Nuggets coach Michael Malone called franchise cornerstones Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray doubtful for Monday’s preseason exhibition game against Phoenix as both work their way back from their respective wrist and hamstring injuries.
With Denver’s final three preseason games all crammed into this week, Malone left open the possibility that he might not play Jokic and Murray anymore in the preseason. While not ruling Murray out prematurely, his point was that he intends to employ a cautious, careful approach throughout the season.
A bigger concern for Malone right now is the team’s defense, or lack of it. Following an 0-2 preseason start that featured abysmal defense in both instances, Malone reinforced the defensive concepts Sunday that the coaches hammered during training camp in San Diego.The Nuggets’ transition defense, and at times, their interior defense, was inexcusable against Chicago. In Malone’s opinion, that was more a function of effort than any schematic breakdowns.
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