Denver Post · Dec 15, 2023
Nuggets’ “D” dominates Nets as Nikola Jokic makes more triple-double history
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)Early in Thursday night’s game, Nuggets coach Michael Malone stalked the sideline, waving his arms like the Scarecrow in the “Wizard of Oz,” imploring his team to shut down the Nets’ 3-point machine.
“We’ll have our hands full tonight,” Malone said before the game. “One of the areas where we have been struggling is with our 3-point defense. They are a prolific 3-point shooting team, so our 3-point defense, our multiple-effort mentality, and our fly-around mentality are going to be tested.”