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Coby White (22 points, 6-14 FG, 9-12 FT) led Chicago in scoring on a night when Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic combined for just 17 points on 5-for-16 shooting. Chicago committed 18 turnovers in a 120-105 loss to the Pacers.
The Denver Nuggets (15-6) continue a four-game road trip on Friday night when they visit the Atlanta Hawks (13-10), who have lost two straight.
The Denver Nuggets just dropped to 14-6, which sounds fine when you’re looking at a baker’s dozen of teams in the NBA who have a losing record, but this team is
Like the NFL, the NBA now uses a Flex Scheduling system to move certain games into primetime national viewing while shuffling others back to local markets. The aim is to put the games that will attract the most viewers and deliver the best matchups in the spotlight, maximizing the impact of the broadcast.
They finally got a true backup center for Nikola Jokic in Jonas Valanciunas, Cameron Johnson replaced Michael Porter Jr., Bruce Brown brought championship experience and Tim Hardaway Jr. added shooting and scoring off the bench.
The Denver Nuggets dropped their season opener in overtime to the Golden State Warriors, but now get a chance at payback on their home floor when Golden State visits Mile High. The Warriors have had trouble winning away from home this year, and with Steph ...
• Friday's game is a winner-take-all contest in NBA Emirates Cup group play action, with the winner advancing to the knockout rounds from West Group C. Neither the Spurs nor Nuggets have advanced past the pool play stage in the Cup's two-year existence.
The Cavaliers are still finding their footing. Last season they had the top-ranked offense and were eighth in defensive rating; this season they're 11th in both departments. They just dropped a game at home to the Blazers and have lost four of their last five. Cleveland is dangerously close to being dropped into Tier 4.
The Denver Nuggets update injury report with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray listed ahead of matchup against the Indiana Pacers.