Idle Nuggets hold light practice, waiting for Celts and Heat to decide NBA Finals foe
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, is hugged by head coach Michael Malone after Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series against the Los Angeles Lakers Monday, May 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ashley Landis]
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets got back to a light practice Friday as they prepare for the franchise’s first appearance in an NBA Finals. Game 1 is still nearly a week away and their opponent has yet to be determined. They’re just looking for ways to stay sharp, with Boston and Miami heading into Game 6 of its Eastern Conference finals series. The rest has certainly been welcome after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference finals. But the rust factor does become a concern for coach Michael Malone.
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Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown reacts after a play during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) misses a layup attempt between Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) and guard Jamal Murray, left, as time expired in the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series Monday, May 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. Denver won 113-111 to win the series. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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