Entries by Mateo Mayorga

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: Turnovers and poor defense caused the Nuggets’ downfall against the Rockets

The undermanned Nuggets got pushed around at home by the Rockets. The latter took 19 extra shots as a result of forcing 18 turnovers plus recovering four more rebounds. And Jalen Green’s jumper was like a cannon with bottomless rounds. The Nuggets were without Nikola Jokić and Aaron Gordon.   “When you’re without your starting […]

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: Nuggets take over in the fourth quarter in Dallas, winning the first game of the miniseries

The Nuggets went down big multiple times but emerged victorious in Aaron Gordon’s return. They shoot poorly from deep, but got what they wanted at the rim. And Nikola Jokić and Russell Westbrook recorded double-doubles.    “We could not make a three tonight,” Malone said after the game. “We only made seven, 22%. But we […]