Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone sounded off on his crew for its lack of conditioning following a preseason sport in opposition to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
The Nuggets misplaced the sport 118-114 however took a difficulty with the crew’s effort and criticized the league for being “mushy.”
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Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone seems on within the second half of an NBA preseason sport in opposition to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 in Denver. (AP Picture/David Zalubowski)
“Performed that beginning unit the entire third quarter to attempt to push their envelope a bit bit,” Malone mentioned, by way of DNVR Nuggets. “That was most likely a bit bit laborious on a few of these guys. In observe, I believe we are able to stand up and down extra.Â
“I believe so usually, as coaches and modern-day NBA, the league has gotten so mushy. All people’s afraid to situation and run. Properly, we’ve to.”
Denver misplaced its fourth straight preseason sport on Tuesday night time in opposition to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, 124-94. The Nuggets will end their preseason in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Phoenix Suns heart Mason Plumlee, left, drives to the rim previous Denver Nuggets heart Nikola Jokic within the second half of an NBA preseason sport on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Picture/David Zalubowski)
Malone isn’t one to draw back from criticizing gamers’ efforts in video games. He particularly took to job the NBA All-Star Recreation in 2023.
“It is an honor to be right here. It is an honor to be part of an important weekend with nice gamers. However that’s the worst basketball sport ever performed,” Malone mentioned on the time, whereas giving credit score to a number of the guys for competing laborious.
Denver may have just a few extra days to get prepped and prepared for the beginning of the common season.
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone directs his crew within the first half of an NBA preseason basketball sport in opposition to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Denver. (AP Picture/David Zalubowski)
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The Nuggets start the yr on Oct. 24 in opposition to the Thunder.
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