the matchup against the new and improved Lakers led by young star Luka Doncic, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone spoke with the media.
Nuggets Journal: Michael Malone’s chat with Sean Payton, Aaron Gordon’s song and other notes
Peyton Watson’s injury, Aaron Gordon’s song-writing chops, JJ Redick’s much-discussed game plan and more Nuggets notes from February.
Could Zeke Nnaji aid Nuggets’ playoff depth? Michael Malone: “Continue to be in the moment”
Most of Zeke Nnaji’s work this season has been done in the background, after games. He’s taking advantage of a moment in the foreground now.
Is a Nuggets-Celtics NBA Finals as inevitable as we’ve long hoped?
The two most recent NBA champions are playing well enough to reach the finals, and as we saw Sunday, it would be a compelling matchup.
Video: Michael Malone Calls Out Nuggets, Takes Blame for Loss vs. LeBron, Luka, Lakers
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Celtics’ strategy against Nuggets star could be taken as ‘sign of disrespect’, coach says
The Celtics hunted Jamal Murray on Sunday. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Murray should almost take it as a sign of disrespect