The Denver Nuggets are searching for answers at this point in the season, as they are on one of their worst skids of the year. After it seemed like Michael Malone and company were clicking after Aaron Gordon returned from his calf injury,
The Denver Nuggets had a looming problem on their hands for the past few weeks. While the team was starting to click over the last month, they were doing it wit
Aaron Gordon rejoined Denver’s starting lineup on Wednesday night against the Knicks, with Russell Westbrook staying in the lineup and Christian Braun moving to the bench.
After eight games in an unfamiliar bench role, it was time for Aaron Gordon to shed his minutes restriction and rejoin the starting lineup. The pain in his right calf had subsided. He was ready to resume his usual responsibilities.
Meanwhile, Caldwell-Pope’s replacement in the Denver starting lineup had an exceptional showing in Orlando. Christian Braun went for 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and a block. It was his sixth career 20-point game and his second this week.
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 129-121 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Christian Braun set a new career high in points, and Nikola Jokic once again put up video game numbers. Denver’s defense wasn’t good enough though, and the Nuggets gave up a second half lead because of it.
Braun logged 28 points (11-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Monday's 129-121 loss to the Bulls. Braun erupted for a career-high 28 points,
The Denver Nuggets are 28-19 after three straight losses on their current five-game road trip. Currently sitting at fourth place in the Western Conference, the Nuggets have mostly bounced back from an inconsistent start to the season, though weaknesses on defense continue to show.
Former Kansas Jayhawk Christian Braun recorded a 20-point double-double in the Denver Nuggets’ 119-105 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Braun tallied 20 points and 11 rebounds in 36 minutes as Denver improved to 26-16 overall following the road victory in Orlando.
Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 15 assists, OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 122-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
Nikola Vucevic had 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the Chicago Bulls handed the Denver Nuggets their second straight loss with a 129-121 victory.
Christian Braun showed he is more than capable ... that gave the Nuggets a seven-point lead. Up next: The Nuggets return to Denver for Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers.