Live stream: Nuggets 118, Wizards 104

Live stream: Nuggets 118, Wizards 104

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Live stream: Nuggets 118, Wizards 104

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The Denver Nuggets (49-24) play against the Washington Wizards (32-41) at Capital One Arena

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Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Wednesday March 22, 2023

Denver Nuggets 118, Washington Wizards 104 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Denver Nuggets @nuggets
See you back home, Wuggets Wation 🏡 pic.twitter.com/n3vhUoH3JK11:45 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
They tried to write Johnny Davis off, only thing is he is the Arthur of “his story..” Proud alum of the @CapitalCityGoGo
#GG4L #MakeLemonade pic.twitter.com/8uoBjQ57Tx11:12 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Drop your Nuggets 🔥hot takes here for tonight’s episode of Pickaxe and Roll!
Going LIVE in 25 minutes.
youtube.com/watch?v=IQXE5Z…11:06 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Coach after the win in D.C. 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/cGTMdvgev011:01 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
I appreciate the fans of @nbl and @SydneyKings. I know Xavier Cooks is far from you but I hope the #NBA content I’ve provided is a great love letter to my understanding and devotion you have to Xavier Cooks.
Mr. @Julian_OBrien thank you for the kindness. @xaviercooks10 made it! pic.twitter.com/25RLY8uzVI10:59 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Postgame with Jordan Goodwin PT2
We spoke on making it from the @nbagleague to the #NBA BUT not being satisfied and wanting more. pic.twitter.com/248Soqplyi10:58 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Postgame with @CapitalCityGoGo OG LEGEND and now Washington Wizard PG Jordan Goodwin.
• Playing in front of his mom(I met @Antionettegoo10 tonight, amazing woman)
• From @nbagleague to @nba minutes
• Go-Go Values from Coach Mike Williams #MakeLemonade during adversity. 🍋 pic.twitter.com/yztOMx9HHF10:56 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Deni Avdija knows he cannot have four Q3 turnovers
“I should’ve read it better, I know better. … Shouldn’t be the same mistake four times in a row, that’s on me. … I learned from this situation right now and next time it’s going to happen, it’s going to be way better.” pic.twitter.com/b30QGFUU2H10:52 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Deni Avdija meets with Serbian ambassador Marko Djuric after the game pic.twitter.com/rMZwJLkM0E10:45 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Final from Milwaukee. Next up, Washington ✈️
#PorVida | @FrostBank | #ad pic.twitter.com/gT83IBSuNJ10:18 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Postgame with Deni Avdija.
• I asked him how he mentally processes adversity/losing in the #NBA
• Before our interview, I caught Deni taking a picture with a fan postgame, so I asked him about what that means to him
(great insight on both answers)
#DCAboveAll | #Wizards pic.twitter.com/r6rjOdAGMW10:15 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Shorthanded Spurs fall 130-94 to hot-shooting Bucks to start their 4-game road trip 0-2.
With leading scorer Keldon Johnson out with a neck injury, it’s their second in a row scoring under 100.
They travel to D.C. next for a Friday night game against the Wizards. – 10:14 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Deni Avdija on the Washington Wizards “We gotta figure it out.” he says “His teammates tell him they believe in him.” he says that means a lot. pic.twitter.com/Wx6sevNZqu10:07 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Nikola Jokić on the Nuggets win in Washington D.C. and finishing the road trip 3-2. Plus his happy reaction to all the Serbian flags in the audience tonight 🇷🇸 pic.twitter.com/ziC4XcxKpd9:57 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Postgame with Coach Wes Unseld Jr
• Analysis on Jordan Goodwin, Johnny Davis, Jay Huff, Quenton Jackson & Xavier Cooks minute (say he saw positives)
• As a Coach how does he respond to the Adversity the Washington Wizards are facing? #DcAboveAll pic.twitter.com/YJmmltmDoQ9:49 PM

Denver Nuggets @nuggets
KCP showin’ love to Nuggets Nation in D.C. pic.twitter.com/VhQyCr8Yam9:49 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW for @MileHighSports:
The Nuggets messed around for a little bit, but a massive third quarter outburst propelled them to a winning game and winning road trip.
On the Nuggets turning things around with Jokić, Murray, and MPJ domination:
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets…9:41 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Postgame Nuggets Head Coach Mike Malone on why the Denver Nuggets defeated the Washington Wizards… “ They Cared” | #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/Uh81mlmNHw9:34 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Coach Malone gave Jamal Murray a lot of credit for being a leader in this Nuggets win. Malone said Murray walked off at halftime and was talking about how the Nuggets were just going through the motions.
This Denver team responded. – 9:29 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Jok did it all tonight 🃏
31 PTS (75 FG%) / 12 REB / 7 AST / 3 STL pic.twitter.com/ucgoPqSgbS9:29 PM

Michael Singer @msinger
Michael Malone praised Jamal Murray for raising his voice tonight and calling out his teammates. Said he got them going when they were just going through the motions. – 9:28 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Wizards lose again, Bulls getting run over by the Sixers. Can Raptors take advantage? – 9:22 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets go 3-2 on an Eastern Conference road trip where they went through their low point of the season. That’s a massive W at this point in the year when you know Denver’s coasting. – 9:20 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Hello here is some Xavier Cooks footage of defense @SydneyKings @nbl @xaviercooks10 | #nba
Washington Wizards | #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/ok30c7loBf9:20 PM

Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Final: Denver 118, Wizards 104 without Beal and Kuzma.
Porzingis: 25p
Avdija: 16p 8r 6a
Goodwin: 12p 4r
Jokic: 31p 12r 7a
Porter: 21p 7r
Nuggets had 15 three’s to Washington’s 4. – 9:19 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards are now 32-41 guaranteeing their 5th straight season not over .500.
This after 5 straight seasons (2013-18) not below .500. – 9:19 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
back at it Friday.
#DCAboveAll | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/LhKMreQ99t9:18 PM

Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Final: Nuggets 118, Wizards 104. Denver finishes the road trip 3-2.
Jokic finishes with 31-12-7-3. MPJ adds 21-7-2-2. Murray scores 17. Brown (14) and Green (11) in double figures off the bench.
Porzingis with 25 for Washington.
Big one against the Bucks on Saturday in Denver. – 9:17 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Wizards 118-104:
-Joker: 31-12-7-3, 12/16 FG, 2/3 3P, 5/5 FT
-Murray: 17-6-8, 2 TOVs, efficient night
-MPJ: 21-7-2-2, 6/9 3P
Nuggets improve to 49-24, Magic Number for 1st seed is down to 6. pic.twitter.com/I0PKnLpVec9:17 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lose to the Nuggets, 118-104. That’s 7 losses in 8 games and 9 of their last 11. The Wizards are 32-41 on the year. – 9:15 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Final: Denver 118, Washington 104
Porziņģis: 25 pts., 3 rebs., 2 assts.
Avdija: 16 pts., 8 rebs., 6 assts.
Jokić: 31 pts., 12 rebs., 7 assts.
3-pointers: Denver 15/32 Washington 4/26
Washington: Lost 9 of last 11 – 9:15 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Quenton Jackson gets another #NBA Washington Wizards bucket. (@_flyguyq) pic.twitter.com/aegDESwd9a9:14 PM

Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Denver’s starters were an A+ in the second half, just dismembered the Wizards. Nice to have a Vlatko sighting as a human victory cigar, but I’d like him back in the rotation please. – 9:14 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Ish Smith, Peyton Watson, Vlatko Cancar and Thomas Bryant in to close this game out alongside Braun. – 9:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
31 PTS
12 REB
7 AST
12-16 FG
Passes Luka for the most 30/10/5 games this season. pic.twitter.com/FLx6bVXEH79:12 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Quenton Jackson, Jay Huff, Jordan Goodwin, Johnny Davis, and Xavier Cooks are now in for the Washington Wizards. #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/eTeu0YfKyB9:11 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Australian forward Xavier Cooks has been placed into the game. It’s his second NBA regular-season appearance. – 9:09 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Denver’s lead is back up to 20 if MPJ completes a three-point play with 3:39 left. Joker with 31-11-7 after a strong stretch. – 9:08 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
MPJ’s first two tonight was a great one. Fantastic. – 9:07 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Jok with the no-look to AG 🤝 pic.twitter.com/BIRQoFu58e9:07 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Johnny Davis Content. 👀 pic.twitter.com/4UcIzFs1rx9:06 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Poetry in motion. Daniel Gafford to Monte Morris. (@BigGameTae x @Dan_G33) 🚨x🔒 pic.twitter.com/efQKQmtAOp9:06 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
young fellas still runnin’
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/2Kx24NeAsx9:05 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Aaron Gordon with two threes in this game is a big, big deal. – 9:04 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Deni Avdija getting the defensive matchup against fellow Serbian Nikola Jokic in the fourth quarter and holding up fairly well – 9:04 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jeff Green has zero rebounds in his last 52 minutes.
(3 games) – 9:02 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
These soul-sucking starts to the 4th quarter are so 2018 Nuggets and I want to be done with them now. – 9:02 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets lead is down to 10 with seven minutes to play. Nuggets take a timeout after Washington scored njne straight. – 8:59 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Johnny Davis gets the bucket to cut the Nugget’s lead to 10. The Nuggets Call a timeout. 6:58 left in Q4, 100-90. #DCAboveAll8:59 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards immediately go on a 9-0 run 😂 – 8:58 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
What is the point of putting Kristaps Porzingis back in the game with 8:33 left down 100-81 on the second night of a back-to-back? – 8:54 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Delon Wright (@delonwright) bucket. pic.twitter.com/6isxbk4tbT8:49 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
final frame.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/OVLnZqdkz08:48 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
Paul Reed really just needed like 2 games to “develop” into an upgrade over DeAndre Jordan and Montrezl Harrell the last couple seasons. Who was so hell bent against this Paul Reed Victory Tour the first 54 games? – 8:46 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
The Wizards trail the Nuggets to end the third quarter.
#DCAboveAll 73
#MileHighBasketBall 94
Denver used a big third quarter to extend their lead.
Kristaps Porzinigs leads the team with 21 points.
Deni Avdija has 16 on (7/8). – 8:46 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
A 39-16 third quarter that was ELITE on both ends for the Denver Nuggets – 8:46 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
So that was a 39-16 quarter for the Nuggets. Denver up 21 to start the fourth. Jokic up to 27-8-4-3. MPJ with 18 and 5. Jeff Green with 11 points off the bench on six shots. Porzingis with 21 for Washington. – 8:45 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards led by two points at halftime. They now trail by 21 points after the third quarter.
The Nuggets just outscored them 39-16 in the third. – 8:44 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Big time quarter for the Nuggets. 39-16. Fantastic. – 8:44 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
The #Nuggets are OK. That was a 39-16 quarter. Pitchforks, down. – 8:44 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards managed only 16 points in the third quarter. Entering the fourth quarter, Denver leads Washington 94-73. Nikola Jokic has 27 points, eight rebounds and four assists. – 8:44 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Great move from Michael Malone to ride pretty much this entire quarter out with Denver’s starters. Nuggets have built a 15-point lead, and it’s because Murray-KCP/Brown-MPJ-Gordon-Jokic turned it up a level. – 8:42 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Malone stuck with Murray, Porter, Jokic for 11 minutes to open the half and the Nuggets have opened a 16 point lead. – 8:41 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
YEAH MIKE
6 deep buckets 🎯 pic.twitter.com/xvPdI3itwe8:39 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The 3-point shooting differential has been a major reason for the Wizards’ recent woes.
So far tonight: Wizards 3-17 3PT, Nuggets 13-26 3PT
10 more threes for Denver – 8:38 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
As two other basketball coaches lash out at UM, Canes hoops get the last laugh. And Canes football, basketball nuggets: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col…8:38 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Porter’s up to 18 points on 6-8 shooting from 3. He’s shooting 48% from 3 in March on seven attempts/game from distance. As close to automatic as you can get in this league. – 8:37 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Michael Porter Jr 6/8 from 3 in Washington and we’re in the third quarter. – 8:36 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
MPJ’s up to six 3s, and the Nuggets have a 13-point lead with 3:44 left in the third. Nuggets winning the third 27-12 so far. – 8:36 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Good lord Michael Porter Jr. is a bucket – 8:35 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
I like that new Jokic euro-stomp shot fake. He’s gone to it a handful of times lately and it’s worked every time. – 8:33 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I don’t think there’s a player in the NBA that has a harder time against Nikola Jokić than Daniel Gafford. – 8:33 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
MONTE MORRIS TO DANIEL GAFFORD ALLEY OOP! 🔒🚨 pic.twitter.com/8FaNHanEbG8:31 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Credit to the Washington Wizards, they are competing. Undermanned – 8:30 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray hurt his right thumb just now. Looks like it’s bothering him some. He’s staying in. – 8:28 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
🚨#Wholesome Washington Wizards content! 🚨
The GOAT @TheLaurenGunn mentioned when Kristaps Porzingis was traded to DC, all their fans should follow me. I was moved 🥹. KP SUPERFAN @TheRealAlexis has supported me since, so I hand-delivered her my KP ALL-STAR BUTTON as a thank u! pic.twitter.com/EZBQurHIIv8:27 PM

Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nice stretch from MPJ – steal and assist to KCP for a dunk before he hits his fourth 3. Nuggets up 5 after an 11-4 run to start the third. – 8:24 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Three-pointers from each of Murray, Joker, and MPJ to get the second half started. That’s the ticket. – 8:24 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
An eight man rotation that includes a rookie centre, a two-way contract PG and a wing who was waived by Washington less than a month ago is gonna have to play pretty special to have a chance.
Raptors ain’t special right now, own a dozen – 8:13 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
up two, after two.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/hY5RcrDdwb8:13 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Wizards committed just one turnover that half. The Nuggets were in shell defense most of the time, extremely conservative. Every time they tried to get physical, they just committed fouls.
A certain level of incompetency there. – 8:10 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Wizards 57-55:
-Joker: 16-7-3, 7/9 FG, got doubled a lot
-Murray: 9-4-3, 2 turnovers on travels w/bench
-MPJ: 9 points on 10 shots, 3/4 3P tho
Pretty disappointing half from Aaron Gordon. Was the mark on defense in 2Q. pic.twitter.com/VycMhEBD4z8:08 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Great timing and instincts on display here as Deni Avdija finds Daniel Gafford with a lob over The Joker. pic.twitter.com/4wuJaO283r8:07 PM

Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Wizards lead 57-55 at the break. Porzingis scored 15 points on nine shots in 10 minutes. Deni Avdija adds 14 points on seven shots. Jokic leads the Nuggets with 16-7-3. – 8:07 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
talk about high altitude 💪
#DCAboveAll | @Daniel Gafford pic.twitter.com/kWwOITEs0J8:06 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Deni Avdija first half vs. Nuggets
14 points
6-7 shooting
6 rebounds
4 assists
16 minutes – 8:06 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Halftime: Wizards 57, Nuggets 55
Avdija: 14 pts., 6 rebs., 4 assts.
Porziņģis: 15 pts., 1 asst.
Jokic: 16 pts., 7 rebs., 3 assts.
FG%: Wizards 50%, Nuggets, 43%
Turnovers: Wizards 1, Nuggets 5 – 8:06 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
At halftime, the Wizards are leading the Nuggets 57-55
Porzingis: 15p
Avdija: 14p 6r 4a
Jokic has 16p – 8:06 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets’ starters weren’t good enough that half. If they don’t cruise, Denver’s probably in for a close game. – 8:05 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Deni Avdija with a heck of a first half: 14 pts (6-7 FG), 6 reb, 4 ast.
Wizards lead the very good Nuggets 57-55 at halftime. – 8:05 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Deni Avdija is close to being on pace for a triple-double. With 1:37 remaining in the second quarter, he has 12 points, six rebounds and four assists. – 8:02 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Deni Avdija with back-to-back-to-back baskets in a one minute span in the second quarter.
The dunk on the last one blowing by Aaron Gordon was nice, but the first one clearing Gordon out of the way on a strong drive was my favorite. – 8:01 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
As I said on Washington Wizards Radio today, Johnny Davis confidence is the main reason he has turned the corner. Nice Aggressive baseline drive to get to the line for 2. #DCAboveAll | #RadioParty
@BryanAlbinLife @davejsports pic.twitter.com/4FvfOKv3G88:00 PM

Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets playing like the game ended when Porzingis headed to the bench with his third foul. Wizards take a five-point lead with 4+ minutes left in the second. – 7:56 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
MPJ is 0-of-6 on twos in the second quarter. – 7:55 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Multiple times Michael Malone has called TO and just shook his head in astonishment.
Wizards up 47-42 after another turnover and runout. – 7:55 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Corey Kispert with a smooth stepback 3. We know he can shoot off the catch. This may be a glimpse into his future creating more off the dribble. pic.twitter.com/eTpTXZiXw87:54 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Johnny Davis has a new submission for the best play of his rookie season. Bench loved it. pic.twitter.com/IcaMZvvwb87:50 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Keys for the Nuggets bench, every game:
– Don’t foul
– Rebound
– Run and get easy offense
That was a potentially disastrous second unit stint that ended fine. – 7:50 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
.@JohnnyDavis WITH THE #SCTOP10 PLAY! UP AND UNDER REVERSE LAY-UP! GREAT PLAY FROM THE ROOK! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/WnNqtrecnD7:49 PM

Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Barton’s definitely been active so far. This is his first start since last April, when he was still with Denver. – 7:45 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
the cross and the finish?
that’s tufffff 👀 pic.twitter.com/r8bAirX6lV7:43 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Ahh, this time the real @SydneyKings tweeted me! Cheers Mate! We will take care of the @NBL LEGEND Xavier Cooks. I send love from Washington D.C. @xaviercooks10 cam, he is all smiles! 🇦🇺🤍 pic.twitter.com/u8GuAUZwRY7:41 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
just a bucket away through 12.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/hIcc58jTwa7:39 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Kristaps Porziņģis just picked up his third foul with 11:26 remaining in the second quarter. Porziņģis has a team-high 15 points and has been subbed out for Daniel Gafford. – 7:38 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets lead 31-29 after one. Murray and Jokic lead the Nuggets with 9 points. Denver closed the quarter with Murray/Brown/Braun/Green/Nnaji. – 7:36 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards made 13 of their 23 field-goal attempts during the first quarter but trail Denver 31-29. – 7:35 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
The Washington Wizards trail the Denver Nuggets after one-quarter of play.
#DCAboveAll 29
#MileHighBasketBall 31
Kristaps Porzingis leads all scorers with 13. Deni Avdija and Jordan Goodwin each have 6. – 7:35 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
First quarter in the books pic.twitter.com/9PpXPR1U1Z7:35 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Nuggets lead the Wizards 31-29 at the end of the 1st. Porzingis leads all scorers with 13 points. – 7:34 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Vlatko Cancar remains glued to the Nuggets’ bench. Probably safe to assume by now that he won’t be in the playoff rotation. – 7:34 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Wow, a tear-jerker here in DC. A Mother was answering questions about Washington Wizards.
She got 2/2 correct.
The last question was about her son, who was deployed for a year and returned. He ran to her for a long embrace. #NBA 🤍| Washington Wizards with a special moment. pic.twitter.com/al0b2Z0d7w7:33 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards’ current lineup: Jordan Goodwin, Delon Wright, Johnny Davis, Corey Kispert, Taj Gibson – 7:32 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
That was some pretty two-man game between Nikola Jokic and Christian Braun, leading to a Jokic layup. Nuggets up 29-23 with a couple of minutes left in the first. Jokic with 9. Jamal Murray with seven points.
Kristaps Porzingis getting whatever he wants off switches w/ 13 pts. – 7:31 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
download the @ChickfilA app to cash in on your luck 📲 – 7:30 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Love the delivery on that pass from Christian Braun. Rhythm and timing is great too, but the accuracy of the pass to Joker makes it easier for Joker to get the ball up on the move. – 7:29 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
That was a great read and pass from Christian Braun. Quick decisions, great find to Jokic for the dunk.*
*layup – 7:29 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Ish Smith gets a tribute video from the Wizards in his return to D.C. This is the second time in his career that has happened. – 7:23 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Can’t give him that much room pic.twitter.com/fP4RXRCKvw7:23 PM

Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Ish Smith and KCP appreciation video during the first quarter vs. Denver. It feels like last season was five years ago – 7:22 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards are airing a tribute video to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith. – 7:22 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Jordan Goodwin looks to be the first guard off the bench for Washington tonight. – 7:21 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kristaps Porzingis has 11 of the Wizards’ first 14 pts against the Nuggets on 5-5 FG, all in 5 minutes. – 7:20 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
AG got a great steal and then punted the ball out of bounds. Had Joker down the middle of the floor in transition. – 7:18 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Kristaps Porzingis is absolutely automatic right now. – 7:16 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Coach Mike Malone alluded pregame that games like this are the hardest to win in the #NBA. (ie, No Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma for the Washington Wizards). – 7:15 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright folks, Game 73 for the Nuggets.
Let’s basketball. – 7:11 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Quenton Jackson (@_flyguyq) life of @nbagleague 2-Way Athlete, dropped 30 last night, playing for the Washington Wizards now, and is still on FIRE FROM 3PT (2/2) here and made (6/6) last night. I gave him #NBA comps on WIZARDS #RADIOPARTY today. #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/uTansxgGZ37:03 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Legend of the @NBL x #NBA Xavier Cooks (@xaviercooks10) makes a DUNK after a casual conversation with @DrewGooden in warm ups.
Washington Wizards | #DCABOVEALL pic.twitter.com/imDBn99BoX6:52 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Brought the Big 3 theme to Washington D.C. Come take a tour with me pic.twitter.com/SuCNt84lnj6:46 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Serbian Heritage Night in Washington D.C. ahead of Nuggets vs Wizards pic.twitter.com/UhuW4qXMdp6:45 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
time to run 🏀
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/9QoksqRGq26:45 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
First 5️⃣ on the floor.
🔷 @BigGameTae
🔷 @Corey Kispert
🔷 Deni Avdija
🔷 @Kristaps Porzingis
🔷 @Daniel Gafford
#DCAboveAll | @MedStarHealth pic.twitter.com/GxkMCuZPKh6:38 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Pregame
• I asked Coach Wes Unseld Jr about his former player Nikola Jokić and it wasn’t basket related.
• I asked Coach Wes Unseld Jr about the development of 2-Way Washington Wizard Quenton Jackson. (last two games)
25-point triple-double & 30 off-the-bench. #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/bVmDAJQT8e6:33 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Pregame Coach Wes Unseld Jr on finding Johnny Davis minutes. pic.twitter.com/qdvGsct5OH6:32 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Coach Wes Unseld Jr on Xavier Cooks acclimation to the Washington Wizards. pic.twitter.com/gB9ZiKj1RF6:31 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
🧵Pregame Wizards Thread🧵
Coach Wes Unseld Jr on the Washington Wizards’ pursuit to the #NBA play-in, 10th spot for the playoffs.” #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/kZPz0Cp8G16:31 PM

Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Nuggets on the East coast so we’re pregaming during business hours. Come join.
✅ The last “small” game
✅ Best non-Nuggets playoff matchups
youtube.com/live/N28H_ZW_7…6:30 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Starting 🖐
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/VsV7wgZaCZ6:30 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Going live for the Nuggets-Wizards Pregame Lounge
– Game Notes
– Low-stakes
– Non-Nuggets playoff matchups we want
– Best @DKSportsbook bets
youtube.com/watch?v=N28H_Z…6:29 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
“We didn’t get him for the regular season.”
Coach on KCP 🎙 pic.twitter.com/gcNEbBEeZr6:23 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
It’s Canada Basketball night at SBA, as Ben Mathurin & Andrew Nembhard make their Toronto debuts. Might as well be Canada Basketball week, with Jamal Murray, Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort, Alexander-Walker & now Mathurin/Nembhard/Brissett all coming through. Cory Joseph’s here Friday. – 6:04 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Is there more to tap into with Michael Porter Jr.? It’s something I hope we see in the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/t1VwWoELcr5:43 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
If I’m predicting Denver’s rotation in the playoffs, it likely features Bruce and Vlatko or Jeff playing with Jokić, then Murray and AG playing with Bruce and CB in non-Jokić minutes. To me, that’s fine. There will be times when it’s actually good. – 5:41 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
There’s a narrative going around that the Jamal Murray bench lineups have been a disaster, but I don’t think that’s the case. They’ve been bad with another point guard.
Murray + defensive wings off the bench has been average to good. Add in Aaron Gordon and it’s +4.2 Net Rating. – 5:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
On the season, Nuggets lineups featuring Jamal Murray that have NOT featured another PG (Bones, Reggie, Ish):
With Nikola Jokić
2,633 possessions
+13.2 Net Rating
124.8 O Rating
111.6 D Rating
Without Nikola Jokić
470 possessions
+0.8 Net Rating
112.8 O Rating
111.9 D Rating – 5:38 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Washington Wizards’ starters tonight against the Denver Nuggets, with Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma out:
PG: Monté Morris
SG: Corey Kispert
SF: Deni Avdija
PF: Kristaps Porziņģis
C: Daniel Gafford – 5:26 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Cool #NBA moment for me with Denver Nuggets PG @IshSmith; Ish said he recognized me from the Washington Wizards Zoom press conferences. Great guy. I appreciated that more than he’ll ever know. #MileHighBasketball | pic.twitter.com/wqqSXAKlG95:17 PM

Denver Nuggets @nuggets
We’re on the way 🚌
#ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/IXvb3oHZcc5:11 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Johnny Davis, Xavier Cooks, Jay Huff, and Deni Avdija are in intense film sessions with their Coaches. pic.twitter.com/CWmUMO3y325:08 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
No Bradley Beal or Kyle Kuzma tonight for the Wizards against the Nuggets – 5:02 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
We have Bucks-Nuggets coming on Saturday and then 76ers-Nuggets on Monday. There should be a leaguewide moratorium on MVP discussions until then. – 4:54 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Join us for Polish Heritage Night on Friday as we take on the San Antonio Spurs 🇵🇱
📰 → https://t.co/5aULUUajPy
🎟 → https://t.co/HjRwW06sH1
#DCAboveAll | @Marcin Gortat pic.twitter.com/tZ1EqzEIcM4:33 PM

Michael Singer @msinger
Update: Wizards say no Bradley Beal or Kyle Kuzma for tonight’s game. – 4:30 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Spring has arrived ☀️
#WallpaperWednesdays pic.twitter.com/wLMHogX1fZ4:30 PM

Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Wizards say Bradley Beal (left knee soreness) is out for tonight’s game against Denver. – 4:15 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Bradley Beal will not play against Denver tonight because of left knee soreness, the Wizards announced. – 4:15 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Bradley Beal (left knee soreness) is questionable tonight vs. Nuggets. Wizards are on a back-to-back and Beal played 31 minutes last night in Orlando. – 4:04 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
On my way to Capital One Arena to cover the “Wes Unseld Jr Bowl” Washington Wizards v Denver Nuggets
#DCAboveAll | #MileHighBasketball | #NBA4:00 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
tonight’s key matchup 🔑
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/ARPOjRgUgV3:37 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers are 4-2 with Kawhi Leonard in, Paul George out this season.
Those 6 games, and Kawhi’s workload:
– W vs UTA (8 points on 11 shots)
– W vs WAS (31, 26 FGA)
– L vs ATL (29, 23 FGA)
– W vs DAL (33, 12 FGA)
– L vs DEN (24, 20 FGA)
– W vs HOU (30, 24 FGA) – 3:14 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Drop those final scores ⬇️
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/8ZrkX0XYhI3:02 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Phoenix is at 0.532 across 11 games, though that includes two games against the Nuggets. Wouldn’t be surprised if Denver rests that 2nd game entirely.
If Phoenix goes 6-5, they get to 44-38.
Golden State would have to go 7-2 to pass them, which seems unlikely. – 3:01 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The top of the West is beginning to stabilize in terms of seeding.
1. Denver – 24 losses
2. Memphis – 27
3. Sacramento – 29
4. Phoenix – 33
Seeds 5 thru 12 all have between 35 and 37 losses. That’s obviously a complete nightmare to figure out.
I do think 1 thru 4 are settling. – 2:54 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1967, the @sixers Wilt Chamberlain had 37 points, 27 rebounds, and 11 assists in a win over the Royals.
He’s one of three players to tally at least 30p/20r/10a in a playoff game:
— Chamberlain
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
— Nikola Jokic
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes…2:51 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
completing the back-to-back at the crib 🏠
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne
nba.com/wizards/news/p…2:30 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bradley Beal is now questionable with left knee soreness, the Wizards say. That’s with Kyle Kuzma already out vs. the Nuggets. – 2:18 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Kyle Kuzma (right ankle sprain) is OUT for tonight’s matchup in Denver and Bradley Beal is questionable with left knee soreness, per the Wizards’ injury report. – 2:16 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Praying for the staff members at Denver East High School
Praying for deans across the state
Praying for our youth 😞😞 – 1:47 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets play basketball today.
The Wizards are on a B2B after traveling from Orlando. They lost last night and will likely be motivated to fix that.
If Denver wins, they win their road trip with a 3-2 record. – 1:35 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Feel people would be less worked up about NBA MVP if Embiid won last year. And he probably should have considering Nuggets finished 6th in West.
It’s not that Jokic isn’t deserving, more about him going up 3-0 on Embiid. Some players made their opinions clear at All-Star Game – 1:33 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Included in this MVP piece…
* A refresh on Jokic-Embiid-Giannis numbers (notables section)
* Highlight what others are saying (Malone, Donovan, Draymond, Carlisle, B. Lopez, Middleton perspective)
* Set the stage for the home stretch (head-2-head!)
theathletic.com/4334796/2023/0…1:25 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
From Wizards Postgame Live: what NBA scouts are saying about new Wizards forward Xavier Cooks. pic.twitter.com/mVEJBTB5d01:03 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kyle Kuzma remains out tonight, the Wizards say. – 1:01 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Injury report for tonight’s matchup at home vs. the Nuggets.
#DCAboveAll | @ChasenBoscolo pic.twitter.com/sUVC4wLr1T1:00 PM

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