On a Nuggets road trip packed with memorable moments and sequences, one that won’t be remembered is the start of the fourth quarter in Portland. Trailing 104-87 as Nikola Jokic went to the bench, Denver’s second unit suddenly supplied its best stint of the season — a 16-2 run fueled by reinvigorated defense and steady rebounding. The result rendered it void. So did the surrounding games. Whereas the Nuggets ended up losing at the buzzer in Portland, they actually completed their dramatic rallies in Sacramento and New Orleans. Who’s going to remember an almost-but-not-quite 17-point comeback when it’s followed by…
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The Denver Nuggets have found success with DeAndre Jordan as their backup center, and head coach Michael Malone is more than happy to continue playing him in that role. Despite some skepticism surrounding Jordan’s ability to contribute at this stage of his career, he has impressed both Malone and his teammates with his energy and defense off the bench.
The Nuggets’ second unit has been thriving with Jordan in the lineup, providing a much-needed spark on both ends of the court. Malone is confident in Jordan’s ability to anchor the defense and provide a strong presence in the paint, allowing the team to maintain their high level of play when the starters are on the bench.
While Jordan may not be the flashy name that some fans were hoping for, his contributions have been invaluable to the Nuggets’ success so far this season. With Malone’s continued trust in him, Jordan’s role as the backup center looks set to continue as the team aims for a deep playoff run.
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