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Denver’s Frontcourt Gives Them a Huge Advantage Over Portland
Denver's win in Game 2 was ignited by their frontcourt dominance, which is proving to be a huge advantage for them over Portland
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After a disappointing loss at home in Game 1, Denver bounced back with an impressive victory in Game 2. Nikola Jokic had 38 points, which was critical in countering Damian Lillard’s hot night from deep, who drained nine threes and dropped 42 points. This series has been all about the Joker and Dame Time thus far with both All-Stars showing their worth through the first two games. Lillard was again directly involved in over 50% of the team’s scoring, but it was the front-court of Denver that proved to be the difference maker in their second meeting and could give them a huge advantage for what’s now a five-game series.
DENVER’S FRONT-COURT GIVES THEM A HUGE ADVANTAGE OVER PORTLAND
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The combined points for any Blazers Forward or Center (Jusuf Nurkic, Robert Covington, Norman Powell, Carmelo Anthony, Enes Kanter) with at least six minutes of game time was 34. Jokic himself had 38 during Denver’s Game 2 win. Additionally, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr., and Paul Millsap were all in double figures as their front-court starters accounted for over 50% of the team’s total points, and shot over 50% from the field as well.
Denver’s big men had no problem getting buckets, and was able to get Nurkic fouled out with 10 minutes left. Denver’s front-court is their clear advantage over Portland that proved to be the difference in Game 2 and could be the catalyst for their series victory.
38 points on 15-20 shooting for 🃏
Nikola Jokic, @nuggets tie the series at 1-1.. Game 3 is Thursday at 10:30pm/et on NBA TV. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/zWFbDsL8qc
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