David Adelman knew nobody wanted double overtime in Chicago. “Like, absolutely nobody,” he admits. And still, down two with 0.6 seconds remaining in regulation last Thursday, instead of drawing up a play for a catch-and-shoot three, the Nuggets’ interim coach designed a lob to the rim that resulted in the highlight of Denver’s preseason.
Braxton Key’s buzzer beater also resulted in the team not getting home until 3 a.m. that night. Adelman played for the tie because “I couldn’t help it,” he said. “I love that play.”
That also seems to be his stance on creating shots for Julian Strawther right now.