David Adelman Insists His Nuggets Team Played Hard in Stunning Game 4 Loss

about 2 months ago

David Adelman Insists His Nuggets Team Played Hard in Stunning Game 4 Loss

When asked where the Nuggets' competitive spirit has gone after losing a shocking game 4, Adelman defended his players. "I’m not going to let you guys come in here and talk negatively about my team when they played that hard," Adelman said. However, despite having a chance to win, the Nuggets struggled against a T-Wolves team without Anthony Edwards.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Nikola Jokic Dives Into His “Average” Play During Nuggets-Timberwolves Series

Candid about his play in the Nuggets-Timberwolves series so far, Jokic admitted that he's just been average. "I'm not shooting the ball really well especially from the 3. Rudy is doing a good job with being physical, testing the officials, contesting shots," Jokic said. He praised Jokic as a good defender, highlighting the Timberwolves' tricky and physical defense.

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Nuggets HC Expects Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to Bounce Back in Game 5 vs. Timberwolves

Adelman thought the Nuggets showed up in game 4 vs. Timberwolves but just couldn't finish things. "I expect use to have a great effort in game 5," Adelman said. "I really trust our two best players will find a rhythm." He asserted that Jokic and Murray have to find their way in game 5 and extend the series.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Nikola Jokic’s 4th Quarter Struggles Have Been Amplified in Shocking Nuggets-Wolves Series

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Nikola Jokic’s 4th Quarter Struggles Have Been Amplified in Shocking Nuggets-Wolves Series

Although Jokic's numbers vs. Timberwolves look okay, with 25 points, 24 points, 27 points and 24 points in games 1-through-4 respectively, clutch time has been a real issue. In the 4th quarter, he has shot 3/5 in game 1, 1/7 in game 2, 1/3 in game 3, and 0/6 in game 4, a huge concern.

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Charles Barkley: I Would've Put a Hit on Jaden McDaniels for Scoring in Garbage Time

Barkley reacted to McDaniels scoring a garbage-time layup that sparked a Jokic brawl as Minnesota took a 3-1 lead. "Imma put a hit on him...If a team is up 20 and a guy shoots a 3, imma give $500 to somebody to knock the hell out of him. I've done that before. In proud of it too," Barkley said.

By Adit Pujari

Sunday's NBA Playoff Slate Features Four Games With Elimination and Comeback on the Line

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Sunday's NBA Playoff Slate Features Four Games With Elimination and Comeback on the Line

Sunday's playoff card features four pivotal games. Cleveland visits Toronto at 1 p.m. ET with the Cavaliers leading 2-1. Spurs, up 2-1, can push to 3-1 at Portland at 3:30. Boston looks to take firm control at Philadelphia at 7, leading 2-1. Lakers can close out Houston at 9:30, up 3-0 and one win from the second round.

By Adit Pujari

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