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The Nuggets are this close to being closer to a tier with Oklahoma City. But they’re coming up short in clutch situations.
Denver’s defense hasn’t just been bad since Aaron Gordon joined Christian Braun on the sideline with an injury. It’s been the worst. In the seven games since Gordon strained his right hamstring, Denver’s defensive rating of 126.
Denver Nuggets' MVP Nikola Jokic is cleared to play against the Atlanta Hawks tonight, despite minor wrist issues. The Nuggets, already without key players, face an injury-plagued Hawks squad missing Trae Young.
David Adelman and Nikola Jokic seek clarity on why fouls are getting called on the floor when Jokic draws contact by going into a shooting motion.