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00:00Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
00:17We're the land of the free and the home of the brave
00:35And to get us on the way, that was Skylar Cole singing the Star-Spangled Banner.
00:47So, we're the land of the free and the brave.
00:54To be continued...
00:59To be continued...
01:05To be continued...
01:12Welcome to 2K Sports, everyone.
01:25We have some exciting NBA action coming up.
01:28Hi, folks. This is Brian Anderson.
01:30I'm with Grant Hill and Brent Berry.
01:32Our reporter tonight, Allie LaForce.
01:34And the starting lineup for the Nets.
01:37We've got Mikael Bridges.
01:38Dennis Schroeder is out there with Cameron Thomas.
01:40Then there's Dorian Finney-Smith.
01:42And it's Claxton in at the 5 spot.
01:45And for the Nuggets.
01:46Manning the backcourt, it's Murray and KCP.
01:49And the forward spot, Porter Jr. and Gordon.
01:51And it's Jokic in at the pivot spot.
01:53Manning the middle.
01:54Pretty interesting backcourt matchup here, Grant.
01:57With a lot of star power at the guard positions on both sides.
02:00And you know, traditionally, B.A., when big guys match up, it's all about the power.
02:05But this contest is about finesse.
02:07Who can outplay and outsmart the competition?
02:22So the Nuggets with the tip.
02:26Now here's Murray.
02:28Jokic with a screen on Schroeder.
02:31With the 10-footer.
02:32Murray, no good.
02:33And here's Bridges.
02:36He'll bring it up for Brooklyn.
02:40There's a screen.
02:42Here's Thomas.
02:45Porter pulls it in.
02:46And that's just enough defensive pressure on him to throw off that shot.
02:49I bet he gets a good look at it next time and hits it.
02:53Pass to Caldwell Pope.
02:54And here's Murray.
02:59Outside for Porter.
03:00The three.
03:01Count it.
03:02One for one to start the game.
03:04You really want to step up and try to make Porter make a move right there.
03:08The three ball looked easy.
03:09And what's unique about Michael Porter Jr., it's almost impossible to block his jumper.
03:15Yeah, it's 6'10", Grant.
03:16He's got that high release point.
03:18How are you going to close out and do anything to disrupt this guy in his shooting window?
03:23Nearly impossible.
03:25What an elite offensive shooter.
03:26Three on the clock.
03:28There's the three.
03:31Thomas misses.
03:32And even though he couldn't send the shot back at him, he certainly altered him.
03:36Yeah, that's the kind of energy that you want to see on every possession throughout the game.
03:41Now here's Murray.
03:43There's the screen.
03:44Releases.
03:46Flaxen with a rebound.
03:48And we're about a minute and a half into the first quarter.
03:51Pass to Schroeder.
03:56Now Claxton.
04:00To the paint.
04:01Here's Bridges.
04:03Great D that time for Porter.
04:05That's how to protect the rim without fouling.
04:08Force him into an awkward release and a bit of an adjustment on the layup.
04:13Murray's shot is good.
04:14Well, Apollo's score and good recognition is Jamal Murray understood the timing that he needed to catch and fire.
04:23Schroeder passes to Claxton.
04:24And he got the whistle on the way up.
04:27So he'll be headed to the line for a pair.
04:30The defense there doing whatever they can to protect the rim.
04:34And Grant, the Nuggets are in uncharted territory this year.
04:37They are the defending champs.
04:39Yeah, B.A.
04:40I mean, they'll have a target on their back all season.
04:43They retain most of their talent and core.
04:46And with Jokic leading the way, they remain favorites to repeat.
04:49And the first one at the line is good.
05:16That's also good.
05:17So he hits both free throws.
05:18And Denver has possession.
05:24Here's Murray.
05:26And so far in this one, two for four.
05:28Leading the defense with a tenacious will to score.
05:32Murray giving you that effort.
05:38Schroeder against Murray.
05:43And just under two and a half minutes elapsed here in the first.
05:45He gets a lot of points right there at the rim.
05:48But the defense determined not to give up the easy deuce there.
05:52Jokic, the screen.
05:55Murray finds Jokic.
05:57Porter with it.
06:01Murray with it.
06:03He's got five.
06:06Here's Jokic.
06:07The Nuggets need to get one up.
06:09And the three off target.
06:11Defense dodged a bullet that time.
06:13It's a total breakdown.
06:15Pass to Schroeder.
06:16Oh, there's the alley.
06:22A heavy play there from Schroeder zipping the pass to the teammate who had the cleanest look on the possession.
06:29And so it's Murray who brings up the ball for the Denver Nuggets.
06:33Four-point game.
06:35Gordon with a screen on Schroeder.
06:37Murray for three.
06:38Nails it from beyond the arc.
06:40Murray's got eight points.
06:42Easy look when the defender isn't fighting over the screen.
06:45The coach over there just asking for one simple thing.
06:48And that's some effort.
06:49Got burned on that one.
06:51Now here's Schroeder.
06:53No made baskets yet.
06:54Outside.
06:55Caldwell-Poke.
06:58Pass to Murray.
06:59Back to Caldwell-Poke.
07:06And here's Porter.
07:08He's guarded by Bridges.
07:09Porter gets the bucket.
07:11And never lacking for confidence as Porter is not going to let a little bit of contact hold him up.
07:20Here's Schroeder.
07:28Pass to Bridges.
07:29Up and over Porter.
07:33And no good.
07:34Trying to use the glass.
07:36Denver's gone three of four on threes here in this first quarter.
07:44Here's Gordon.
07:45Now here's Jokic.
07:46He's guarded by Bridges.
07:48Outside Murray.
07:49Jacks up a three.
07:50Claxton with a rebound.
07:52He is just so deadly from out there.
07:54You expect that to fall.
07:59Murray against Schroeder.
08:04Here's Thomas.
08:05Down low.
08:06Here's Claxton.
08:07And he dumps it.
08:09What a pass to set him up.
08:10Can't talk enough about the subtleties in that setup right there.
08:14The assist.
08:15Really the key to that entire super.
08:17Time out.
08:17Time out.
08:17Now a time out called by Denver.
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08:30Now a time out called by Denver.
08:32This is the crazy interior tower!
10:32Pass to Strother.
10:34Up top, Jackson.
10:37Just five on the clock.
10:39Here's Watson.
10:42Here's Jokic.
10:43Damn, that one's good.
10:45Now, what a great option he gives them on every possession.
10:48There's 39 seconds left to play in the first quarter.
10:56Simmons against Jackson.
11:00Outside, Johnson.
11:02Fires from deep.
11:03Sinks the tray.
11:04Johnson brings such a different element with that quick trigger.
11:09Not all guys have that.
11:13Jackson outside.
11:14Just five to shoot.
11:27Right wing.
11:30Here's Jokic.
11:31That basket is good.
11:33Off the assist from Jackson.
11:35And Jokic using the old school mid-range.
11:37Jamal Murray.
11:41He's been the guy making things happen for Denver.
11:44Eight points in the quarter.
11:46Showing how effective he can be.
11:48And more NBA action on 2K Sports.
11:51Coming your way right after this.
12:23If you're just joining us.
12:30We played through one quarter in this one.
12:32All right, guys.
12:33Let's get your take on the scoring breakdown for the Nuggets.
12:36Yeah, their early focus on outside scoring has paid off.
12:40They're finding plenty of points from three-point land.
12:43So much good energy and flow tonight.
12:45And that has really come out of great ball movement.
12:48Guys have been open.
12:49And as soon as they are, they get the ball.
12:53And here's Walker.
12:57Still no points.
12:58On the court right now.
12:59Second quarter for the Nets.
13:01Walker the off guard.
13:02And Bridges the small forward.
13:04Johnson is out there with Trendon Watford.
13:06And it's Simmons in at the one spot.
13:09Now here's Simmons.
13:10Screen by Bridges.
13:11Four on the clock.
13:12Simmons finds Bridges.
13:14And it's Bridges with the jam.
13:17Great play to set up Bridges, allowing him to roll into that opening.
13:24Simmons against Jackson.
13:26Pass to Jokic.
13:27Here's Brown.
13:29The three ball.
13:29Rebounded by Johnson.
13:35And keeping us updated from the sideline, Allie LaForce.
13:38Brian, the last five MVP awards have gone to foreign players.
13:42Nicole and Jokic told me, I think we're showing that there's a lot more talent in the world.
13:46It's not just USA.
13:48And I think that's the beauty.
13:50We're giving all the kids a chance and an opportunity to see that they can make it.
13:54Yeah.
13:54I love that story.
13:56Outstanding.
13:56Thanks, Allie.
13:58Now here's Jackson.
13:59Here's Strother.
14:01Yes.
14:01And a nice assist from Jackson.
14:04Strother's gotten himself on the board with a three there.
14:07Well, Brent, if you could pick one current player to coach your team, who would it be?
14:10B.A., it's a really, really difficult question.
14:13But given the success of this player, what he's done on the floor,
14:18and what he continues to show himself to be off the floor,
14:21I've got to pick Steph Curry.
14:22And the inspiration that he has just provided,
14:26not only the Bay Area, the Golden State Warriors,
14:28but revolutionizing the game and the way it's played,
14:32he has given everybody the thought of the possibility of that kind of perfection as a shooter.
14:38And that's something that I've always taken a lot of pride in as a player.
14:42Steph's my guy.
14:43Jackson outside.
14:45Pass to Jokic.
14:50Back to Jackson.
14:51Crafty move.
14:55Rebounded by the Nets.
14:57Well, he finds some space in that in-between gap there.
15:00Too bad he can't release that one on target.
15:03From Keith Johnson.
15:05And again, Brooklyn with the triple.
15:08Great jump shooter, really, from any range.
15:10That's Cam Johnson.
15:11Quarter two, and just under two and a half minutes gone by.
15:19Here's Watson.
15:20And the Nuggets hit again from deep.
15:23Oh, you've got to love the back and forth.
15:26Showing real confidence at the heart.
15:28Yeah, both teams finding ways to the three-point line and trying to take advantage from distance.
15:34Johnson for three.
15:36Brown grabs the board.
15:37For Denver, they've gone two of four here in the second quarter.
15:41Jackson for three.
15:43Walker pulls down the board.
15:45And Walker's got the ball here for the Brooklyn Nets.
15:48They trail by seven.
15:50Bridges finds Johnson.
15:51Simmons against Jackson.
15:56From Keith Johnson.
15:57Yes!
15:58And that's Simmons with the assist.
16:00Three points.
16:01Simmons has got four assists now tonight.
16:03Terrific playmaking from Simmons.
16:06Getting the ball into his hands off a wide-open shooter.
16:09Now here's Jackson.
16:11Still without a bucket.
16:15Pass to Watson.
16:19Here's Strother.
16:20It's Jokic.
16:25High post.
16:27It's not going to go for him.
16:30The Nets have gone four for six here in the second.
16:32And Grant last season, Nikola Jokic came close to winning his third straight MVP.
16:38But in the end, he won something more precious.
16:41An NBA title.
16:42And that finals MVP award more meaningful.
16:45Both personally and in terms of his legacy.
16:48Being a winner is what matters in the end.
16:51Walker's shot is off.
16:53Denver has gone two of four for the perimeter in the second so far.
16:58Pass to Strother.
16:59For three.
17:01The Nuggets with another miss.
17:03Brooklyn has gone three of six from deep so far.
17:10Jackson against Simmons.
17:12Johnson a screen on Jackson.
17:16Simmons.
17:17Pass to Johnson.
17:18Here's Watford.
17:19Outside Walker.
17:24Johnson for three.
17:25Watson with the rebound.
17:27Denver's gone five of ten from beyond the three-point line in this game.
17:32And another miss by Denver.
17:34Pretty lax defense there.
17:36He's going to see fewer and fewer chances if he can't bury those kind of jumpers.
17:39Simmons against Jackson.
17:45From deep.
17:46Johnson.
17:47Nikola Jokic grabs the miss.
17:49Denver in the lead.
17:54Jackson surveying the deep.
18:00Pass to Jokic.
18:02Here's Brown.
18:03He's guarded by Bridges.
18:08Jackson against Simmons.
18:09Jokic.
18:11Another miss.
18:13They desperately need a bucket.
18:14The Nets shooting about 41%.
18:16Walker passes to Simmons.
18:23Johnson a screen on Jackson.
18:27Outside Johnson.
18:30Yes.
18:31And that's Simmons with the assist.
18:33Simmons has got five assists tonight.
18:35You can tell Johnson is enjoying himself playing
18:38without overthinking it.
18:43Simmons against Jackson.
18:50Over to the wing.
18:51Here's Brown.
18:52And they come right back with their own three-pointer.
18:56And the Nuggets lead by four.
18:58A really good job by Reggie Jackson just finding the shooter and feeding him.
19:02And the first half comes to a conclusion in a game that's been very close so far.
19:06Nuggets ahead.
19:07Up by four.
19:09And join us right back here after the break for the start of the second half.
19:12And von and, and I see you on the sideline of the first half.
19:13I have a киНОПis.
19:14Go on.
19:15I am one of theĹs.
19:16That's the history of the rough.
19:17A really good job.
19:18And the surprise of the
19:32you then have to do it.
19:33And yes.
19:34Let's right back.
19:35I don' know.
19:36And I've got to go out.
20:38I'm wondering, did he take a low percentage shot?
20:41Everything efficient.
20:42And as we get into this third quarter, as we've seen so far, neither team able to create much separation on the scoreboard.
20:50And the forward spots, Porter Jr. and Gordon manning the backcourt. It's Murray and KCP. And it's Jokic in at the center position. That's the group in the game for the Nuggets. And as it goes out of bounds, Brooklyn able to keep possession.
21:05Nice deflection there. Really trying to disrupt their offensive flow.
21:10Yeah, appreciate the work right now on the defensive end.
21:13Here's Schroeder. No points yet. Pass to Finney-Smith. Four on the clock. The Nets need to get off a shot here. And down it goes. Jam that one home.
21:30Really heads up there. A play where you locate the best open pass and then you get it there for an easy bucket.
21:37To the wing. Right side. Takes the three.
21:44Flax it with a rebound. And this is exactly who you want taking that shot. He just missed it.
21:52To the middle. Finney-Smith. Passes to Thomas.
21:58Schroeder against Murray.
21:59Now here's Schroeder. Defense right on it.
22:07Over Murray.
22:09Schroeder can't get it to go.
22:11Well, maybe not the best shot against that kind of defense, but he still has the ability to knock that kind of shot down.
22:21Outside. Caldwell-Polk.
22:24Pass to Jokic. Fires for three.
22:26Oh, my. Came close to a four-point play.
22:31He'll head to the line for three free throws.
22:34Feel like Jokic could play with a baton out there because he's orchestrated.
22:38We hear that label unicorn thrown out there a bit these days.
22:41But Nikola Jokic, he is truly one of one, Brent.
22:44Yeah, incredible to watch the way that Jokic is able to control the game and pick his spots, B.A., to impact it.
22:51Whether that's by rebounding the ball and playing physical, dishing the ball and making some assists happen.
22:56Or shooting the ball from the three-point line.
22:59What a complete package he is.
23:00Second free throw, no good.
23:21And he nails the third.
23:46Right around a minute and a half played in the third quarter.
23:52All right, let's check in with Ali LaForce.
23:55The Nuggets have some flat-out scorers on their roster, but head coach Mike Malone said,
23:59the way we play is pass is king.
24:02The ball moves around and everybody benefits.
24:04And, Brian, it sure helps when your best player, Nikola Jokic, is setting the tone with his incredible court vision.
24:10No doubt about that, Ali.
24:11Thanks for that.
24:12Denver's gone six for 12 from deep so far in this game.
24:18Murray passes to Jokic.
24:23Out of bounds.
24:24It'll be Brooklyn's ball.
24:25Brooklyn ball.
24:26And we're just about two minutes into the final half of play now.
24:41Murray against Schroeder.
24:43And Contavious Caldwell-Pope picks up the foul.
24:46That's his first foul of the game.
24:48First personal foul.
24:49First team foul.
24:50Outside, Finney-Smith.
25:02Pass to Thomas.
25:03Launches it.
25:04Drops in the three.
25:06Thomas has gotten himself going with a triple.
25:09His first basket of the game.
25:14Murray up top.
25:15Covered by Schroeder.
25:16Murray passes to Jokic.
25:18Here's Caldwell-Pope.
25:19The shot is good on the assist by Jokic.
25:23Retaliation triple from KCP.
25:29Outside Schroeder.
25:31Pass to Thomas.
25:33It's Bridges on the wing.
25:35And out of bounds.
25:36Denver will have it.
25:37And the Nuggets making a change here.
25:40Brown's checked in.
25:41Kicking in the game for your Nuggets.
25:44Number zero.
25:46Is it wrong?
25:52Denver has gone 7 of 13 from downtown so far in this game.
25:58Gordon with a screen on Schroeder.
26:00Pass to Jokic.
26:05Got a piece of it.
26:06Outside Schroeder.
26:14Outside Finney-Smith.
26:18That shot missing.
26:20Good work.
26:20Defensively by Gordon.
26:23Brown passes to Murray.
26:29Pass to Jokic.
26:30And they double up Jokic.
26:34For three.
26:35Gordon.
26:36Claxton with a rebound.
26:38Claxton's got his fourth rebound in this one.
26:41Now here's Schroeder.
26:43It's Thomas on the wing.
26:47Claxton passes to Thomas.
26:54Six on the shot clock.
26:57Lays it up and banks it in.
26:59Thomas has got five points now this quarter.
27:02Just selling the defense on the pump fake.
27:08Murray against Schroeder.
27:11Murray passes to Jokic.
27:13It's good.
27:14And the assist goes to Murray.
27:17Jokic has got eight.
27:18Nice stroke on the quick shot by Jokic.
27:21Not giving the defense any chance to come over and disrupt.
27:25Time called here.
27:26The Nets decide to talk it over now.
27:29par
27:33It's good.
27:34I'm only saying is he going to attack.
27:35It's good.
27:36It's good.
27:37But I'm like you to scream.
27:38Just on the right.
27:39I'll blow the money down.
27:40Josh.
27:40Where are you guys?
27:41Go.
27:42olla.
27:45No.
27:46No.
27:47No.
27:48No.
27:48No.
27:49No.
27:51No.
27:51No.
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27:55No.
27:56No.
28:57Chanchar comes in for Gordon.
28:59Simmons has checked in for Brooklyn.
29:01Johnson comes in for Bridges.
29:331.49 left in the third quarter.
29:37Schroeder, a screen on Caldwell Pope.
29:39Here's Thomas.
29:41Great D that time from Murray.
29:44He creates such a great opportunity right at the rim,
29:47and he just can't get it to go,
29:49even with the defense not really a factor.
29:52There are only two players in the league
29:54who can hit a teammate like that in stride.
29:57Beautiful assist.
30:00Johnson, a screen on Murray.
30:05Schroeder finds Johnson.
30:06To the inside.
30:14Here's Simmons.
30:16Oh, and there's the whistle on the shot.
30:19So two free throws for him coming up.
30:21With a tantalizing combination of size and skill,
30:25Ben Simmons has to be a headache to guard.
30:28All right, guys.
30:28What do you think so far on the offensive approach for Denver?
30:31Their offensive game plan has been simple.
30:34Look to shoot it often from outside the R,
30:37and the results have been outstanding.
30:39And they've also done a great job
30:41of just taking what the defense is giving them.
30:44Teams willing to give up a mid-range,
30:46take them, knock them down.
30:47They've done it.
30:48The first free throw is good for the Nuggets.
30:51Watson, he's checked in for Chon-Chan.
30:53And it's Jackson in for Caldwell Pope.
30:55Sharp, he's checked in for Brooklyn.
30:57Watford comes in for Finney Smith.
31:01So he hits one of two from the strike.
31:11For Denver, they've gotten three of six shots to fall
31:13so far in the third.
31:17Now here's Murray.
31:19Give him eight points now.
31:22Pass to Najee.
31:25They kick it out to Murray.
31:27Pocket six.
31:27Over Simmons.
31:31And it's Denver with another.
31:34That's about all the defense can do.
31:35Murray has the ability still to hit tough shots.
31:41Simmons.
31:42The pass to Sharp.
31:4732 seconds left in the third.
31:49A shot by Johnson.
31:50No good.
31:51For Denver, they've gotten four of seven shots to drop in the third.
31:55Jackson for three.
31:56And Watford pulls it down.
31:58Brooklyn trailing.
31:59Just hold for the last shot.
32:01Don't give them another possession at all.
32:03Hopefully that's what they'll do here.
32:05It's what most teams try to execute at this time in the game.
32:12Here's Thomas.
32:13Defended by Jackson.
32:14Launches a three.
32:19Great work from Reggie.
32:20The coaching staff really loves it when he hustles like that on defense.
32:24And so it's Denver.
32:26Closing out this quarter with a seven-point lead.
32:29Defense is setting the tone.
32:31Back after this.
32:32Thanks for tuning in.
32:34Let's see.
32:54.
32:59.
32:59and now we have a moment to reveal our state farm assist of the game
33:13and the winner today coming from an unlikely position
33:17it's the big fella with the sweetest pass of the day
33:19you know anytime a guy's in the post and the teammates know he's unselfish
33:24great player movement can create an opportunity just like that
33:28the fourth quarter has arrived so good to have you with us
33:43and so jackson jr will bring it up for the nuggets on the floor for brooklyn
33:49bridges and johnson work as the forwards walker out there with ben simmons
33:53and it's watford in at the five
33:56pass to jokic
33:59yes and a nice assist from jackson
34:02jackson's got his fifth assist in this one brooklyn has gotten five of 11 threes to drop so far in this game
34:09simmons against jackson
34:17now here's simmons tight defense on him from deep johnson
34:22denver grabs the miss and he almost made them regret defending him so loosely
34:31simmons against jackson three-pointer
34:34knocks down the triple and now a 12-point nugget lead
34:37he's a confident guy and he's got a solid three-point shot so jackson rises and fires
34:46it's walker on the wing he's covered by holliday
34:51watford gets the bucket any possession that ends with him finishing at the rim is ideal well the nugget
34:58shooting has been good around 52 percent from the field
35:02no catch with a screen on simmons here's jackson it's deflected
35:09walker against holiday and out of bounds denver will have it both teams deciding to change it up
35:16final quarter of play about a minute and a half off the clock
35:32jackson against simmons
35:37it's jackson high post
35:40the shot by naji no good and for the nets they're shooting 41 percent in this game
35:46outside johnson
35:50pass to watford
35:52outside simmons
35:55for three bridges
35:57that one is off
35:59for denver they've gotten half of their attempts to fall in the fourth two for four now
36:05here's naji
36:09jokic in the post it's against watford
36:12and again denver no good brooklyn has gone oh for two from outside here in the fourth quarter
36:22we're in the fourth quarter here just under two and a half minutes gone by
36:25outside
36:27outside johnson
36:31five to shoot
36:33the fader
36:35rebound by the nuggets
36:37jokic has got a rebound number five here tonight pass to jackson
36:39pass to jackson
36:48inside here's brown the three
36:52he buries it from three
36:54and the nuggets lead by 13. and let's face it when you're down this many points you simply can't
37:00let them get that good of a look teachable moment there lapses like this are backbreakers timeout called brooklyn
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38:50Incredible effort.
38:52So show me what you can do out there.
38:53It's a big ask, but we'll see what happens.
38:55Back to you.
38:56Okay.
38:56Thank you, Allie.
38:57Thomas passes to Schroeder.
39:21Back to Thomas.
39:24There's a screen.
39:30Pass to Bridges.
39:31Shot clock at six.
39:32Sends it home from three-point land.
39:35Bridges confident right now, and I like to see him just be quick with those kind of decisions.
39:40He's in the guard.
39:44Murray looking around.
39:47Tried to come right back with a three of his own, but it's no good.
39:50And here's Bridges.
39:51He'll bring it up for the Brooklyn Nets.
39:53It's a ten-point game.
39:54Here's Thomas.
39:59Good on the shot, and that shaves the lead to single digits.
40:02And he gives up some size inside, but makes a great adjustment on the finish.
40:07Yeah, the big man not going to slow him down from getting that deuce.
40:11Now here's Jokic.
40:15Outside, Caldwell-Poke.
40:18The shot is good on the assist by Jokic.
40:21Jokic has got his third assist of the night.
40:24Oh, what a look.
40:25Jokic already joined the list of NBA's greatest passing big net.
40:29No doubt about that.
40:30Here's Thomas.
40:33Bridges outside.
40:34Pass to Finney-Smith.
40:39It's Thomas on the wing.
40:41He's covered by Caldwell-Poke.
40:43The floater.
40:45Porter pulls it in.
40:48Denver has gone three for five from three-point land since the end of the third quarter.
40:55Murray against Schroeder.
40:57Murray passes to Jokic.
40:59Here's Caldwell-Poke.
41:00And another three for Denver.
41:03This is what it's been since halftime.
41:05Remarkable results from downtown.
41:08Pretty infectious right here, guys.
41:10In good spirits and percentages from downtown on the rise in the second half.
41:16Here's Thomas.
41:19Bridges left side.
41:21Pass to Finney-Smith.
41:22Down low.
41:24And he makes no mistake.
41:26Slam dunk.
41:27Barring a miracle comeback, this one is wrapped up.
41:31They were able to control the tempo and flow of the game.
41:34And it will end in a victory for the Nuggets.
41:37And it was dueling three-pointers all night.
41:40A battle they won.
41:41Both teams had the same plan.
41:43Win the game on the perimeter.
41:45So fun to watch.
41:47Man, you have to recognize what a night it was for Nikola Jokic.
41:50Just really loved his activity level here tonight.
41:54Constantly mixed it up.
41:56And he threw himself into a lot of plays.
42:01Murray up top.
42:03And Murray, one of those guys that you can classify as automatic from the free-throw line.
42:08That's his first personal foul.
42:10First team foul.
42:12At the line for your Nuggets, Jamal Murray.
42:16Two shots.
42:32First free throw is good.
42:34And Jamal Murray more and more has come into his own.
42:38As a player capable of shouldering the offensive load.
42:41And being a leader for his team at times.
42:56Good on both.
43:01Now Smith.
43:05Johnson on the wing.
43:0817 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
43:16Smith against Murray.
43:18Shot clock at five.
43:19Watford the pass to Smith.
43:21Back to Watford.
43:22From deep.
43:24That shot.
43:25No good.
43:28So it's the Nuggets winning this one easily.
43:30A clean win.
43:31A clean win.
43:32And one where they clearly showed better energy.
43:35Yes, so true.
43:36They put on a show here at home.
43:38And I really think they had that extra swagger and confidence too.
43:41All right, let's go courtside to Ali LaForce with our player of the game.
43:46Ali, it's all yours.
43:47All right, thank you.
43:49Nikola, this team showed up tonight defensively.
43:52What can you say about the effort on that end of the floor?
43:54I mean, it's a whole collectively.
43:58You know, it's not just all guys, the five guys on the floor.
44:01So it's a coach.
44:03It's a bench.
44:03It's a fan.
44:04So thank you.
44:05Thank you, guys.
44:06Thank you a lot.
44:07Thanks to all.
44:08Thanks to you, Nikola.
44:09Back to you guys.
44:11Thanks, Ali.
44:11Great interview once again.
44:13And that's going to do it tonight, folks, for our broadcast.
44:16So alongside Grant Hill, Ali LaForce, Brent Berry, and our entire 2K crew,
44:22I'm Brian Anderson saying thank you for watching.
44:25And now we present the New Balance player of the game, Nikola Jokic.
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