“This Nuggets team is TOUGH!”
Michael Malone delivered a resounding message following the Denver Nuggets’ remarkable 22-point comeback against the Toronto Raptors: This Nuggets team embodies toughness.
Facing a Raptors squad depleted by injuries to key players like Scottie Barnes, Chris Boucher, Gary Trent Jr., Immanuel Quickley, and Jakob Poeltl, the Nuggets found themselves in a daunting situation. Despite the adversity, they started the game sluggishly, particularly on defense, allowing the Raptors to build a substantial lead. At halftime, they trailed 51-68.
The Nuggets usually give out a ‘Defensive Player of the Game’ chain to one of their players, but Denver was so poor in the first half, head coach Michael Malone gave out two ‘Defensive Player of the Half’ chains 😅
Jamal Murray was given one and Nikola Jokic was given the… pic.twitter.com/jjMIAfkdYW
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 12, 2024
However, the Nuggets refused to capitulate. With unwavering confidence and belief in their abilities, they mounted an impressive comeback, ultimately securing a 125-119 victory. Coach Malone emphasized that their confidence stemmed from experience and their ability to rally from deficits in previous games.
The catalyst behind this remarkable turnaround was Nikola Jokic, whose stellar performance included 35 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists, marking his 126th career triple-double. Jokic’s dominance on the court played a pivotal role in the Nuggets’ triumphant comeback.
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