Nuggets’ First Back-to-Back without Murray and Gordon Shows Depth
David Adelman utilized a 10-man rotation for the Denver Nuggets' first back-to-back game of the season, despite missing Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon. The team still performed efficiently, demonstrating their depth and resilience.
Even without their second- and third-best players, the Nuggets secured a 117-100 victory over the depleted Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Denver (7-2) wrapped up a flawless four-game home stand with contributions from multiple players.
Key Player Performances
- Nikola Jokic, despite eight turnovers, posted a triple-double with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists.
- Peyton Watson started and delivered 16 points, seven rebounds, and three steals.
- Bench players continued to shine, including one who scored 17 points.
Team Home Success
The Nuggets remain undefeated at home this season, now 6-0, and have never trailed in the second half at Ball Arena.
Injury Updates
Murray has been managing intermittent calf tightness over the past week. Gordon is officially labeled as managing a left hamstring issue. Their absences were precautionary, as Denver played with only 24 hours of rest between games for the first time.
“If you feel something that you know could turn into something worse, I think there is a little bit of apprehension,” David Adelman said regarding Gordon’s injury. “But he had some explosive plays last night. And Aaron's a guy we have to protect in that sense.”
Their effective performance without key players suggests a solid template for managing future back-to-back challenges.
Author's summary: The Nuggets showed strong depth and adaptability in their first back-to-back game of the season, winning convincingly despite missing critical players due to precautionary injury management.
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