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The T-wolves built a contender around a big idea by Tim Connelly. The Nuggets are familiar with him
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tim Connelly made his first major move for the Minnesota Timberwolves after about six weeks on the job, a bold get of center Rudy Gobert that was as risky as it was unconventional. Going big has been no small part of this breakthrough season — and dominant...
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert misses Game 2 in Denver after flying home for birth of his son
DENVER (AP) — The Minneosta Timberwolves were without center Rudy Gobert for Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Gobert was back in Minneapolis, where his fiancee gave birth to the couple's son early...
Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With one championship ring and a tenacious veteran core, the Denver Nuggets are a daunting matchup for any opponent in the NBA. They're clearly a particular nightmare for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who are one game away from an early summer after...
Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener
DENVER (AP) — Unlike their crowd that drowned out the Los Angeles Lakers' pregame introductions, the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets were a little late to the playoff party Saturday night. They turned up their offense and defense after a sputtering start, however, powering...
Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task in improved West
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone's challenge not to let up after winning the franchise's first NBA title. Nikola Jokic somehow got even better with another historic season that made him the odds-on favorite to win the MVP award for the third time in four...
Point guard Jamal Murray returns to Denver Nuggets lineup after missing seven games with knee injury
DENVER (AP) — Point guard Jamal Murray returned to the Denver Nuggets' lineup Saturday night after missing seven games with a strained right knee. Murray was in the starting lineup against the Atlanta Hawks for his first appearance since getting hurt March 21 in a game against the...
George, Clippers overcome Jokic's triple-double and hang on to beat Nuggets 102-100
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 28 points, James Harden added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame an early 17-point deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 102-100 on Thursday night. The Clippers snapped a five-game skid at home despite the absence of Kawhi Leonard, who...
Nuggets edge youthful Trail Blazers 114-111 after Portland starts 5 rookies
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Reggie Jackson scored 23 points, Aaron Gordon had 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-111 on Saturday night. The Nuggets won without their star duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray on a night when the...
Jokic's 35 points pace Nuggets in 115-112 win over short-handed Timberwolves after tight finish
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 16 rebounds and Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Denver Nuggets fended off the undermanned and undersized Minnesota Timberwolves 115-112 on Tuesday night. Jamal Murray added 18 points and 11...
Denver beats Miami 100-88 in an NBA Finals rematch and moves atop the Western Conference
MIAMI (AP) — After four months of looking up at others in the Western Conference, Denver finally is alone atop the standings. Michael Porter Jr. scored 25 points, Aaron Gordon added 16 and the reigning NBA champion Nuggets took sole possession of first place in the West standings...
