The Denver Nuggets fell to 0-3 within the preseason with their loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night time. Dropping their first two preseason video games towards the Boston Celtics in Abu Dhabi, the Nuggets misplaced 118-114 to Phoenix.
With out their three stars, the Suns didn’t face Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal or Devin Booker on this recreation. The Nuggets had their ordinary starters, together with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, however they could not get their first preseason win.
Though the preseason outcomes have been largely inconsequential, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was sad along with his crew’s efficiency.
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In a blunt assertion after the sport, Malone addressed his crew’s efficiency within the third quarter.
“They outscored us by 33 factors from the three-point line,” Malone mentioned. “We dominated the glass, dominated the paint, however we received our kick on threes. We conceded 37 factors within the third quarter, it was embarrassing. So we’ve got numerous work to do, that’s what pre-season is for.
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Malone added: “Tomorrow we’ll watch numerous movie, there’s rather a lot to wash up, apply and attempt to proceed to get essentially the most out of our guys. We solely have two possibilities left in preseason as we put together for opening night time. »
The Nuggets have some new items they’re integrating whereas bringing again Jokic and Murray after their Olympic runs. These are issues that take time, however Malone needs to see his crew enhance earlier than opening night time.
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