Nov 16, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 120-104. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
The Denver Nuggets won today despite giving up 114 points to a struggling Phoenix Suns team.
The Denver Nuggets won their 7th game of the year today while being short-handed. Despite losing another big lead, they were able to overcome the adversity and hold onto the win this time.
The Nuggets had 5 different players in double figures today as they put up 120 points on the Phoenix Suns.
There were a couple bright spots from this game.
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Wilson Chandler continues to be one of, if not the most productive player for the Nuggets. Devin Booker may want to learn to never take a shot at a versatile NBA veteran who can catch fire. That’s exactly what happened when Booker elbowed Chandler during one play and got assessed a technical foul. Chandler ended up finishing the game with 25 points on 47% shooting to go along with 3 steals and a 100% free throw shooting percentage.
Kenneth Faried also had a major impact nearly achieving a double-double grabbing 9 boards. Faried also had the highest differential today at 11 tied with Nikola Jokic.
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The Nuggets were also able overcome the Suns best scorers combining for 65 points with Eric Bledsoe pouring in 30 and Booker putting in 35 points. This is still a concern defensively, but it also shows that Denver can score with the best of them. Even though this game should have been a blow-out, it is important to remember that the Nuggets were without some vital pieces of the team.
Gary Harris is still sidelined with a foot injury and Danilo Gallinari sat out with a thigh strain for the 3rd straight game. Denver was also without Barton due to left ankle rehab. One should not expect opposing back-courts to put up these numbers on Denver once Gary Harris returns to the lineup.
While blowing the 20 point lead is a massive concern and there are still many defensive issues, the Denver Nuggets have a lot of things to be happy about in today’s win.
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