The Pepsi Center continued to be a tough place for Nuggets’ opponents, as Denver toppled Atlanta, 104-88. The Bucks beat the Jazz by just a point in a thriller earlier, 109-108.
Barea gets flopped on, ejected
Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY SportsDenver track meet too much for tired Hawks
USA TODAY SportsBucks backcourt out-duels Jazz frontcourt in OT
Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY SportsJennings sent the game to overtime with this three-pointer:
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Read Article >Bogut is back vs. Raps
Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY SportsAccording to the Warriors’ official Twitter feed, Bogut will suit up. There was speculation he could return soon following the team shootaround earlier in the day, though the team has been purposefully non-committal with each of his injuries in the recent past.
In 12 games this season, the former No. 1 overall pick is averaging 7.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per contest. The Warriors are in big need of an inside presence as they struggle to maintain their positioning in the Western Conference playoff picture. They’ve lost their last four games and seven of their last 10.
Read Article >JaVale McGee’s volleyball spike block of the night
Never change, JaVale. The Internet likes you too much.
Read Article >Knicks mount furious comeback sans Melo
Debby Wong-USA TODAY SportsMelo out with knee injury vs. Cavs
Debby Wong-USA TODAY SportsHawks challenged by Nuggets’ homecourt advantage
Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY SportsBut he’s not getting enough help. Against a Denver squad that relies upon pushing the tempo, spreading the wealth and running their opponents out of the gym, the Hawks coming off a back-to-back at the tail end of a road trip could make them vulnerable.
Against the Thunder, the Nuggets’ bench poured in 71 points. A game prior against Portland, the starters accounted for 80 points. It’s never quite clear which unit will put in the points for Denver, but there’s rarely a shortage for the league’s third highest-scoring team.
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