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Brendan Vogt
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The Nuggets escaped Atlanta with their ninth straight win on the road.

All it took was the third-largest comeback in team history.

New article for the Diehards:
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How the Denver Nuggets Pulled Off The Third Largest Comeback in Team History - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets were staring at their first blowout loss of the season at halftime on Friday night. Things got out of hand quickly when the Atlanta Hawks
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December 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Nuggets turn the tables and erase a 23-point lead on the road.

Instant reactions to a big comeback in Atlanta (no paywall):
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Nuggets-Hawks Instant Reactions: Denver Engineers a 23-Point Comeback in Atlanta - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets, winners of 8 straight on the road, suited up in Atlanta for the second game of a four-game trip.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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Nuggets Injury Report - 12/3 @ Pacers

Nikola Jokić - PROBABLE (left wrist sprain)

Jamal Murray - QUESTIONABLE (right ankle sprain)

Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, Julian Strawther - OUT (ankle sprain, hamstring strain, back pain)
December 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Squandered leads, a defense in free fall, and struggles in the clutch.

The Denver Nuggets have lost four straight in Ball Arena:
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Why the Denver Nuggets Have Lost 4 Straight in Ball Arena - DNVR Sports
The Nuggets dropped their fourth straight game in Ball Arena on Monday night, blowing a 17-point lead over the Dallas Mavericks. The game followed a
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December 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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"That's why I want to come out and just have a good November, October — whatever it is."

Jamal Murray in Oct/Nov this season:

24/4.5/6.6 | 49/41/89

Nuggets of the Week:
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Nuggets of the Week: Jamal Murray Delivers on Strong Start to the Season - DNVR Sports
The holiday season is upon us, and depending on how well you digested that Friday night loss to the San Antonio Spurs, there's still plenty to be grateful for
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November 30, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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The Denver Nuggets are a different team from three-point range this season.

It all starts with Tim Hardaway Jr.

Diehards only:
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How Tim Hardaway Jr. Is Changing the Game for the Denver Nuggets - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets were short a shooter last season, and probably more than one. They lucked out when Tim Hardaway Jr. and his representation reached out to
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November 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Nuggets-Suns Instant Takeaways

Denver shoots 58% from the field, 58% from deep, and 95% from the line

Scorching hot in Phoenix:
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Nuggets-Suns Instant Reactions: Denver Shoots the Lights Out in Phoenix - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets looked to bounce back just 24 hours removed from a crushing loss to the San Antonio Spurs, sinking their bid for the NBA Cup. They hopped
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November 30, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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The Denver Nuggets put their best and worst on the table in the last four games.

Let's sort through the highlights and hand out some hardware.

This is Nuggets of the Week:
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Nuggets of the Week: "I think We Are Not That Good" - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets played two home games and two road games this week. Naturally, they lost both home games to the Bulls and Kings, while winning on the road
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November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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"I can't play an 8.5-man rotation every night, so I'll get creative with it as best I can."

Adelman must get creative, and the Nuggets must dig deep without Aaron Gordon for 4-6 weeks.

The fun start to a new year is in the rearview mirror:
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Aaron Gordon Sidelined 4-6 Weeks With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain - DNVR Sports
The injuries are adding up for the Denver Nuggets. Aaron Gordon will miss at least 4-6 weeks with a grade 2 right hamstring strain that he suffered in
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November 23, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Nuggets-Rockets Instant Reactions

Jamal Murray roars to life in the fourth once again, and the Nuggets secure their first win in the clutch this season.

They want the cup.
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Nuggets-Rockets Instant Reactions: They Want the Cup - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets traveled to Houston to take on the Rockets on Friday night. The two best offenses in the league clashed, and Denver emerged victorious
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November 22, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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With Christian Braun injured, Peyton Watson gets to run in the starting lineup.

Life is sweeter with Big Honey.

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November 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Peyton Watson in 10 games off the bench: 5 ppg, 40% from the field, 23.1% from 3.

In 4 starts: 16.3 ppg, 57.4% from the field, 46.7% from 3.

With Christian Braun injured, this is the most interesting stretch of Watson's career:
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Peyton Watson Reaches New Heights Alongside Nikola Jokić - DNVR Sports
Most role players would want to play on a team led by Nikola Jokić. But not everyone who plays for the Nuggets logs most of their minutes alongside him. It's
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November 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Nuggets-Pelicans Instant Reaction: Peyton Watson's Career Night

No paywall:
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Nuggets-Pelicans Instant Reactions: Peyton Watson's Career Night - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets traveled to New Orleans to take on Zion Williamson and the Pelicans on Wednesday night. It turned into a breakout performance for Peyton
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November 20, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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My privilege to talk Nuggets with Tim Legler today.

- Is Legs buying the defense?

- Does DEN still have the juice in the clutch?

- What is this roster missing?

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Tim Legler on Jokic's GREATNESS, How Good Is The Nuggets' Defense & More
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November 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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For all the talk of Denver's depth, it was Chicago's bench that dominated in Ball Arena.

On the second unit's struggles, and more key factors in the worst loss of the season:
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Why the Denver Nuggets Lost Their 7 Game Win Streak - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets entered Monday night's action riding a 7-game win streak and with a perfect record in Ball Arena. The Chicago Bulls snapped both streaks
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November 18, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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The Denver Nuggets went 3-0 on their road trip.

Let's review the highlights and hand out some imaginary accolades.

This is Nuggets of the week:
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Nuggets of the Week: Perfect On The Road - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets took their show on the road last week, making stops in Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Minnesota. They won all three games against the Kings,
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November 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Nikola Jokić is off to a special start in November.

Dominance doesn't get more efficient than this.

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November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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The best player in the world is still getting better.

Nikola Jokić is playing the best basketball of his career.

Diehards only:
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Nikola Jokić Is Playing the Best Basketball of His Career - DNVR Sports
Nikola Jokić, already a 3x MVP, is putting together a special stretch to start the month of November. Twenty-four hours after dropping 35-15-7 on the
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November 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Nuggets-Clippers Instant Reactions: Nikola Jokić Drops 55 points in Los Angeles

His most points in any quarter. The most points scored in a half this season. And tied for the most anyone has scored in the new campaign.

Another masterpiece:
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Nuggets-Clippers Instant Reactions: Nikola Jokić Drops 55 points in Los Angeles - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets laced them up for the second night in a row as they visited the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. The Nuggets looked tired, naturally, but
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November 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Roundtable with the fellas @dnvr-nuggets.bsky.social:

- Why Jokić is more efficient than ever
- How Denver's depth is changing the game
- What to be concerned about going forward

And more:
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Nuggets Roundtable: Why Denver is off to a Hot Start - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets' Starting Five | Ryan Greene DNVR
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November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Nuggets-Kings Instant Reactions: Jamal Murray Roars to Life in Fourth Quarter

Oh, and Nikola Jokić played well.

No paywall:
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Nuggets-Kings Instant Reactions: Jamal Murray Roars to Life in Fourth Quarter - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets opened a three-game road trip with their second win over the Sacramento Kings. Powered by an aggressive start from Nikola Jokić and a big
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November 12, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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The Denver Nuggets played four games at home last week, winning all of them in front of their fans.

It's the perfect time to debut a new column, in which I'll hand out some arbitrary and ruleless awards.

This is Nuggets of the week:
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Nuggets of the Week: Nikola Jokić is Dominating in November - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets played four games in Ball Arena last week (11/3 - 11/8) and went undefeated in front of their fans. It seems the perfect time to debut a
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November 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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The Denver Nuggets played four games at home last week, winning all of them in front of their fans.

It's the perfect time to debut a new column, in which I'll hand out some arbitrary and ruleless awards.

This is Nuggets of the week:
thednvr.com/nuggets-of-t...
Nuggets of the Week: Nikola Jokić is Dominating in November - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets played four games in Ball Arena last week (11/3 - 11/8) and went undefeated in front of their fans. It seems the perfect time to debut a
thednvr.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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David Adelman said he expects Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray to play tomorrow.

But they will go through their routines before a final determination.

Consider them game-time decisions again.
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Nikola Jokić is the Western Conference Player of the Week.

31.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 13.3 assists, 2.0 steals - 69.6 FG%.

W/L: 4-0.
November 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM