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The Denver Nuggets are clinching, but not to a playoff seed (Mile High Sports)

An embarrassing loss to the Houston Rockets have the Denver Nuggets - and their fans - clinching with the playoffs on the horizon.

Until the actually win it all, the Nuggets are not the Warriors. Ironically, as ugly as it was in Houston, the West was not lost on Tuesday night. The Nuggets players failed to show. There was a time, not all that long ago, that the Nuggets were clearly the team to beat. But – and we hate to break this to you or your team – you’re not the Golden State Warriors. The Nuggets roster, when compared to Houston, looks like Jordan’s Bulls playing a college team. That is on the players not being ready to play and not caring enough.” Nikola Jokic – the best player in the NBA, whether he wins a third-straight MVP or not – had eight of the Nuggets 20 turnovers. “That’s not on the coach. With a chance – wait, not just a chance, a golden opportunity delivered on a silver platter – to clinch the No. Blame the players; the Nuggets shouldn’t need any one of their 72 (give or take) coaches to beat a team like Houston. Blame history; the Nuggets have never reached the Finals or finished with the West’s best record.

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Takeaways from the Nuggets' loss in Houston: Should we be ... (DNVR)

Jokic played. Jamal Murray, who's been battling a thumb injury, played. The entire starting lineup played. I wonder if the thought was that Denver would get ...

He started the game and played the first five minutes of the first quarter. Without Nnaji, it looks like the Nuggets are mostly going to small ball. He then re-entered at the 1:57 mark of the first, played out the quarter, and stayed on the court for the first 2 1/2 minutes of the second. This is an injury the Nuggets definitely don’t want to be worrying about going forward. And it felt like the Nuggets came into this game planning to get a victory. A win would have locked in the No. A Grizzlies loss also clinches the No. 1 that Denver registered 20 or more turnovers in a game — the other was in Minnesota back in February when the Nuggets were without four of five starters. 1 seed in the West. The truth is Denver has been a mediocre team for a while now. Remember that marquee, statement, convincing victory at home over the Grizzlies back on March 3 that gave the Nuggets a near un-chokeable lead for the No. 1 seed right there for the taking.

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Nuggets coach Michael Malone: We'll be out in the first round if we ... (The Denver Post)

Jeff Green and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope couldn't bear to watch the last painful seconds of Tuesday's Nuggets loss to the Rockets.

And I speak the truth and me calling us soft tonight isn’t something I’m saying to you,” Malone continued. Not this close to the postseason, with the chance to cement history, and an opportunity to re-establish some chemistry after Jokic had missed the last few games. Some of the missed box-outs were glaring in nature. He was referring to the team’s focus, engagement, discipline and care. He didn’t play in the second half. 1 seed in Nuggets history, Denver didn’t take the challenge seriously or overlooked the nature of their opponent.

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Rockets prevent Nuggets from clinching West with 124-103 win (Spectrum News)

The last-place Houston Rockets prevented the Denver Nuggets from clinching the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with a 124-103 victory.

After the fourth dunk of the quarter, a thunderous, two-handed windmill dunk in transition from Tari Eason, Nuggets coach Michael Malone called timeout with 5:33 remaining in the game and pulled his starters. led Denver with 23 points, and Nikola Jokic had 14 points and 10 rebounds in 25 minutes. In nine minutes, he had two points and four assists. “I thought (Sengun) had the best defensive game of his career.” 1 seed in the Western Conference with a 124-103 victory in their home finale on Tuesday night. “When we stay together as a team, feed off each others’ energy and just play hard, the sky’s the limit,” Green said.

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Nuggets vs. Rockets Takeaways: One Last Hurrah On Their Home ... (Sports Illustrated)

Behind the all-around play of Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and the bench unit, the Houston Rockets recorded a 124-103 victory over the Nuggets to close their ...

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Michael Malone Calls Nuggets 'Soft' After Rockets Loss, 'Dared ... (Bleacher Report)

The Denver Nuggets had the chance to clinch the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference on Tuesday night, but they instead suffered a disappointing 124-103…

At 52-27, Denver still owns a two-game lead over the Memphis Grizzlies for the top seed with three games remaining in the regular season. 1 seed in the Western Conference on Tuesday night, but they instead suffered a disappointing 124-103 blowout loss to the last-place Houston Rockets. I just called our team 'soft,' and I dared someone to challenge me.

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'We'll be out in the first round' – Malone bemoans 'soft' Nuggets after ... (sportsmax.tv)

The Denver Nuggets are all but certain to be the number one seed in the West, but Michael Malone doe...

Results and performances must improve immediately. When the season paused at the end of March for an international break, Forest had the third-hardest run-in in the Premier League, according to Opta's power rankings. Marinakis said: "No one denies that our club is in a difficult position in the Premier League, but we wish to end the speculation and the false and disruptive reporting in the media to confirm that Steve Cooper remains our manager at Nottingham Forest.

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Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets TV, how to watch: NBA game ... (AZCentral.com)

Want to watch the Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets game on Thursday night? Fans in Arizona can only see the NBA contest on Bally Sports Arizona Extra.

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Denver Nuggets Fumble Historic Opportunity in Houston (DNVR)

Nikola Jokić - D The Denver Nuggets turned in an unserious effort against the Rockets. It started up top with the return of the 2x MVP, who took the game ...

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Suns vs. Nuggets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets ... (bleachernation.com)

Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets (52-27) will look to upset Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns when the Nuggets square off against the Suns on April 6, 2023.

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Denver Nuggets Clinch in Unexpected Way: Playoffs No Longer in ... (The Boca Raton Tribune)

The Denver Nuggets have had a rollercoaster of a season, with injuries and setbacks threatening to derail their playoff hopes. However, despite missing key ...

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Looking to lock down No. 1 seed, Nuggets visit Suns (Deadspin)

The Denver Nuggets will make another attempt at clinching the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference on Thursday night against the host Phoenix Suns, ...

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The Denver Nuggets are in the NBA playoffs. How much are tickets? (New York Post)

Michael Malone's Denver Nuggets have the number one seed in the NBA's Western Conference wrapped up thanks to the play of Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, ...

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Bucks clinch NBA's best record, Nuggets secure No. 1 seed in West (The Athletic)

Milwaukee boasts a 58-22 record this season with two games remaining in the regular season.

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Denver Nuggets clinch No. 1 seed in NBA's Western Conference for ... (CBS News)

For the first time in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets have clinched the No. 1 seed in the NBA's Western Conference after the Memphis Grizzlies lost to ...

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Kiszla: Is this Denver team ready for championship fight, or are they ... (The Denver Post)

As the NBA playoffs approach, do you think Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant fear Denver, or do they all relish the opportunity to test the ...

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Kiszla: Is this Denver team ready for championship fight, or are they ... (The Denver Post)

As the NBA playoffs approach, do you think Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant fear Denver, or do they all relish the opportunity to test the ...

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