Denver Stiffs · Aug 9, 2020
Five takeaways from a wild Double OT win for the Nuggets versus Utah
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Nikola Jokic was inconsistent but brought it when it mattered
Defensive execution and late-game clock management needs work
Three-pointers remain a concern on both ends of the floor
That was one of the most back-and-forth games in the entire bubble so far. After wrestling away the lead from the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter, the Denver Nuggets tried to give the game away several times. They ultimately prevailing in a gutsy win 134-132 in double overtime, but the process by which they came to that victory was flawed. Still, a win is a win, and there were several positive moments, including the return of the Blue Arrow.
Here are my five takeaways from today: