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(^) CALL HIM THE JOKER
Credit 7-footer Nikola Jokic for dribbling
Denver’s pro basketball team into the
NBA playoffs for the first time in five
years. The Serbian center led the team
in scoring and triple-doubles, which are
double-digit games in points, rebounds,
and assists. He even dribbles, unusual for
such a big man. The nickname is both
alliterative and apt: He’s kind of wacky.
(^) DRESS THE PART
No team jersey? Wrap yourself in the
Nuggets’ colors: navy blue, powder
blue, gold, and white. Bonus points
for wearing the retro “rainbow” jersey,
revived this year on the court, which
quickly sold out in the fan shop.
(^) NOTICE THE SUBSTITUTIONS
Many consider Michael Malone a shoo-
in for Coach of the Year for turning
things around in Denver, especially after
early-season injuries to Will Barton,
Gary Harris, and Paul Millsap. But Monté
Morris, Malik Beasley, Mason Plumlee,
Torrey Craig, Isaiah Thomas, Trey Lyles,
and Juancho Hernangómez all contrib-
uted off the bench and may rotate in
and out for postseason minutes.
SAVE YOUR ENERGY FOR
THE FOURTH QUARTER
As games wear on in the Pepsi Center,
the Nuggets can thank their fans for
inspiration and credit the altitude for
dousing opponents in perspiration. But
perhaps their most transformational
victory came on the road Jan. 28, when
they overcame a 25-point third-quarter
deficit to shock Memphis 95-92. You
can’t count them out.
(^) TAKE YOUR CHANCE ON
A LAST-MINUTE TICKET
Three April home games include the
regular-season finale, April 10 against
Minnesota, and then it’s on to the play-
offs. Last-minute tickets for any game
that hasn’t sold out can often be had
at a no-fee deep discount by signing
up for alerts from NuggetsPass.com.
Offers this season ranged from $15 for
300-level tickets to $60 for a seat to
watch the Golden State Warriors.
The NBA playoffs start April 13. Visit
Nuggets.com for the schedule.
Jumping on
the Nuggets’
bandwagon
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