Nuggets Journal: Rested and recharged, Denver ready to “attack” stretch run

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone argues for a call in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Denver.Monte Morris’ buzzer-beating 3-pointer against the Warriors sent the Nuggets into the All-Star break on a high.

Then their third win in a row, Morris’ game-winner was such a rush it overshadowed the fact that Will Barton hadn’t played a second of the fourth quarter. His closing minutes went to Austin Rivers (whose defense on Steph Curry was noteworthy) and Bryn Forbes (whose shot-making has added a new wrinkle to Denver’s bench).

Barton struggled on the night. He missed open looks and lacked his trademark burst. Eight nights…